South Sudan

11 June 2012

Independence brings its own challenges as thousands return to South Sudan

By Hannesorine Sorensen Less than an hour after 30 year old Mariata gave birth to a baby boy at the clinic at Kapuri transit camp 13 kilometres West of Juba, South Sudan, she has a name for him.   “Adam. Named after Adam Levine, the emergency physician who manages the clinic,” says a relieved and happy Mariata, who has just arrived at...
A new national society but with experienced faces
3 August 2011

A new national society but with experienced faces

Latio Kudus Clement stands by a large, framed photo dating back 15 years. “This wasn’t the war; it was a first aid training simulation. But it was very real."
New Red Cross society goes out on its first mission
19 July 2011

New Red Cross society goes out on its first mission

Under the new flag of the South Sudan Red Cross and wearing their new t-shirts, volunteers walked to the John Garang museum two-by-two singing what they call their ...

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