GAZA – The world’s leading authority on hunger has officially declared famine in Gaza City for the first time as Israel prepares to launch a military takeover of the Palestinian …
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Panyijiar overwhelmed by floods as thousands struggle to find land
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessPANYIJIAR – Days of torrential rain have triggered massive flooding in Panyijiar County in Unity State, submerging critical infrastructures including airstrips and effectively cutting of the remote location, the commissioner …
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Millions face severe flooding in South Sudan in the next two months
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management said the government is preparing measures to mitigate flashfloods expected to impact millions of people in several states between September …
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South Sudan ranked second most dangerous for humanitarian workers globally
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – With 26 humanitarian workers and contractors killed or injured in South Sudan this year, the country has become the second most dangerous place in the world to be …
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Addressing Security Council, top UN official warns South Sudan peace gains eroded by renewed violence
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee said South Sudanese leaders must show real commitment to return to dialogue and move the country forward, as she briefed UN …
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UPDF deploys to five locations inside South Sudan’s Kajo-Keji
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKAJO-KEJI – The Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) has deployed troops to five locations inside South Sudan’s Kajo-Keji County, triggering panic among local populations, the commissioner said. The reports of …
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WFP resumes Nile river transport after months of insecurity
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The World Food Program (WFP) said on Monday it has resumed humanitarian shipment through the vital White Nile river transport route, after months of limited movement due to …
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26 migrants die as boat capsizes in Italian coast
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessLAMPEDUSA – At least 26 migrants seeking to reach European shores have died after two boats sank off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, on Wednesday, according to UN agencies. …
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Fashion Model Raya Raya buys food for homeless in birthday celebration
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – South Sudan’s rising fashion model Raya Raya bought food for unaccompanied children and homeless people at the streets of Juba in a charity gesture to celebrate her birthday. …
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Israel seeking to expel Gaza’s Palestinians to South Sudan: AP reports
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessTEL AVIV – Israel is reportedly in talks with South Sudan government about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from war-torn Gaza to the African country, Associated Press reported, citing part …
