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Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
Source: Médecins sans frontières (MSF) |

Médecins sans frontières (MSF) delivering lifesaving care in Upper Nile State amid ongoing violence and cholera outbreak

Since the beginning of March, MSF has treated over 400 patients with cholera in Ulang and provided trauma care to more than 30 patients wounded in the ongoing violence

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is alarmed by the escalating armed clashes in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, which have displaced thousands and restricted access to healthcare amid a cholera outbreak. As people flee for safety, cholera is spreading rapidly, claiming lives and deepening the humanitarian crisis. MSF teams…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Sudan Organize Humanitarian Visit to Gorom Refugee Camp in Juba Alongside International Delegations

The visit coincided with Zayed Humanitarian Day – celebrated by the UAE on the 19th of Ramadan of each year – which reflects the country’s values of compassion, coexistence, and tolerance

The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of South Sudan, along with international participation, led a high-level humanitarian visit to Gorom Refugee Camp in Juba, demonstrating solidarity with displaced communities who fled conflict in neighboring countries, including Sudanese refugees. The visit was led by His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan…

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA)
Source: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) |

Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan calls for the protection of the population and respect for humanitarian efforts amid rising tensions in Upper Nile State

The insecurity has led to the relocation of 23 humanitarian workers and the closure of the cholera treatment unit in Nasir, worsening the ongoing outbreak

The Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in Nasir, Ulang, and Baliet counties, Upper Nile State, affecting the population and disrupting humanitarian operations. Ms. Gbeho calls on all those involved in the fighting to respect and protect the population, humanitarian…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Peace partners sound alarm on situation in South Sudan and urge leaders to work together to prevent relapse into war

The partners spoke at a virtual meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the situation in South Sudan

Regional and international peace partners are calling on South Sudan’s leaders to take urgent, collective action to de-escalate tensions and prevent a relapse into civil war, which would cause unprecedented suffering and impact the whole region. The partners spoke at a virtual meeting of the African Union Peace and Security…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: Conflict-prone Greater Tonj area receives two-wheeled peace and security boost

The handover of these potential lifesavers is part of a community-led peacebuilding project called Kong Koc

The three counties making up the greater Tonj region are sadly familiar with intercommunal violence and its dire consequences. A lack of mobility among law enforcement agents and community peacebuilding organs has made it difficult to prevent crimes and issue early warnings of potential security incidents, but now they and…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

Internally displaced persons in Wau offered medical examinations and treatment

More than 400 people have enjoyed free medical check-ups and treatment for free

When an apple a day doesn’t keep the doctor away, access to healthcare is vital. At the Naivasha camp for internally displaced persons in Wau, more than 400 people have enjoyed free medical check-ups and treatment for free, courtesy of peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with the United Nations Mission in…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

International Women’s Day in Torit: Strong calls for education, free speech and increased representation

To reach that goal, many pointed out that women need to occupy more leadership roles in all spheres of society

When South Sudan’s national celebration of International Women’s Day took place in Torit, participants highlighted the importance of freedom of expression and access to education to reach gender equality. To reach that goal, many pointed out that women need to occupy more leadership roles in all spheres of society. “I…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

South Sudan: Opposition Leaders, Others, Detained

Ensure Due Process; De-escalate Growing Tensions

 South Sudanese authorities have arrested at least 22 political and military personnel in the wake of violent clashes that started in mid-February 2025 between government and armed groups in Upper Nile, Human Rights Watch said today. These recent developments have plunged the country into political crisis. “The lack of transparency and…

The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

World Bank’s South Sudan Economic Monitor Urges Swift and Sustained Reforms to Accelerate Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth

The SSEM is an annual World Bank report series that assesses key economic developments, prospects, and policies in South Sudan

The 7th Edition of South Sudan Economic Monitor (SSEM) titled ‘A Pathway to Overcome the Crisis’ released today by the World Bank assessed that South Sudan`s economy is projected to contract by 30 percent in FY24/25, but is projected to rebound in FY25/26, if there is a resumption in oil exports…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) |

South Sudan: New Radio Miraya transmitter in Mayom, promotes peace and gives grassroots a voice

Local authorities and residents alike hope that the newly installed transmitter will also aid efforts to prevent persistent cattle raiding and promote peace in the area

People in some of the most populated parts of Mayom County can now tune in to Radio Miraya, a broadcaster operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), to stay reliably informed. Local authorities and residents alike hope that the newly installed transmitter will also aid efforts to…

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