The United States government said the recent South Sudan investigation into the death of journalist Christoper Allen has failed to address factors that led to his demise and the “disrespectful treatment” of his remains. Continue reading US unsatisfied with South Sudan investigation into Allen’s death
Category: Justice
Rights group expresses concerns for Kalisto’s safety
International rights body Human Rights Watch has raised alarm over the situation of the kidnapped and detained former Mayor of Juba, Kalisto Ladu. Continue reading Rights group expresses concerns for Kalisto’s safety
South Sudan Civil Society Forum ‘strongly’ condemns Kalisto’s arrest
The South Sudan Civil Society Forum or SSCSF has strongly condemned the arrest of Kalisto Ladu on Easter Sunday by unidentified armed individuals in Juba. Continue reading South Sudan Civil Society Forum ‘strongly’ condemns Kalisto’s arrest
Kalisto’s wife concerned about his unknown whereabouts
The wife of former Mayor of Juba Kalisto Ladu expressed concerns over the unknown whereabouts of her husband since he was kidnapped on Easter Sunday. Continue reading Kalisto’s wife concerned about his unknown whereabouts
Oyet: Kalisto can seek redress in Regional Court if local Judicial process is compromised
The First Deputy Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly says Kalisto Lado is free to seek redress in regional courts if the local judicial process is compromised. Continue reading Oyet: Kalisto can seek redress in Regional Court if local Judicial process is compromised
Activist calls for Kalisto to be handed over to Police for due process
A human Rights Activist urged the National Security Service to hand over the former Mayor of Juba City who was detained on Sunday morning to the police. Continue reading Activist calls for Kalisto to be handed over to Police for due process
Kenya shipping agents sue over S. Sudan cargo tracking fees
Kenyan clearing agents have challenged the $350 charged per container of all cargo destined for South Sudan. Continue reading Kenya shipping agents sue over S. Sudan cargo tracking fees
South Sudanese refugee dies in military detention in Sudan’s Sinner State
One of the twenty South Sudanese refugees arrested by the Sudanese army in Sennar State has died in detention in Sinja, an advocate for refugee affairs has said. Continue reading South Sudanese refugee dies in military detention in Sudan’s Sinner State
136 soldiers convicted for murders, rape since 2020: Bilpam
The SSPDF Military Justice said it has convicted 136 officers who committed various offenses, including sexual violence against women and girls in the last four years. Continue reading 136 soldiers convicted for murders, rape since 2020: Bilpam
Govt concludes Christopher Allen was killed ‘in crossfire’
The government-led investigation committee into the killing of British-American journalist Christopher Allen concluded Thursday that he was killed “in crossfire” during fighting at Kaya town of Central Equatoria State. Continue reading Govt concludes Christopher Allen was killed ‘in crossfire’