New report says part of South Sudan is in 'likely famine' - Africa - World
``Considering all the evidence available, famine is most likely ongoing, and we expect a high rate of death in that area, UN WFP Program staffer announces
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``Considering all the evidence available, famine is most likely ongoing, and we expect a high rate of death in that area, UN WFP Program staffer announces
Sam Mednick And Maura Ajak December 11, 2020 - 1:06 AM JUBA, South Sudan - One county in South Sudan is likely in famine and tens of thousands of people in five other counties are on the brink of starvation, according to a new report by international food security experts. Nowhere in the world has been in famine since one was declared nearly four years ago in South Sudanâs Unity state as civil war raged. Now western Pibor county is feared to have reached that crisis level, the result of massive flooding and deadly violence that has prevented access to aid. The...
Soldier beats wife to death in Ikotos A soldier belonging to the Wounded Heroes Unit in Ikotos county of South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state accidentally killed his wife on Tuesday morning during a domestic quarrel. Residents in the area say the couple had a small misunderstanding which turned violent and led to the death of the woman. They say the man threw a forceful punch at the woman, who later succumbed to her injuries. Police chief inspector in Ikotos county Mathew Ochan Jacob told Radio Tamazuj that the soldier is in custody. “We got information that one private from the Wounded ...
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For jobs is driving down wages because there are not enough jobs. only business expansion will turn the dire situation around. why president obama doesn't seem to understand that, i simply don't know. and that's a memo. now for the top story tonight, opposing point of view with us, dr. david callahan, senior fellow at a progress organization. first of all, do you believe in capitalism, doctor? >> i absolutely do, bill. if i were a ceo, hedge fund guy, i believe in capitalism even more, because that system has been working great for those people. corporate profits are near record highs. the sto...