More than 550 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan received the UN Medal of Honour for protecting civilians and supporting peacebuilding efforts. The recognition highlights India's significant contribution to global peacekeeping and commitment to international security missions
Satya Kumar Yadav said Andhra Pradesh is on high alert over Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa. The state has begun airport screening, quarantine preparedness and emergency response measures while advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel to affected countries
India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan following an Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain. The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern amid fears of regional transmission.
The UN praised Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan for reopening the flood-affected Malakal–Renk supply route, enhancing mobility and humanitarian aid. India contributes 1,779 personnel to UNMISS, supporting stability, local communities, and peacetime projects like medical and child protection camps
The UN reports a 25 per cent rise in sexual violence during conflicts in 2024, with over 4,600 survivors documented. Armed groups carry out most abuses, while Israel and Russian forces are warned over allegations of violations against detainees.
In conflict-hit South Sudan, rare mental health clinics offering crucial counselling risk closure as funding ends. With poverty, displacement and violence fuelling high suicide rates, experts warn the loss of such services could deepen the country’s mental health crisis.
The Trump administration is exploring deporting migrants to African countries. South Sudan has accepted eight individuals, while Rwanda is in talks. Nigeria opposes the plan, citing domestic challenges and legal concerns.
Henry Bangada Assaya, commissioner of Nagero County, said the violence has displaced over 79,000 people, many of whom are now hiding in the bush, Xinhua news agency reported.
Priority for emergency food aid will be given to 3.2 million people facing the most severe food insecurity out of a total of 7.76 million in critical, emergency, and catastrophic need.
