The Public Attorney Office in Central Equatoria State has referred 275 major criminal cases including rape and killings to the High Court – setting the precedence for trial. Continue reading 275 criminal cases referred to Juba High Court
Category: Justice
Veteran judge criticizes blood compensation practice, says it’s illegal
Former High Court Judge Dr. Geri Raimondo has criticized the customary court practice that encourages blood compensation for murder cases, which was recently undertaken in Warrap State. Continue reading Veteran judge criticizes blood compensation practice, says it’s illegal
Ex-judge urges public to sue ‘corrupt’ police officers
A former High Court Judge has called on the public to obtain evidence and sue police officers asking for money to facilitate their case, hinting that paying the officers is corruption. Continue reading Ex-judge urges public to sue ‘corrupt’ police officers
Man to appear in Torit Court for allegedly raping minor
A 39-year-old man is due to appear before court soon for allegedly rapping a 12- year -old girl in the border town of Nimule in Eastern Equatoria State. Continue reading Man to appear in Torit Court for allegedly raping minor
Wau youth leader released on bail, others remain in detention
The Deputy Chairperson of Luo-Youth Association who was arrested in Wau town in Western Bahr el Ghazal State over the Jur River Bridge protest, has been released on bail. Continue reading Wau youth leader released on bail, others remain in detention
MP renews call on authorities to release detained youths in Wau
A national lawmaker has renewed his call for the authorities to release three youths who have been arbitrarily arrested for protesting the name of the new Jur River Bridge. Continue reading MP renews call on authorities to release detained youths in Wau
Jonglei deputy governor vows justice as youth fighting claims 3 lives
Jonglei State Deputy Governor has vowed to bring to account those involved in the killing of three people including a wrestler during a communal fighting between youth from two neighboring communities. Continue reading Jonglei deputy governor vows justice as youth fighting claims 3 lives
Court blocks case transfer for man accused of gouging daughter’s eyes
The Court of Appeal in Juba has rejected a plea to have the case of a man accused of gouging the eyes of his daughter transferred to where the crime was committed but agreed to the request of his defense lawyer to grant him access to an interpreter. Continue reading Court blocks case transfer for man accused of gouging daughter’s eyes
South Sudan activists to push for hybrid court formation
A South Sudanese civil society activist said he and fellow colleagues will use the upcoming session of the African Commission on Human and People Rights in Tanzania to engage the continental body to pressure Juba on the establishment of hybrid court. Continue reading South Sudan activists to push for hybrid court formation
South Sudan prisons swell up with 12,000 inmates
Over 12,000 people are currently languishing in overcrowded prisons across South Sudan with Juba, Wau and Rumbek central prisons the most overcrowded, a prison official said.
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