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Adjumani: Refugees attacked over alleged rape
More than 40 houses of South Sudanese refugees were burned down in Ayilo Camp in Adjumani District by the host community after Continue reading Adjumani: Refugees attacked over alleged rape
Communities near oil fields feel abandoned by gov’t
Communities living near the oil producing areas have accused the government of doing little to address the oil pollution. Continue reading Communities near oil fields feel abandoned by gov’t
Preliminary signing of agreement delayed as gov’t consults
The Sudanese minister of foreign affairs says the parties could not sign the preliminary agreement because the South Sudan government had Continue reading Preliminary signing of agreement delayed as gov’t consults
African countries urged to enforce arms embargo on S. Sudan
A human rights group is calling on African countries to enforce the arms embargo that was imposed by the UN Security Council last week.
The embargo and renewed sanctions were imposed just days after a report of gross violation said to have been committed by government forces and its allies.
These include executions, wholesale destruction of homes and property, sexual violence, arbitrary detention, and torture.
During the vote on the resolution at the UN Security Council, Côte d’Ivoire was the only African government that supported the move.
“It is now up to regional neighbors like Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda to ensure the implementation,” read a statement by the HRW.
“To date, these countries have not enforced UN sanctions against the eight South Sudanese men currently subject to travel bans and asset freezes.”
The rights group said as members of the regional bloc, IGAD, these countries have invested in bringing an end to the atrocities.
It saID if they really want to protect South Sudan’s civilians, they need to enforce the embargo and cooperate with the UN panel of experts to show they are doing so.
Gov’t blames Sudan’s foreign affairs minister of confusing talks
The government has blamed the Sudanese minister of foreign affairs for allegedly confusing the peace process in Khartoum. Continue reading Gov’t blames Sudan’s foreign affairs minister of confusing talks
Human rights group to assess impact of oil pollution
A team from the South Sudan Human Rights Commission is soon expected to pay visit to oil producing areas to assess the impact of the oil pollution. Continue reading Human rights group to assess impact of oil pollution
Why marking of secondary leaving exams delayed
The National Examination Council has started marking the secondary school leaving examinations, 5 months after it was sat. Continue reading Why marking of secondary leaving exams delayed
Khartoum parties urged not to ‘give away’ S. Sudan’s natural resources
Members of the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources are urging the parties to the peace talks in Khartoum not to sign a deal that will allow Sudan Continue reading Khartoum parties urged not to ‘give away’ S. Sudan’s natural resources
Double tragedy befalls Juba family
A double tragedy has befallen a South Sudanese family after the father died on learning his daughter lost her legs in an accident in India. Continue reading Double tragedy befalls Juba family