We have been very concerned at the terrible news of renewed fighting in Juba.  It seems that looting of property by armed men is the order of the day and there are worrying reports of the arming of ethnic communities.  The economic situation is dire, prices have risen through the roof and food is in very short supply.  Nevertheless there is hope.  Life is returning to normal and institutions, including Juba University and Health Science Institute, are expected to resume work on 18 July.  Our friends at Kimu and at least some of our students are safe; Kimu has not been looted and work there resumed on 13 July.

We pray that real lasting peace will come to South Sudan.