The US Embassy in South Sudan is urging the transitional government to safeguard civic and political space and protect journalists in order for them to bravely seek the truth. Continue reading South Sudan urged to grant civic space, protect journalists
Category: Justice
Kalisto’s lawyer allegedly threatened by security personnel
The lawyer of Pan African Law Chamber, currently suing the government at the East Africa Court of Justice over the disappearance of former Juba mayor, said two security personnel have threatened him and told him to back off from the case. Continue reading Kalisto’s lawyer allegedly threatened by security personnel
Kalisto’s wife laments ‘difficult situation’, begs for his release or trial
The wife of former Juba mayor Kalisto Ladu said on Thursday that her family is going through a “very difficult situation” over his arbitrary detention and called on the authority holding her husband to release or produce him for trial. Continue reading Kalisto’s wife laments ‘difficult situation’, begs for his release or trial
Eleven accused brokers held in Juba prison without trial demand justice
Eleven members of the National Brokers’ Union detained for three months in Juba Prison without court appearance demanded justice.
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Nagero man arrested for firearms materials released
A Nagero man detained for possessing firearms manufacturing materials has been released by authorities in Western Equatoria State, according to the County Commissioner.
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Kalisto was followed for 4 days before forceful arrest – Amnesty International
The human rights watchdog, Amnesty International has called on South Sudan Authorities to disclose the fate and whereabouts of former Mayor of Juba City, Kalisto Ladu. Continue reading Kalisto was followed for 4 days before forceful arrest – Amnesty International
Boy detained for filming Adil’s convoy has been released
A 15-year old boy who was arrested for filming a convoy of Central Equatoria state Governor during his to Yei town a week ago has been released, his mother confirmed. Continue reading Boy detained for filming Adil’s convoy has been released
Govt confirms being sued at EAC court over Kalisto’s detention
South Sudan government has confirmed receiving a notification from the East Africa Court of Justice requesting the Ministry of Justice to respond to a lawsuit over the “illegal detention” of Kalisto Lado. Continue reading Govt confirms being sued at EAC court over Kalisto’s detention
S. Sudanese free to choose btw EACJ and local justice system: judge
The Director of Training and Research at South Sudan Judiciary said every citizen is free to file lawsuit at the East African Court of Justice as long as their concerns fall under the treaty. Continue reading S. Sudanese free to choose btw EACJ and local justice system: judge
Former Magwi Commissioner David Otto out on bail
The Director of Juba Central Prison said former Magwi County Commissioner David Otto Ramson and his associate, accused in the killing of two businessmen in 2023, have been released on bail. Continue reading Former Magwi Commissioner David Otto out on bail