(Juba, 28 February 2013) The humanitarian community in South Sudan has been delivering lifesaving assistance to the civilian population, mostly women and children, affected by recent violent events in Jonglei State. To date, it has responded to the needs of over 23,000 people in Akobo County who have been affected by violence in Walgak on 8 and 10 February. It is also assisting 19,000 civilians in Pibor County whose lives have been at risk due to inter-communal violence and hostilities between the army and non-state armed actors in the past months.

(Juba, 20 January 2012): United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Ms. Lise Grande, confirmed today that more than 120,000 people affected by the recent violence in Jonglei State may need emergency assistance.

“The violence in Jonglei hasn’t stopped,” Ms. Grande said. “Only two weeks ago we launched a massive emergency operation to help 60,000 people. As a result of recent attacks, we now estimate that double that number will need help.”

(Juba, 3 January 2012): A high-level humanitarian delegation, led by the Government of South Sudan, arrived in Pibor town today to assess the conditions of civilians affected by recent inter-communal violence in Jonglei State in South Sudan. Retaliatory attacks by the Lou Nuer escalated sharply in late December in Pibor County, causing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes and resulting in destruction to property and livelihoods. The number of people killed remains unconfirmed. Humanitarian operations have also been put at risk by persistent insecurity in the area.

(Juba, 11 November 2011): The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Ms. Lise Grande, has strongly condemned the aerial bombardment of Pariang County on 10 November and expressed serious concern about the impact of the bombing on the civilian population in the area. The bombardment struck a temporary camp for displaced and refugee populations in Yida, where more than 20,000 people have taken refuge from fighting in Southern Kordofan State in Sudan. Many of the people in Yida have travelled miles to escape violence and are in a highly vulnerable condition.