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South Sudan risks "return to full-scale war" amid entrenched impunity and
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A UN body has warned that South Sudan is close to returning to full-scale war amid rising violence, political instability, and sexual abuse. With mass displacement and severe malnutrition affecting millions, the commission urged urgent international action to prevent further atrocities and i
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UN chief condemns escalating violence in South Sudan; calls for halt to mi
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned the escalating violence in South Sudan and gave a call to all parties to immediately and decisively halt all military operations, de-escalate tensions through dialogue.
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Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in terrorist attack on UN base in Abye
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight injured in a terrorist attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan. Clashes with militants are ongoing as authorities carry out rescue and medical operations in the disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan.
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First India-South Sudan Foreign Office Consultations held in Juba to boost
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Sudan was held on Thursday in the African nation's capital of Juba, marking a significant step in further strengthening bilateral relations, where both sides discussed an entire spectrum of bilateral relations.
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Ethiopia confirms first Marburg outbreak as WHO steps up efforts to addres
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Health Ministry confirmed nine cases in the Omo region, an area close to the border with South Sudan. The confirmation came after health workers in the region reported several patients exhibiting symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever.
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Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children trapped in worst forms of lab
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children face the worst forms of labour, including forced work, sexual exploitation, and armed conflict. Flooding, disease, local conflict, and child marriage worsen the crisis, with some regions seeing up to 90 percent of children working instead of atten
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'Women are indispensable agents of peace': Ambassador Harish highlights le
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India's envoy to the United Nations (UN) shared India's stellar performance at the United Nations (UN) on how Indian women peacekeepers continue to lead by example. From Kiran Bedi to Major Suman Gawani, he highlighted the diverse roles played that has also helped inspire women in conflic
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Indian peacekeepers honoured for dedicated service by UNISFA
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian peacekeepers in Abyei were honoured for their dedicated service by the Acting Head of Mission of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), a contested, oil-rich border region between Sudan and South Sudan.
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Deepak Miglani appointed as next Ambassador of India to South Sudan
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Deepak Miglani, who is presently serving as the Ambassador to Sao Tome and Principe, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to South Sudan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Wednesday.
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Indian peacekeepers honoured with UN Medals for protecting civilians in So
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a proud moment, Indian peacekeepers, including 12 women serving in South Sudan, were recently awarded the UN Medals for protecting civilians and humanitarian convoys.
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US to revoke visas for South Sudanese citizens following failure to repatr
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United States Department of State has announced immediate measures to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent the issuance of new visas, following South Sudan's failure to cooperate in the timely return of its citizens.
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Indian Army to deploy Sherp ATVs for UN mission in South Sudan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Army posted on X, "The Indian Army is set to deploy the indigenously developed Sherp All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for peacekeeping operations to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, UNMISS, significantly enhancing mobility in extreme terrain."
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