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South Sudan

August 10, 2020

Churches call for end to violence in South Sudan

THe World Council of Churches has joined the South Sudan Council of Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches in condemning recent violent killings of innocent people in South Sudan, and called to an end to brutality in the country.
June 7, 2020

Vital UN peace and security work continues amid pandemic challenge

Military chiefs at three UN missions in Africa and the Middle East have shared how they are protecting peacekeepers from COVID-19 while also fulfilling their mandates in rapidly changing environments.
June 1, 2020

Renewal of UN arms embargo on South Sudan welcomed

The United Nations Security Council has renewed the arms embargo on South Sudan for another year.
May 9, 2020

UNICEF welcomes release of 85 children from detention in South Sudan

The children were released as part of efforts to decongest prisons as a prevention measure in the fight against COVID-19, and are being reunited with their parents or legal guardians.
February 27, 2020

Christian Aid welcomes UN push for action to support globally displaced people

Christian Aid has welcomed the new appointment of eight members to the United Nation’s Secretary General’s High Level Panel on Internal Displacement.
February 16, 2020

Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding

The reintegration programme costs $2,000 per child, providing a dedicated social worker, family tracing and reunification, education, and other vital services to help children rebuild their lives.
September 20, 2019

African religious leaders express new concerns over South Sudan peace

African religious leaders have warned that the failure to implement the latest peace agreement could push the young nation back into war.
July 26, 2019

Children released from armed groups in South Sudan

The children were formally separated from the armed group during a ceremony in Leer, witnessed by parents and community members.
June 16, 2019

UNHCR welcomes South Sudan’s accession to convention to protect internally displaced people

The UN Refugee Agency has welcomed South Sudan’s accession to the Kampala Convention.
February 25, 2019

Agreement works towards food security in South Sudan

The South Sudan Council of Churches, United Nations World Food Programme, and UNICEF have signed an agreement to work in partnership towards peace building to realise food security.