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
Category: Justice
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
Juba County apprehends 40 suspected land grabbers including army officers
The authorities in Juba County apprehended 40 suspected land grabbers, including military officers on Friday in Molubur of Lado Payam.
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Juba court convicts man to 5 years in jail for raping minor
The Gender-Based Violence Court in Juba sentenced a 21-year-old man to 5 years in prison for raping 15-year-old girl in 2021 and acquitted his associate over insufficient evident. Continue reading Juba court convicts man to 5 years in jail for raping minor
UN report indicates impunity driving violence in South Sudan
UN human rights body says widespread violence with impunity in South Sudan threatens the prospects of durable peace and human rights protections, but the government described the report as ridiculous and unverified.
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Gender analyst urges translation of South Sudan laws into local languages
A researcher and is urging different stakeholders to interpret the laws of South Sudan into local languages to help raise awareness on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV
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U.S. to sanction kidnappers of exiled South Sudanese activists
The United States government said it will impose visa restrictions on South Sudanese nationals directly responsible for transnational repression including the kidnapping and deportation of South Sudan activists abroad. Continue reading U.S. to sanction kidnappers of exiled South Sudanese activists
Army chief urged to take action against officers engaged in Juba land grabbing
The Commissioner of Juba in Central Equatoria State appeals to the Chief of Defense Force to take action against senior army generals who are grabbing lands in the county. Continue reading Army chief urged to take action against officers engaged in Juba land grabbing
Catholic priest arrested for sexually abusing two altar boys in Aweil
Police in Northern Bhar el Ghazal State have arrested a foreign Catholic Priest on accusations that he sexually assaulted two boys at his church in Aweil West County. Continue reading Catholic priest arrested for sexually abusing two altar boys in Aweil
US envoy urges South Sudan leaders to reject violence, embrace democracy
The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Africa appealed to the South Sudanese leaders to ensure the conduct of credible elections and embrace democracy and human rights. Continue reading US envoy urges South Sudan leaders to reject violence, embrace democracy