A community dialogue has called for awareness raising and training of Chiefs to sensitize communities on the stigmatization of survivors of Gender-Based violence. Continue reading Mangaten community dialogue calls for empowerment of chiefs on GBV
Category: Justice
Three suspects arrested in killing of senior army officer in Nyirol County
Authorities in Nyirol of Jonglei State have arrested three suspects in the slaying of a senior SPLA-IO officer allegedly over adultery last month including two others for taking revenge. Continue reading Three suspects arrested in killing of senior army officer in Nyirol County
Police arrest suspects with alleged black magic to smell houses with money in Juba
Police have arrested some women accused of witchcraft allegedly with black magic to smell houses with a lot of money in Juba, the Deputy Mayor has said.
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Police denounces harassment of ladies over ‘dress code’
The spokesperson of the police has denounced harassment of women and girls because of their dressing style in Juba. Continue reading Police denounces harassment of ladies over ‘dress code’
U.S. envoy concerned by reports of sexual violence in South Sudan
U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler said the Embassy is “deeply troubled” by reports of sexual violence and lack of accountability for such crimes in the country. Continue reading U.S. envoy concerned by reports of sexual violence in South Sudan
Activist repeats calls to enact Family Law
The Chairperson of Women Advocacy Association of South Sudan is reiterating calls on the national government to speed up enactment of Family Law to protect women’s rights. Continue reading Activist repeats calls to enact Family Law
Police tells public to report corrupt officers by dialing 112
The National Police Spokesperson has called on the public to report any harassment or extortion from unscrupulous police personnel using the emergency number 112. Continue reading Police tells public to report corrupt officers by dialing 112
Juba men starting to report GBV against them – court data
Statistics from the Gender-Based Violence and Juvenile Court in Juba indicate that 9 out of the 91 percent of cases it has recorded are violence against men, as a group of advocates clarify that GBV is not only perpetrated against women. Continue reading Juba men starting to report GBV against them – court data
Police confirms detention of suspected gangs at Rajaf Training Center
The National Police Spokesperson confirmed Friday that some suspected criminal gangs arrested in the ongoing police crackdown are being kept at Rajaf Training Center in what he said is a bid to decongest detention centers.
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Police chief Marol warns CID officers against criminal activities
The Inspector General of Police General Atem Marol has cautioned Criminal Investigation Department personnel against getting involved in criminal activities and operate within the law. Continue reading Police chief Marol warns CID officers against criminal activities