Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management - South Sudan

Minister of humanitarian affairs and disaster management met with the International Committee Of The Red Cross.

Tuesday 11th November 2025-Juba.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom met with ICRC out going Head of operation Ms. Florence Gillet to introduce the newly appointed ICRC Head of operation to South Sudan Mr. Daniel Bunnskog.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) operations in South Sudan are primarily focused on protecting and assisting people affected by the armed conflicts, violence and Humanitarian consequences of the conflict in South Sudan.

The Hon. Minister appreciated the role of ICRC in South Sudan and the outgoing Head of operation for her good work and time spent in the country, he also welcomes the new incoming Head of operation and promised to work hand in hand with him. He acknowledges ICRC role by Providing vital surgical care for the weapon-wounded, Protection and Family Links by Restoring Family Links (RFL), helping people separated by conflict to restore and maintain contact with their relatives, both within South Sudan and abroad.

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Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom Met with IOM Deputy Director General.

Monday 3rd November, 2025-Juba.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Albino Akol Atak received the Deputy Director General for IOM Ms. Sungah Lee, this afternoon to discuss humanitarian crises and IOM Cooperation with Government of South Sudan and others humanitarian partners. Ms. Lee informed the minister on her plan visit to Unity State-Benitu to assess the humanitarian situation this week.

Hon. Albino Akol Atak, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, appreciated the first visit of the IOM Deputy Director General to South Sudan. he recognized the work of IOM South Sudan in transporting of the returnees to places of origin since Sudanese war started in April 2023.

During the meeting the Minister called for IOM South Sudan in collaboration with IOM in Egypt to support the South Sudanese who fleet war of Sudan to Egypt by listing and to facilitate their movement to South Sudan.

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Monday, 3rd, November, 2025-Juba.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon . Albino A. Atak met with the Governor of Upper Nile State H.E. Jacob Dollar Ruot to discuss issues related to Humanitarian crisis.

The Governor Dollar emphasize that Upper Nile State is plaster with flooding which is currently the main problem affecting people in the State. He is also committed to oversee the issues of Nasir IPDs who flew to the Upper Nile State for provisional settlement, he thanks the minister for the hospitality.

Meanwhile the Chairperson of RRC Hon. Stephen Kueth Gach briefted the Governor on the RRC coordination with partners in Upper Nile State, during the Hon. Chair requested for cooperation between state RRC, government of Upper Nile State and partners to eased access for humanitarian relief to the affected population in the area.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Albino Akol Atak welcomed the Governor and congratulated him on his new appointment. Hon. Akol highlighted H.E. the Governor on the Government strategy response plan 2025 on how to response to the climate change and the Sudanese crises, he also underscores the humanitarian budget cuts, which led to the closure of same UN and International NGOs field offices in South Sudan and laid-off of the National staff.

Hon. Minister reassure the commitment of the Ministry in supporting to response to the disasters in most affected areas in the Country. he appealed for cooperation and information sharing between Upper Nile State authorities to alleviated the facilitation process during the emergency’s response, Hon. Mimister repeatedly called for access for humanitarian assistance to reach the disaster victims as soon as possible.

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THE MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT MET WITH HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES AFFAIRS MR. FILIPPO GRANDI IN GENEVA-SWIZERLAND.

Thursday 9th, Oct, 2025- Geneva.

Hon. Albino Akol Atak met with High Commissioner for Refugees Affairs to issues related to the documentation for refugee’s and Funding. Hon. Albino express “that the South Sudan is implementing the Global Refugee Compact and one of its GRF pledges was on documentation. We would like UNHCR support to provide machine readable IDs to enhance access into the national economic system, business entrepreneurship and others related services, the process was started last year but due to the humanitarian financial crisis it got stopped.

The influx of Returnees and Refugees from Sudan. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has caused a significant influx of South Sudanese returnees and Sudanese refugees, placing immense strain on South Sudan's already overstretched resources and aid capacity. Discussions focus on the urgent need for shelter, food, water, and essential services for these new arrivals.

Meeting also touched on the areas of Funding and Resource Mobilization, South Sudan's humanitarian response plans are chronically underfunded. Hon . Minister appeal to the international donor community for the increase of financial support to meet the needs of the vulnerable, including Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, and host communities.

