For democracy to be real, there needs to be civic space. And for civic space to be real, there must be freedom of the press. #WorldPressFreedomDay

60K+ people in #SouthSudan are without food after WFP was forced to pause life-saving airdrops as fuel runs low following imposition of taxes.

Humanitarians urgently need taxes on humanitarian supplies removed before operations come to a standstill.

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Donor funds cannot be used for payment of illegal taxes

Critical to have this issue solved immediately

Important statement made by 11 embassies in Juba

One year of war in #Sudan . A living nightmare with appalling levels of suffering & looming famine. Ceasefire urgently needed. Unhindered humanitarian access essential to save lives. 🇳🇴 stands with the people. Read full statement: regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/joi…

The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Linken Nymann Berryman, emphasized the importance of dialogue in resolving differences instead of resorting to violence.tinyurl.com/259ay456

Following recent senior-level visits from our capitals to Juba, the Governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States reaffirm our call for South Sudan’s leaders urgently to take steps necessary to ensure genuine and peaceful elections in December. Statement below:

Calling on the transitional government of SS to act urgently and in a consultative and inclusive manner to make necessary steps for credible and peaceful elections in December in which women fully participates. bit.ly/49YiU28

March shines a spotlight on the strength and resilience of women worldwide, especially in #SouthSudan . Norway stands committed to supporting these brave souls, promoting Women, Peace, & Security in #SouthSudan . Let's honor every woman's role in #peacebuilding Ambassador Linken Nymann Berryman

Thousands have fled from Sudan to food-insecure and isolated Fangak on the Nile river. Best way forward for SS to sustainable peace is for the transitional government to commit to dialogue for resolving differences related to the elections.

Full legal equality for women is some 300 years away.

This rate of change is frankly insulting.

Half of humanity can’t wait centuries for their rights.

We need equality now.

Pre- #InternationalWomensDay @CTSAMVM_SSudan gender workshop today. Women have an important role to play in fostering peace and stability in #SouthSudan
Calling on the government leadership to make urgent steps forward necessary to hold peaceful and credible elections by December

During his second and last day in Juba deputy FM Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik met UNMISS SRSG and Norwegian seconded personnel. He underscored 🇳🇴unwavering commitment to UN, an integral part of our long-standing support to the people of #SouthSudan #SSOT #SSOX

Happy to have our deputy FM Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik in Juba. We’re discussing the urgency of South Sudan Government to prepare for its first ever elections as an independent country. Country’s leaders must urgently make necessary compromise to ensure free, fair and credible elections. #SSOT #SSOX

No more recruitment of children in armed conflict. Juba marking the important International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers
#ChildrenNotSoldiers #RedHandDay

Security now for those providing aid and support to the people of South Sudan

Yesterday, Troika Ambassadors met Commissioner Amb. Bankole Adeoye, with wider diplomatic community.

We welcomed AU, UN & IGAD support for credible & peaceful elections, incl: Gov funding electoral institutions; sufficient political space; & the unification of armed forces #SSOT

Norway as part of Troika urging South Sudanese political and community leaders to act with urgency to end the conflict in and around the Abyei Administrative Area