October 23, 2024
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UN official urges gov’t to build capacity for early conflict response

The revitalized government needs to build capacity for early response to conflict, said Judy Wakahiu, the program advisor for the peace and community Cohesion project at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Wakahiu challenged committees formed by the government to tackle conflict-related matters to do more. “It is not just forming committees but also information […]

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Over 7 million stare hunger as severe food insecurity looms

At least 7.74 million people including children in South Sudan are at the risk of severe hunger and acute malnutrition in the wake of food insecurity catapulted by communal conflicts and climate shocks, three United Nations agencies have said. In a joint statement extended to Juba Echo, three UN agencies – the WFP, FAO, and […]

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