South Sudan’s Human Rights Defenders Network has awarded five activists in recognition of their outstanding work in defending human rights in the country.
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Category: Justice
Family seeks justice for slain Boda-boda rider
A family in Juba is demanding justice for the killing of a Boda-boda rider on Saturday, December 10. Continue reading Family seeks justice for slain Boda-boda rider
Kuel Aguer: I will keep fighting for freedom and democracy
Freed former Governor of Northern Bahr el Gazal State has vowed to continue “fighting for peace, freedom and democracy”, after he was cleared of all charges on Friday, December 9. Continue reading Kuel Aguer: I will keep fighting for freedom and democracy
U.S. calls on S. Sudan leaders to prosecute human rights violators
South Sudan’s leaders must act with urgency to end human rights violations and hold perpetrators accountable, says the United States Ambassador to the country. Continue reading U.S. calls on S. Sudan leaders to prosecute human rights violators
Kuel Aguer is freed over lack of evidence
A special court in Juba today dismissed the case against political detainee Kuel Aguer, and ordered for his immediate release, citing lack of evidence. Continue reading Kuel Aguer is freed over lack of evidence
Court indicts Abraham Chol for “insulting” the President
A special court in Juba has dropped several charges against religious leader Abraham Chol, but went on to indict him on charges of insulting the President and political interference. Continue reading Court indicts Abraham Chol for “insulting” the President
Lawyer faults Minister Marial for influencing court ruling
A lawyer has accused the Minister of Presidential Affairs of ordering the Judiciary to influence a Juba court decision, which overturned a ruling favoring his client. Continue reading Lawyer faults Minister Marial for influencing court ruling
People join Thomas Cirilo over presence of herders in Equatoria – Kiir
President Salva Kiir said he has been informed that some people are joining Thomas Cirilo because of the presence of cattle keepers in the Equatoria region. Continue reading People join Thomas Cirilo over presence of herders in Equatoria – Kiir
CTSAM-VM urged to investigate violence in Upper Nile
The UN mission and members of the international community in South Sudan have requested a Ceasefire monitor, CTSAM-VM to investigate the incidents of violence in the Upper Nile region. Continue reading CTSAM-VM urged to investigate violence in Upper Nile
Juba court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for defiling 16-year-old schoolgirl
The Gender-based violence court in Juba on Monday sentenced a man to 10 years in jail for defiling and impregnating a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Continue reading Juba court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for defiling 16-year-old schoolgirl