South Sudan Flooding Due to Heavy Rain

Thousands of families forced to flee their homes during the civil war in South Sudan have been returning to the town of Akobo in the wake of a new peace deal signed by the country’s leaders last year. The agreement, which included a ceasefire, has resulted in a significant reduction in political violence, giving families the confidence needed to head home and rebuild their lives.

But heavy rain, which has resulted in devastating floods across the Jonglei region, has proven to be another set-back for this already poverty-stricken community. Houses and land have been submerged in water, families have been displaced yet again, and access to basic services is extremely limited.

Humanitarians are providing emergency relief, including food, access to clean water, shelter and medicine to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases. That life-saving support is critical to easing the immediate crisis, but the damage caused by the flooding over the longer-term will ultimately increase the hardship and suffering of Akobo residents.

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan established a new peacekeeping base in Akobo in February 2018 to help protect civilians and facilitate the safe delivery of humanitarian aid. The base, the first to be located in opposition-held territory since the civil war erupted, also suffered severe damage from the floods.

Despite the challenges they face, the peacekeepers and the local community remain committed to working together to build reconciliation and peace.

Their hope is that the international community will respond to their suffering and commit fresh funding to the flood relief effort as well as maintaining political pressure on South Sudan’s leaders to deliver the durable peace they have promised for so long~UNMISS

The Lessons of War:Survival Classes Introduced in Ukraine’s Schools

In order to educate students lifetime lessons on survival and patriotism, Ukrainian schools have introduced a new subject called “Defense of Ukraine,” which includes first aid, drone operation, and weapons safety handling.

Read More

Cybercrime in Nigeria:Inside a “hustle kingdom”

In West Africa, particularly in Ghana and Nigeria, there is a rise in informal academies known as “hustle kingdoms,” where young people are trained how to carry out online frauds.

Read More

Weather Damage and Arson Attacks Are Challenges US Election Officials Facing

Election officials in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon, where ballot box arson has raised concerns, and in the hurricane-damaged parts of North Carolina state are facing additional challenges as voting gets underway in a tightly-contested U.S. presidential election.

Read More

UN Security Council Meets on Threats to International Peace and Security

Adedeji Ebo, Director and Deputy to the High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, briefs the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.

Read More

US Political History:Some of the Most Bizarre Moments

The turn up to the 2024 United States presidential election has been full of twists and turns,but believe it or not,some of the most bizarre events in American election history have happened. America has seen everything, from imprisoned politicians to election chaos.

Read More

UN Security Council Hears Report on United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo

Marko Đurić, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, addresses the United Nations Security Council meeting that heard a report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK).

Read More

As Aid Access Blocked,Community Soup Kitchens Feed Sudan’s Starving

With little help from the international community, those in need are being fed by community-funded soup kitchens in war-torn Omdurman, the most populated city in Sudan. As one part of Sudan faces famine for the first time in seven years, the United States and other countries have urged the warring sides to grant humanitarian organizations unfettered access.

Read More

Are Religious Groups in Bangladesh Gaining Power?

Since the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, religious parties in Bangladesh have active in national politics.VOA’s Sarah Zaman reports from the capital, Dhaka, on their impact.

Read More

Our You Tube Channel Promo

For Latest Updates

From Our Archive

We Do Believe that Digital Publication is the Best Way for Communication and Spreading Awareness

This Website is Run by Professionals With 15-20 Years of Journalism Experience

Learn More