Humanitarian Targets

A UN Agency ex-pat staff member was harassed at the departure lounge of the Juba International Airport for being in possession of US$1200. Immigration officials claimed the existence of a new law restricting people from leaving the country with more than US$1000. The staff member was able to negotia ...

On 7.12.2016. Lui. A UN agency two vehicle convoy was stopped by two men (one with a firearm) along the Lui - Mundri road at around 15:00hrs. The men demanded 1000SSP. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to 400SSP and the convoy was allowed to proceed. Reports suggest the men were under ...

On 13.12.2016. Juba. Two unknown armed men breaking into a residential compound at around 03:50hrs in the Tomping area of Juba. The armed men held two guards at gunpoint. A third guard was able to press a panic button which activated a Private Security Service response that arrived a few minutes lat ...

On 12.12.2016. Juba. Three unknown armed men broke into the private residence of a UN Agency National Staff member in Hai Seminary of Juba at around 21:53hrs. The assailants robbed the staff’s personal belongings and cash. The staff in question and his family were reportedly physically assault ...