Tag: South Sudan

Juba: At least 15 people have been killed and eight others wounded following renewed communal fighting in South Sudan’s Jonglei State over a renaming of contested village, a government official said on Friday. The renewed clashes erupted midweek in Kolang Payam of former Bor County, following last year’s disagreement that left 15 people dead, Jonglei […]

Juba: The European Commission (EC) said it has provided $12.9 million to help save the lives of conflict-affected people in South Sudan. The money, which was channeled through the UN World Food Programme (WFP), is in addition to the $32 million contribution that was already confirmed for 2017, Xinhua news agency reported. “The country needs […]

United Nations: The commandant of the Indian Army Infantry School, Lieutenant General Shailesh Tinaikar, has been appointed the commander of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the second biggest peacekeeping operation. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced on Friday that Tinaikar will succeed Lieutenant General Frank Kamanzi of Rwanda who will complete his assignment on […]