Africa South Sudan The country's 2 million refugees have been addressed by President Salva Kiir during his first meeting in Juba with their representatives since the civil war broke out in 2013, and have been invited to return to their homes
Africa South Sudan South Sudan said it will retain the death penalty despite repeated calls for a moratorium on executions in the country
Africa South Sudan Pope's first ever visit to the youngest recognized country has come to an end; the Pontiff, in front of displaced persons and representatives of humanitarian organisations, openly spoke of the need to stop violence
Africa South Sudan The Catholic Church in South Sudan has announced that preparations are in full swing for the reception of Pope Francis in the capital Juba, who will visit the country from 3 to 5 February
Africa South Sudan According to Amnesty International, 6 Ssbc members are arbitrarily detained at National Security Service headquarters without being allowed to see families or lawyers; it is still unclear whether they have been informed of any charges against them
Africa South Sudan Media rights groups have called on the South Sudanese authorities to release six journalists, detained after a video was leaked showing President Salva Kiir urinating on himself
Africa South Sudan 600.000 people voluntarily returned home after fleeing the war in 2013, according to UN officials
Africa South Sudan South Sudanese former professional basketball player Sarah Chan, now scouting for new basketball stars in Africa, features in the BBC newly released list of 100 inspirational and influential women from around the world for 2022
Africa South Sudan South Sudan's army is reportedly preparing to send a battalion of 750 soldiers to the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of the East African Regional Force tasked with restoring peace in the country's eastern region
Africa South Sudan UN experts observed that if government is serious about tackling sexual violence, it should immediately remove from office and investigate those governors and county commissioners believed to be complicit in systematic rape
Africa South Sudan USAID announced $43,5 million in funding to equip young people in South Sudan, particularly girls and young women, with knowledge and skills that will enable them to lead healthy, engaged and productive lives
Africa South Sudan Wfp, FAO and Unicef stated that 7,76 million people in South Sudan (62,7% of the population) could face severe food insecurity from April to July 2023 due to a combination of climate shocks and conflict
Africa South Sudan The Rwandan Women's Majority Police Unit (RWAFPU-3), serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), donated food and other basic necessities to orphans in the capital Juba