Durable Solutions, moving beyond emergency aid to focus on long-term solutions, such as support for safe and voluntary returns of IDPs and refugees, and building the resilience of communities through investments in basic services and livelihoods”.

Meanwhile, the High Commissioner for Refugees Affairs appreciate the meeting and acknowledge the resilience to the South Sudan returnees and Sudanese refugees, he also values the open-door policy adopted by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan. Mr. Grandi promise to do what he can, in order to response to humanitarian crises in South Sudan.
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A BILATERAL MEETING WAS HELD BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND SUDANESE MINISTER OF INTERIOR.

Wednesday 8th, Oct, ,2025-Geneva-Switzerland.

Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, met with the Sudanese Minister of Interior Hon. Babiker Samara Mustafa in Geneva-Switzerland to discuss the pressing humanitarian situations in both countries.

The meeting focus on the Humanitarian Situations, addressing the challenges, particularly the large influx of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan into South Sudan (both South Sudanese returnees and Sudanese refugees).

Hon. Albino, highlighted the Open-Door Policy, adopted by the Government of South Sudan of keeping its borders open to those seeking safety and asylum. This policy has been repeatedly praised by international bodies like the UNHCR for allowing large numbers of people displaced by the Sudan conflict to enter.

On the bilateral Cooperation, the discussion focus on mechanisms for coordination on aid delivery, border management, and potentially facilitating the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of displaced populations when conditions allow. The security and protection of those fleeing conflict would be a primary concern.

In conclusion, Hon. Akol extent the greeting of H.E. the President and People of the Republic of South Sudan to the Government and people of Sudan at large.

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Monday 6th, October- 2025-Geneva-Swisserland.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, participated as Head of South Sudan Government Delegation at the 76th annual Session of the UNHCR Executives Committee (ExCom) which official open on 6th, Oct 2025- in Geneva.

During the General debate, Hon. Albino A. Atak gave his statement on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan as below:

"Excellencies, Amb. Marcelo Vázquez, Chairperson of the Executive Committee, Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honor to address this 76th Session of the Executive Committee on behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of South Sudan. I convey the warm greetings of H. E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, and express our deep appreciation to UNHCR for its steadfast leadership in providing continued solidarity and international protection to displaced and stateless persons both in South Sudan and globally.

Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates,
Since gaining independence 14 years ago, South Sudan has maintained an open-door policy toward refugees and asylum seekers from neighboring countries and beyond. This is not merely a policy, but a moral commitment—one rooted in our values and our own history of displacement. Today, South Sudan hosts approximately 600,000 refugees and asylum seekers, the majority of whom come from neighboring Sudan. Our open-door policy extends beyond entry at the border: it reaches into the communities that welcome refugees, share their limited resources, provide land for farming, and engage in joint agricultural cooperatives and small businesses. This inclusive approach underpins our efforts to transition refugee camps into integrated settlements, fostering peaceful coexistence between refugees and host communities, as outlined in our Durable Solutions Strategy and Action Plan (2024) launched last year.

Excellencies,
I am pleased to share that, in our commitment to ending statelessness, South Sudan has this year acceded to the 1954 and 1961 Statelessness Conventions. Our efforts are not only on paper—they are being realized in practice. For instance, more than 80 professors and lecturers displaced from Sudan have been absorbed into institutions of higher learning such as the University of Juba. Additionally, over 50 medical professionals have been integrated into private hospitals and clinics, with several receiving licenses to establish private practices. These actions reflect our dedication to refugee protection, hospitality, and solidarity, as well as our commitment to the Global Compact on Refugees and other international frameworks.

