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The curious case of South Sudanese streets named after Australian rugby league greats | Kieran Pender

Juba features streets named after Queensland rugby league legends, but the reason remains unknown.

The rising smoke and setting sun made a magical backdrop': Jurica Galic's best phone shot

Jurica Galic celebrates the bond between the Mundari tribe and their cattle through evocative photography.
#humanitarian-crisis

Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

South Sudan is facing a surge in malaria amid severe flooding, straining health systems and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.

Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

South Sudan is facing a surge in malaria amid severe flooding, straining health systems and exacerbating humanitarian crises.

Acute food insecurity to hit most people in South Sudan next year, says UN

South Sudan faces acute food insecurity affecting 7.7 million people, primarily due to floods, conflict, and increasing challenges from climate change.
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#wildlife-conservation

Migration of 6m antelope in South Sudan dwarfs previous records for world's biggest, aerial study reveals

The largest land mammal migration on Earth is in South Sudan with 6 million antelope, double the size of the famous Tanzania-Kenya migration.

In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching

Communities in South Sudan are forced to hunt wildlife for food due to poverty and hunger despite conservationist efforts to protect these species.

Migration of 6m antelope in South Sudan dwarfs previous records for world's biggest, aerial study reveals

The largest land mammal migration on Earth is in South Sudan with 6 million antelope, double the size of the famous Tanzania-Kenya migration.

In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching

Communities in South Sudan are forced to hunt wildlife for food due to poverty and hunger despite conservationist efforts to protect these species.
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A teenage bride auctioned' for a record price: the child marriage that divided a nation

Cultural marriage practices in South Sudan often disregard the individual's right to choose, leading to controversies around consent and age.

South Sudan May See the First Permanent Mass Displacement Due to Climate Change

South Sudan's floods could be the first instance of permanent mass displacement caused by climate change.
#political-instability

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.

South Sudan delays presidential polls again, by 2 years DW 09/14/2024

South Sudan's elections delayed to December 2026, showing the fragility of its peace process and ongoing issues following years of conflict.

South Sudan postpones December election by two years

South Sudan's general elections postponed to December 2026 due to unpreparedness, extending the transitional period for necessary processes.
Concerns rise over potential chaos and resource waste if elections do not meet international standards.

South Sudan delays presidential polls again, by 2 years DW 09/14/2024

South Sudan's elections delayed to December 2026, showing the fragility of its peace process and ongoing issues following years of conflict.
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#violence

UN warns that South Sudan faces existential crisis' ahead of uncertain polls

Abiemnom is a microcosm of South Sudan's ethnic rivalries and violence, with a UN peacekeeping presence amid increasing tensions as elections approach.

UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence

Civilians are bearing the brunt of intercommunal conflict in South Sudan, with a 35% surge in violence affecting over 800 people.
Intercommunal violence by community-based militias accounts for 86% of all civilians affected.

UN warns that South Sudan faces existential crisis' ahead of uncertain polls

Abiemnom is a microcosm of South Sudan's ethnic rivalries and violence, with a UN peacekeeping presence amid increasing tensions as elections approach.

UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence

Civilians are bearing the brunt of intercommunal conflict in South Sudan, with a 35% surge in violence affecting over 800 people.
Intercommunal violence by community-based militias accounts for 86% of all civilians affected.
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#olympics

Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan's Young Team Is in the Olympics.

A young South Sudanese basketball team, comprised of refugees and their descendants, defied the odds by competing in the Olympics despite their tumultuous history.

Team USA to play 2 basketball games in London

Team USA will play two showcase games in London at O2 Arena ahead of the Paris Olympics next summer.
The senior national team will play South Sudan and Germany on July 20 and July 22, respectively.

Their Parents Fled War. Now South Sudan's Young Team Is in the Olympics.

A young South Sudanese basketball team, comprised of refugees and their descendants, defied the odds by competing in the Olympics despite their tumultuous history.

Team USA to play 2 basketball games in London

Team USA will play two showcase games in London at O2 Arena ahead of the Paris Olympics next summer.
The senior national team will play South Sudan and Germany on July 20 and July 22, respectively.
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Even with no drug or vaccine, eradication of Guinea worm is in sight

Eradication of Guinea worm disease in South Sudan showcases success of community-based programs in disease eradication.
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