13th August 2026
Justice

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

Author: Koang Chang | Published: 17 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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Defendant raises procedural challenges as Special Court adjourns to Friday

The Special Court in Juba on Wednesday adjourned proceedings until Friday after hearing a procedural challenge from a defendant who...

15 police officers trained in China to operate new forensic lab equipment – IGP

The National Police Service has announced that 15 South Sudanese police officers have completed training in China to operate and manage...

Bar association orders advocates to Verify academic credentials

The South Sudan Bar Association has directed more than 100 advocates to submit and authenticate their academic qualifications within one...

NTLA Caucus demands investigation into killing of Kapoeta East Commissioner

The Eastern Equatoria State Parliamentary Caucus at the National Transitional Legislative Assembly (NTLA) has strongly condemned the...

Nasir Trial: Third accused Gatwech Lam tells court top officials fueled tensions before attack

Nasir trial third accused Gatwech Lam Pouch has told the court that several top current and former government officials fueled regional...

IGP urges public to formally report online abuse, imposes strict ban on minors in bars

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), General Said Chawul Lom, has urged citizens to report cases of online abuse, defamation, and the...

Activist condemns killing of Kapoeta East Commissioner, calls on Council of States to intervene

Civil society activist Edmond Yakani has strongly condemned the killing of the Commissioner of Kapoeta East County, Stephen Lowosio, and...

Family confirms abducted businessman Athorbey held at Giada barracks

The family of abducted South Sudanese businessman Athorbey Al-Gaddhaffy-Dit has confirmed he is being held at the Giada military...

Special Court: Second accused denies leaking military intelligence, demands return of seized assets

The second accused in the Nasir garrison attack trial, businessman Mam Pal Dhuor, on Wednesday denied allegations that he shared...

UNDP, Judiciary launch mobile court for GBV, juvenile cases at Juba Central Prison

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Judiciary of South Sudan, has launched a Gender-Based Violence...

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