13th August 2026
Justice

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes

Author: Koang Chang | Published: 20 hours ago

A court in Syria on Tuesday sentenced former President Bashar Assad and his younger brother, Maher Assad, to death in absentia after...

Author: Koang Chang | Published: August 11, 2026

Juba Central Prison gets 480 new beds in bid to ease overcrowding

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Police Chief: Social media rumors a major challenge to public order

The Inspector General of the National Police Service, Gen. Said Chawul Lom, has identified the spread of rumors on social media as a...

South Sudan Bar Association unveils roadmap to improve access to justice

The Chairperson of the South Sudan Bar Association, Arop Malueth, has announced the launch of a five-year strategic plan aimed at...

Defense challenges digital evidence as court adjourns Machar trial to April 10

Defense lawyers for suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused challenged a digital forensic expert’s...

VP Hussein calls for calm at Khor Kaltan victims’ funeral

Vice President Hussein Abdelbaggi has called on the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities following the killing of civilians...

Governor Lobong sets conditions for release of detained girls

Eastern Equatoria Governor Louis Lobong Lojore has issued a directive requiring parents to provide formal guarantees and commitments to...

Juba High Court sentences five officers to 24 years for raid on General’s home

The High Court sitting at Juba Central Prison has handed down a 24-year prison sentence to five security personnel found guilty of a...

EXPLAINER: Are South Sudan’s legal safeguards protecting citizens from arbitrary detention?

As public concern grows over cases of prolonged detention and alleged procedural violations, legal experts are shedding more light on the...

Supreme Court sets April 23 for govt response in AMB Ajing’s constitutional challenge

The Supreme Court of South Sudan has scheduled April 23, 2026, as the date for the government to formally respond to a constitutional...

President Kiir directs Unity and Ruweng leaders to restore law and order

President Salva Kiir has issued a stern directive to the leadership of Unity State and the Ruweng Administrative Area (RAA), tasking them...

Why 80% of lawyers are based in Juba while states lack judges

The President of the South Sudan Bar Association, Arop Malueth, has raised concern over the concentration of legal professionals in Juba,...

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