{"id":1794,"date":"2026-03-10T08:40:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldentimessouthsudan.com\/?p=1794"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:40:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:40:05","slug":"norwegian-officials-visit-vulnerable-people-in-upper-nile-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldentimessouthsudan.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/10\/norwegian-officials-visit-vulnerable-people-in-upper-nile-state\/","title":{"rendered":"Norwegian officials visit vulnerable people in Upper Nile State"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em><sub>Ambassador Roar Haugsdal<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | Author \u2013 Alex Onyango | Nairobi-Kenya |<\/sub><\/em><sub><em>Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba|<\/em><\/sub><em><sub>\u00a0GT-News |<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal, and the Secretary General of Caritas visited Malakal last to assess humanitarian operations supporting displaced communities in Upper Nile State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thousands of families in Malakal and surrounding areas continue to live with the aftermath of conflict and displacement, facing urgent needs for shelter, food, healthcare, and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, officials witnessed the work of Caritas and other humanitarian partners delivering essential services despite significant operational challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delegation highlighted both the scale of the crisis and the need for sustained support to ensure vulnerable populations receive life-saving aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Humanitarian agencies in Upper Nile have called for continued funding and international support to maintain and expand assistance to displaced communities who remain in precarious conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials expressed gratitude for the dedication of humanitarian workers, noting the importance of coordinated efforts to meet the ongoing needs of South Sudan\u2019s displaced population.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ambassador Roar Haugsdal Tuesday, 10 March 2026 | Author \u2013 Alex Onyango | Nairobi-Kenya |Photo: Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba|\u00a0GT-News | The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, Roar Haugsdal, and the Secretary General of Caritas visited Malakal last to assess humanitarian operations supporting displaced communities in Upper Nile State. 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