APO News from Africa: South Sudan “Open for Business” as First International Law Firm Enters Juba: Pan-African law group Centurion (www.CenturionLawFirm.com) and South Sudanese firm Awatkeer enter strategic alliance Centurion is the first international law firm to establish a presence in Juba, plans to begin work with Awatkeer serving government, private and NGO clients … [Read more...] about South Sudan “Open for Business” as First International Law Firm Enters Juba
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Restraint urged on warring parties in South Sudan as violence escalates
APO News from Africa: Restraint urged on warring parties in South Sudan as violence escalates: The warring parties in South Sudan have been urged by the most senior UN official in the country to show restraint in the face of an escalation in violence and remember their responsibility towards protecting civilians from conflict. Fresh fighting has broken out between … [Read more...] about Restraint urged on warring parties in South Sudan as violence escalates
Statement by the Troika and Canada Regarding Continuing Violence in South Sudan
APO News from Africa: Statement by the Troika and Canada Regarding Continuing Violence in South Sudan: The Troika and Canada are deeply concerned about recent actions taken by the government and by the armed opposition that exacerbate the immense security and related humanitarian crises in South Sudan. As South Sudanese across the country look forward to the Easter … [Read more...] about Statement by the Troika and Canada Regarding Continuing Violence in South Sudan
Priti Patel urges end to conflict and man-made famine in South Sudan
APO News from Africa: Priti Patel urges end to conflict and man-made famine in South Sudan: This follows an official declaration of famine in some parts of South Sudan in February, in areas which have seen some of the most intense fighting between Government and opposition forces and restrictions on access for humanitarian organisations. With 100,000 people in Unity state at … [Read more...] about Priti Patel urges end to conflict and man-made famine in South Sudan
UNHCR and Japanese Embassy in Sudan Press Briefing: Welcoming Japan’s grant funding to UNHCR in Sudan in support of refugees and internally displaced persons
APO News from Africa: UNHCR and Japanese Embassy in Sudan Press Briefing: Welcoming Japan’s grant funding to UNHCR in Sudan in support of refugees and internally displaced persons: Speakers: Ms. Noriko Yoshida, UNHCR Representative in Sudan, H.E. Hideki Ito, Japanese Ambassador to Sudan, Mr. Hamad El-Gizouli, the Commissioner for Refugees. Place: White Nile … [Read more...] about UNHCR and Japanese Embassy in Sudan Press Briefing: Welcoming Japan’s grant funding to UNHCR in Sudan in support of refugees and internally displaced persons