Excellencies, Despite our firm commitments, we face severe and compounding challenges. The impacts of climate-related shocks and the ongoing conflict in Sudan have stretched our response capacity to its limits. While we are grateful for the continued support from UNHCR, UN agencies, and INGOs, sharp reductions in donor funding since early 2025 have led to significant programmatic reductions, staff layoffs, office closures, and restructuring. These funding constraints are directly impacting the delivery of essential services—including protection, healthcare, education, food assistance, and livelihood support. UNHCR's response, alongside other partners, to the influx of over 1.2 million returnees and refugees from Sudan since 2023 has been commendable, particularly in managing key entry points at the South Sudan-Sudan border and supporting transit and reception sites in Renk, Malakal, including refugees’ camps in Maban, Jamjang, Wedweil, and Gorom. With coordination from IOM, South Sudanese forcibly returning from Sudan were supported in their onward transportation across the country. The Government contributed USD 5.3 million to this national effort.

Excellencies, In closing, allow me to highlight the steps South Sudan has taken to strengthen documentation systems for refugees. With support from UNHCR, we have formulated policies and legal frameworks to initiate the issuance of machine-readable refugee IDs and passports. However, due to the strained national resources and the shrinking external funding, the process slowed significantly in 2025. As a result, refugees—especially those seeking to start businesses, open bank accounts, access loans, or travel for medical and educational needs—continue to face barriers.

Excellencies, Without meaningful solidarity and shared responsibility, the pressure on South Sudan as a post-conflict country will only deepen the existing humanitarian crisis. We therefore call for renewed international partnerships that empower government institutions to protect, sustain, and find durable solutions for refugees, IDPs, returnees, and vulnerable host communities. In this context, we urge Member States and partners to join hands in upholding the principles of responsibility-sharing that lie at the heart of the global refugee protection system.

On behalf of the Government and people of South Sudan, I reaffirm our commitment to work closely with UNHCR, Member States, and partners in pursuit of sustainable and lasting solutions."

I Thank you.

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Saturday 4th, Oct, 2025 - Ethiopian-Adiss.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom, left Juba this afternoon to Switzerland-Geneva to Participate as Head of South Sudan Government delegation in Seventy-Six Annual Plenary Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee (ExCom) which will kick off on 6 to 10 Oct, 2025 in Geneva.

The South Sudan Ambassador in Ethiopia H.E. Butrous Thok has warmly welcomed and the delegation in Addis.

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Tuesday 22nd September 2025- Juba.

The minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Albino Akol met with Governor of Warrap State H.E. Bol Wek Angoth to briefed the minister on the humanitarian challenges in Warrap State.

H.E the Governor, appealed for humanitarian aids such as medicine, food, shelters, education facilities others basic needs.

Hon. Akol appreciated the briefing and pledged to continue supporting and responding to the disasters across the Country, he also expressed the government and partners flood preparedness and response plan of 2025.

Meanwhile, Hon. Stephen Kueth Gach, the National Chairperson for REC appreciate the work done by the Governor and his team more specifically on the stability in the State, which will help in responding to the disaster and humanitarian service delivery.

In the meeting Hon. Dr. Dennis Marial Mourwel, the Undersecretary for Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management.

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Africa Climate Summit 2025 – Side Event
Yesterday, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management proudly took part in the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa. Our Director General for Disaster Management, Dr. Banak Joshua Dei, who also serves as the National Focal Point for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), joined fellow experts in a panel discussion on:
“Towards Locally Driven Early Action through Adequate Policies and Practices.”
Dr. Banak highlighted the importance of locally led solutions, proactive policies, and stronger practices that put communities at the center of climate action and disaster preparedness.
This engagement reaffirms South Sudan’s commitment to building resilience and ensuring that early action saves lives and protects livelihoods. 💡🌱

Friday 5th, Sept, 2025 -Juba.

The Governor of Jonglei State H.E. Dr. Riek G*i Kok paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Hon. Albino Akol Atak Mayom.

Governor Kok updated the Minister on the humanitarian crisis in his State and appealed for immediate humanitarian intervention in response to the devastating floods now affecting Fangak and Pigi Country in Jonglei State.

During the meeting HE. Governor suggested the evocation of the affected population to higher grounds of Upper Nile, he also called for relief assistance mostly flood, medicine and non-food items.

Meanwhile, Hon. Ablino A. Atak emphasized with the people of Jonglei State noticed the request and relocation plan to the safer and dry land, he appeals to international and national organization to intervene immediately in responding to the disaster, the situation is dire and requires urgent coordinated action to save lives, protect livelihoods and build resilience against disasters.

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