Pope urges a 'new start' for peace in South Sudan Pope Francis has urged the leaders of South Sudan to make "a new start" for peace, warning that history would remember them for their actions, … World • 03 Feb
Irish nun leads pilgrimage to see Pope in South Sudan A pioneering Irish nun has completed a nine-day walking pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in conflict-torn South Sudan. Africa • 03 Feb
Deeply scarred South Sudan turns ten The world's youngest country, South Sudan, is marking its first decade in existence today, but while there will be official celebrations, it is a country … World • 09 Jul 21
Number of people suffering acute hunger could double The Covid-19 pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering acute hunger in the world, pushing it to more than a quarter of a … World • 22 Apr 20
UN outlines stark reality of those in humanitarian need The suffering of 139 million people in acute humanitarian need is avoidable and in many cases deliberately inflicted, according to a senior United Nations official. Analysis and Comment • 03 Apr 19
Widespread gang rape among abuses in South Sudan - UN The widespread and premeditated gang rape and murder of women and children are among the human rights abuses recorded in two UN reports on South … World • 21 Feb 19
South Sudan rebel leader to be reinstated as VP South Sudan's warring leaders have agreed to a power-sharing deal that will see rebel leader Riek Machar return to his position as vice president, Sudan's … World • 07 Jul 18
Record 68.5m people forced to flee homes - UN A record 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence and persecution, notably in places such as Myanmar and … World • 19 Jun 18
Humanitarian crisis growing in South Sudan Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has spent a week behind the scenes in South Sudan observing the growing humanitarian crisis with RTE's Ray Kennedy. News • 05 May 18
In pictures: People flee civil war in South Sudan Reporter Ray Kennedy and Cameraman Paul Daniel are in South Sudan as people flee civil war and the food crisis worsens. South Sudan • 04 May 18
Irish nun highlights education problems in South Sudan An Irish nun teaching in South Sudan has said that almost 1,000 children are waiting for a place in primary school at her mission alone, … News • 03 Nov 17
Aid agencies warn east Africa on the brink of famine Aid agencies have warned that years of drought and conflict have left eastern Africa on the brink of famine, with 16 million people facing the … World • 11 May 17
More than 1m children flee South Sudan war War has now forced more than one million children to flee South Sudan and uprooted 1.4 million others within the country, the United Nations has … World • 08 May 17
20 million people facing famine, warns UN UN humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien told the UN Security Council the world was facing the "largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations" … World • 11 Mar 17
War Wounds Series2 EP11 "Even though these are some of the more traumatic parts of life that I have experienced, they are some of the places I've felt the … Voices • 20 Sep 17
South Sudan leaders order ceasefire South Sudan's president and vice president have ordered their rival forces to cease hostilities after days of fighting has threatened to plunge the nation back … News • 11 Jul 16
Renewed fighting erupts in South Sudan capital Renewed fighting erupted in South Sudan's capital today and forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar said his residence was attacked by the president's troops, … News • 10 Jul 16
Over 150 people killed in South Sudan fighting More than 150 soldiers died in fighting between South Sudan's army and former rebels in the capital Juba yesterday, a spokesman for the former rebels … News • 09 Jul 16
President Higgins addresses unrest in South Sudan President Higgins has said that a resolution to the ongoing conflict in South Sudan is crucial, if a major humanitarian crisis is to be halted. News • 06 Nov 14
Helicopter that crashed in S Sudan attacked - UN The UN Security Council has confirmed that a UN cargo helicopter that crashed in South Sudan had been attacked and called for those responsible to … News • 27 Aug 14
Three dead as UN helicopter 'shot down' in S Sudan A UN peacekeeping helicopter in South Sudan was shot down today and three of its crew were killed, Russian airline UTair, which owns the aircraft, … News • 26 Aug 14
South Sudan peace talks halt with no progress made Peace talks between South Sudan rebels and the government adjourned today with no progress made on forming an interim government or implementing a ceasefire. News • 25 Jun 14
South Sudan to postpone presidential elections South Sudan will postpone the 2015 presidential election to give warring factions time to reconcile, President Salva Kiir has said, World • 12 May 14
South Sudanese leaders agree to ceasefire South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar have agreed a ceasefire deal, a regional mediator has said. News • 09 May 14
