The mother and uncle of a girl have been thrown in prison in Rumbek of Lakes State after she fled in fear of being forced to marry a man against her will, an advocate confirmed. Continue reading Lakes: Woman jailed for helping daughter flee forced marriage
Category: Justice
Pibor MPs condemn killing of 15 including Jebel Boma commissioner
Lawmakers representing Greater Pibor Administrative Area at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly have condemned the killing of Jebel Boma Commissioner and 14 others in a road ambush. Continue reading Pibor MPs condemn killing of 15 including Jebel Boma commissioner
Two mentally ill women released from Juba Prison
Two mentally challenged women previously detained by their families at Juba Central Prison have been released, the prison confirmed, amid concerns over the jailing of mentally ill persons in the country. Continue reading Two mentally ill women released from Juba Prison
Mayom, Gogrial East promise to arrest cattle rustlers
The commissioners of Mayom County in Unity State, and Gogrial East County in Warrap state have vowed to hold accountable perpetrators of a cattle camp violence which left 11 people dead, and nine others wounded on Saturday. Continue reading Mayom, Gogrial East promise to arrest cattle rustlers
Social worker urges parents to raise law-abiding children
A social worker at Juba Central Prison is urging parents to monitor their children’s behaviors and raise them in a righteousness in order to help them avoid illegal activities and criminal records. Continue reading Social worker urges parents to raise law-abiding children
Cabinet passes anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing bill
The South Sudan cabinet on Friday passed the 2012 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act 2012 amendment bill 2024. Continue reading Cabinet passes anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing bill
EAC court asks South Sudan to replace outgoing judge
The President of the East African Court of Justice has alerted the government of South Sudan to replace its judge Justice Dr Charles Nyawelo as his tenure is due to end in May 2024. Continue reading EAC court asks South Sudan to replace outgoing judge
US to impose visa restrictions on ‘corrupt’ individuals in South Sudan
The United States government announced plans to impose visa restrictions on “multiple” South Sudanese individuals allegedly involved in corruption that fuels conflict in the country. Continue reading US to impose visa restrictions on ‘corrupt’ individuals in South Sudan
Disarmament force tortured, extorted civilians in Gondokoro: report
The joint disarmament force in Gondokoro Payam of Juba County were involved in human rights abuses including arrests, torture and extortion of civilians in December 2023, the ceasefire monitors CTSAM-VM said. Continue reading Disarmament force tortured, extorted civilians in Gondokoro: report
Activist questions delay in passing Family Law, GBV Bill
A gender activist is questioning the transitional government’s hesitation to kickstart the process of passing the anti-Gender-Based Violence Bill and Family Law which were drafted in 2020. Continue reading Activist questions delay in passing Family Law, GBV Bill