It gained independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011, making it the most recent sovereign state or country with widespread recognition. Its capital and largest city is Juba.
It includes the vast swamp region of the Sudd, formed by the White Nile and known locally as the Bahr al Jabal meaning “Mountain Sea”.
South Sudan has a population of 12 million, mostly of the Nilotic peoples, and it is demographically among the youngest nations in the world, with roughly half under 18 years old. The majority of inhabitants adhere to Christianity or various traditional faiths.
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United Nations published this video item, entitled “Why young people need to be supported in peacebuilding” – below is their description. Young people from South Sudan, Cyprus and the D.R. Congo want their ideas heard, the depth of their talents recognized and their creative expression supported. Hear from three young trailblazers making active contributions to … Read more Why young people need to be supported in peacebuilding
Sky News published this video item, entitled “UK aid cuts hitting primary schools in South Sudan” – below is their description. Sky News’ John Sparks visits a school in South Sudan where the charity support was cuts just weeks before it was meant to begin. Sunlight Primary is home to roughly 700 students in one … Read more UK aid cuts hitting primary schools in South Sudan
Sky News published this video item, entitled “South Sudan: Fears over ‘inhuman’ UK aid cuts as country ‘on brink of famine’” – below is their description. The UK has slashed its contribution to emergency food aid by around 30%. According to agencies such as the UN’s World Food Programme, South Sudan which has a population … Read more South Sudan: Fears over ‘inhuman’ UK aid cuts as country ‘on brink of famine’
Sky News published this video item, entitled “COVID-19: South Sudan medical director after COVAX batch set to be binned – ‘It’s a disaster’” – below is their description. Vaccine hesitancy in South Sudan, one of Africa’s poorest nations, has seen jabs are going out of date. The batch of 132,000 AstraZeneca has seen queues at … Read more COVID-19: South Sudan medical director after COVAX batch set to be binned – ‘It’s a disaster’
Sky News published this video item, entitled “COVID-19: Vaccine hesitancy is strong in South Sudan” – below is their description. Fear and mistrust over the COVID vaccine is spreading fast in South Sudan as cases rise and supplies come close to expiration. Coronavirus is spreading across much of the African continent, where only one percent … Read more COVID-19: Vaccine hesitancy is strong in South Sudan
United Nations published this video item, entitled “2021 Global Report on Food Crises – The Food and Agriculture Organization & The World Food Programme” – below is their description. The stark warning from the 2021 Global Report on Food Crises released on Wednesday revealed that conflict, or economic shocks that are often related to COVID-19 … Read more 2021 Global Report on Food Crises – The Food and Agriculture Organization & The World Food Programme
Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Millions staring at famine as food insecurity soars: Report” – below is their description. More and more people are facing acute food insecurity. A new UN report says at least 150 million people in 55 countries are at risk of hunger. War and conflict are the main … Read more Millions staring at famine as food insecurity soars: Report
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Bosnia/Herzegovina, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (4 May 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: -Chief Executives Board -Bosnia and Herzegovina -Science and Technology Forum -Myanmar -Syria -Yemen -Libya -Madagascar -South Sudan -Brazil -Brazil/COVAX -Migrants/Central Mediterranean -Global … Read more Bosnia/Herzegovina, Myanmar & other topics – Daily Briefing (4 May 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Chief Executives Board – India – Israel – Palestine – Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan – South Sudan – Sudan – … Read more India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics – Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Sexual Violence in Conflict – Security Council, Open Debate” – below is their description. Sexual violence in conflict (Women, peace and security) – Security Council, VTC open debate. Sexual violence in conflict, especially when used as a brutal tactic of war, has left multiple enduring and devastating consequences … Read more Sexual Violence in Conflict – Security Council, Open Debate
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Mali, Myanmar, South Sudan& other topics – Daily Briefing (5 April 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Mali – Myanmar – South Sudan – Timor-Leste – Indonesia – Covax – International Criminal Court – International Day of … Read more Mali, Myanmar, South Sudan& other topics – Daily Briefing (5 April 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “”We Are the World” – Interview with UN Mission in South Sudan Head – Awake at Night” – below is their description. “A friend of mine who was a lawyer helping to set these [mobile courts] up was telling me that there was a woman there…a young girl … Read more “We Are the World” – Interview with UN Mission in South Sudan Head – Awake at Night
United Nations published this video item, entitled “Tanzania, Myanmar, South Sudan & other topics – Daily Briefing (18 March 2021)” – below is their description. Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Tanzania – Myanmar – South Sudan – Bolivia – Covid-19 Vaccines – Global Economy – FSO Safer – Senior … Read more Tanzania, Myanmar, South Sudan & other topics – Daily Briefing (18 March 2021)
United Nations published this video item, entitled “‘Time to end the war in Yemen’: World Food Programme (WFP) Chief – Press Conference (12 March 2021)” – below is their description. The head of the World Food Programme (WFP), David Beasley said it is time to end the war in Yemen and allow the Yemeni people … Read more ‘Time to end the war in Yemen’: World Food Programme (WFP) Chief – Press Conference (12 March 2021)
