The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs said the independence of South Sudan judiciary has been compromised by the interference of non-legal personnel in the work of courts in the country. Continue reading Non-legal actors meddling affects judiciary impartiality: Madol
Category: Justice
Molubur Chief calls for gov’t intervention as land grabbers demolished his house
Molubur village chief in Lado Payam of Juba County has pleaded with the government to save the community from land grabbers.
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UNMISS urges GBV survivors to report abuses
An official of the UN Mission in South Sudan is encouraging survivors to report acts of sexual exploitation by staff of UN agencies to authorities for accountability. Continue reading UNMISS urges GBV survivors to report abuses
Court halts South Sudan Bar Association elections
The Court of Appeal in Juba has issued an order suspending the upcoming elections of the South Sudan Bar Association, which were scheduled for next week. Continue reading Court halts South Sudan Bar Association elections
Woman sentenced to 5 years in jail for stabbing husband to death
The Gender-Based Violence Court in Juba convicted a woman on Wednesday to five years in jail for stabbing and killing her husband in a family dispute. Continue reading Woman sentenced to 5 years in jail for stabbing husband to death
Haysom condemns killing of UNMISS staff in Ruweng
The head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) condemned the killing of its South Sudanese staff member in Abiemnhom of Ruweng Administrative Area on Tuesday, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. Continue reading Haysom condemns killing of UNMISS staff in Ruweng
Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
The government of Pibor Administrative Area has arrested three youth in connection with the abduction of five children from the Equatoria region in 2023. Continue reading Pibor arrests 3 suspected child abductors
Abdelbagi calls for acceptance of people with HIV in society
The Vice President for Service Cluster has called on South Sudanese to respect the human rights of people living with HIV and support them as equal members of the society. Continue reading Abdelbagi calls for acceptance of people with HIV in society
Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
A police officer accused of shooting and killing a 12-year-old girl in Rumbek Central County of Lakes State on the night of 29th February, has surrendered to the police, according to the state authorities. Continue reading Lakes State: Man allegedly kills girl, 12, thinking she was cattle raider
Advocate urges timely reporting of early marriage cases
An advocate in Juba is encouraging the South Sudanese public to urgently report cases of early marriage in their areas and not wait until the survivor is stranded in pregnancy. Continue reading Advocate urges timely reporting of early marriage cases