From Safe Haven to Hunger Trap: Kakuma Refugees Flee Back to South Sudan

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‎Key Points: Kakuma Refugee Hunger Crisis ‎ ‎1. Mass Exodus: Thousands of South Sudanese refugees are leaving Kakuma Camp, trekking back home due to hunger. ‎ ‎2. Severe Food Cuts: Rations slashed; many families get little or no food. ‎ ‎3. Not a Choice: “We are not walking out of choice. Hunger is killing us here,” said one refugee. ‎ ‎4. Dangerous Return: Refugees risk insecurity, hunger, and floods in South Sudan. ‎ ‎5. Aid Funding Gap: U.S. Trump-era cuts + global donor fatigue worsened the crisis. ‎ ‎6. Host Communities Struggling: Poverty in Turkana, Kenya, adds pressure on locals and refugees alike. ‎ ‎7. Protection Crisis: Refugees face an impossible choice starvation in exile or insecurity back home. ‎ ‎South Sudanese Refugees Flee Kakuma Refugee Camp as Hunger Crisis Deepened as mass exodus is unfolding at Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern Kenya. For years, this dusty settlement in Turkana West County has been a place of refuge for South Sudanese fleeing war, famine, and pe...

President Kiir Approves Landmark Reform Bills, Paving the Way for Economic Growth and Reconciliation

 

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit signing the Bill. 


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President Kiir of South Sudan has officially signed six critical bills into law marking a milestone in the ongoing country's reform agenda.

Here are the Six (6) Bills signed by the president. 

1• Tourism Act 2024

2• Public Financial Management and Accountability Act 2011 (Amended 2024)

3• National Bureau of Statistics Act

4• Commission for Truth,Reconciliation and Healing Act 2024

5• Civil Aviation Authority Act 2012 (Amendment Act 2024)

6• Compensation and Reparations Authority Act 2024.

The new Tourism Act is expected to provide a structured framework for the development and promotion of tourism, aiming to boost the country's economy and enhance its global appeal. 

Meanwhile, the Financial Management Act seeks to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in managing public finances, ensuring better resource allocation for national growth.

In attendance, Justice Minister Ruben Madol Arol Kachuol, who presented the bills to the President, expressed gratefulness for the smooth passage of the legislation, which followed extensive consultations with various stakeholders before its due passage by the country's top two houses.

These legislative developments reflect South Sudan's ongoing efforts to strengthen its legal framework in various sectors, fostering a more stable and prosperous environment for both domestic and foreign investments.




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