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Chinese envoy criticizes US for failure as penholder on issue of South Sud
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): A Chinese envoy on Thursday criticized the United States for failing to fulfill its responsibility as the penholder of the Security Council on the issue of South Sudan sanctions.
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UN Security Council renews sanctions against South Sudan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [US], May 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The UN Security Council on Thursday adopted a resolution to renew for a year, till May 31, 2023, an arms embargo against South Sudan as well as targeted sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze against individuals and entities.
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UN reports surge in conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Juba [Sudan], May 10 (ANI/Xinhua): Cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled in South Sudan compared to the same period in 2021 despite an overall decrease in violence against civilians, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said in a report released Tuesday.
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South Sudan declares new cholera outbreak
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Juba [South Sudan], May 8 (ANI/Xinhua): South Sudanese Ministry of Health on Sunday declared a cholera outbreak following confirmation of eight cases in Rubkona county in the country's Unity States.
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AU, UN appeal for South Sudanese leaders to embrace dialogue to ease tensi
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Juba [South Sudan], April 1 (ANI/Xinhua): The African Union and United Nations missions in South Sudan as well as peace monitors on Friday appealed for calm and called on South Sudanese leaders to embrace dialogue to ease tensions in the country.
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UNESCO launches project to boost literacy in South Sudan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Juba [South Sudan], March 11 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and South Sudan's Ministry of General Education on Thursday launched a project to strengthen technical, vocational education and training programs in the country.
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India focuses on Revitalization Agreement, election preparations in South
Updated : 4 years ago IST
New York [US], March 7 (ANI): At the UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the situation in South Sudan, India highlighted the implementation of the Revitalization Agreement and issues concerning election preparations.
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Biden announces intent to nominate new Ambassadors for Sudan, South Sudan
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 27 (ANI/Sputnik): President Joe Biden announced his intention to nominate two career Foreign Service diplomats to become ambassadors to Sudan and South Sudan, the White House said in a statement.
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UN official condemns attack on humanitarian worker in South Sudan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 21 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations top relief envoy in South Sudan Monday condemned the targeted attack on a UN World Food Programme (WFP) convoy, and the murder of an UN-contracted aid worker and injury of another.
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UN Security Council delegation visits South Sudan to press for peace deal
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Juba [South Sudan], November 19 (ANI/Xinhua): A delegation of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has arrived in South Sudan to follow up on the implementation of a peace agreement that ended years of conflict between various factions of the country's ruling party.
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South Sudan could miss COVID-19 vaccination target amid insecurity, floodi
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Juba [South Sudan], November 15 (ANI/Xinhua): South Sudan might not attain the target of vaccinating at least 2.5 million by the end of 2021 amid prevailing insecurity and flooding in the rural areas, health officials said on Monday.
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India says it will continue to support Sudan, South Sudan in journey towar
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 27 (ANI): India will continue to support Sudan and South Sudan in their journey towards peace and development, A Amarnath, Counsellor in India's Permanent Mission to the UN said on Wednesday.
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