The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said it is troubled by the increasing cases of abduction and human trafficking between Jonglei State and Pibor Administrative Area. Continue reading UN rights body alarmed by cases of abduction, slavery in Jonglei, Pibor
Category: Justice
Court of Appeal upholds ruling to compensate victims of Pieri plane crash
The Court of Appeal in Juba has upheld a high court verdict ordering South Supreme Airline to pay 350,000 US dollars as compensation for the two pilots who were killed in a plane crash in Jonglei State three years ago. Continue reading Court of Appeal upholds ruling to compensate victims of Pieri plane crash
Financial Abuse: How South Sudanese women work and get paid
Some South Sudanese men do not allow their wives to work over negative imaginations and trust issues, sources told Eye Radio, adding that even if the husbands do, it is on condition that they take full control over their income. Continue reading Financial Abuse: How South Sudanese women work and get paid
Soldiers arrested over rights violation in Gondokoro: Adil
The officer who was in charge of the recent disarmament exercise in Gondororo Payam of Juba County has been arrested with some soldiers over allegations of civilians’ harassment, said Central Equatoria governor. Continue reading Soldiers arrested over rights violation in Gondokoro: Adil
19-year-old man gets 5 years in jail for defiling, impregnating minor
The Gender-Based Violence and Juvenile Court in Juba on Wednesday sentenced a 19-year-old man to 5 years imprisonment for defiling and impregnating a female minor. Continue reading 19-year-old man gets 5 years in jail for defiling, impregnating minor
Man detained for arrowing another allegedly dating his wife
A man is being held in a Magwi County police custody, Eastern Equatoria State for allegedly shooting with a bow a person he suspected was in love affairs with his wife, according to the area criminal investigation officer.
Crime Investigator Onen George told Eye Radion that the incident occurred on Monday at around 4:00 PM in Agoro Payam.
According to the officer, the suspect he identified as Okeny Denmark accused the man of dating his wife.
Investigator Onen said the man under custody is a father of four but was not staying with the wife as she was taken by the relatives after he failed to pay bride price.
The officer said suspect Demark arrowed the alleged wife’s lover twice and the wounded man is currently under treatment at the government hospital in Magwi county.
“There’s a certain man who shot another man with an arow in Agoro at around 4pm yesterday, and the person is still under medication,” he confirmed to Eye Radio.
The wounded man is under treatment at the government hospital in Magwi county.
“They remove one arow and remaining one, and the suspect is under custody. The reason for the shooting that person is that the man is coning with his wife and the legal procedure will take it at cost,” he added.
Deputy Juba Mayor Thiik to sue UAP over sacked national staff
Juba City Council’s Deputy Mayor for Social Services said he will take legal action against UAP insurance company in two weeks’ time, should it fail to reinstate 57 national staff that it dismissed in 2023. Continue reading Deputy Juba Mayor Thiik to sue UAP over sacked national staff
Magwi man burns wife, 4 stepchildren to death
A man on Sunday set a family on fire killing four children and their mother in Amee Boma of Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria state, according to a criminal investigator.
Onen George Jalduong who is the County Crime Officer told Eye Radio that the man he did not disclose his name, torch a grass thatch house during Sunday’s wee hours while the children and their mother were asleep.
“In regard to the incident, a man set fire to the house, the suspect is currently in custody. The victims include five individuals – four children and their mother,” he said.
The motives behind the arson attack are unknown, but Jalduong says the unnamed suspect believed to be in his thirties who attempted to flee has been arrested following a prompt police response and is under investigation.
“When the incident occurred, police officers and security personnel promptly responded to the scene, managing to apprehend the suspect who had attempted to flee.
He added that “despite the distance, law enforcement successfully transported the individual to custody without encountering any problems.”
Head Chief of Iwire Payam in Magwi County confirmed the incident to Eye Radio on Monday morning.
“He came from Amara to Amee Junction, then at night he went to the home while they (the woman and the children) were sleeping and set fire.
“When a woman in the neighbor saw the fire, and whole house engulfed by fire, she screamed for help, then a boy nearby tried to rescue those people but it’s too late.
“Yesterday morning, the police and civil defense force went there, and they confirmed that four children plus the woman died. The name of the deceased mother was called Mary and the person who committed the crimes is called Okeny,” he narrated the incident to Eye Radio.
GBV activist urges public to report rape cases the soonest
A Gender-Based Violence activist calls on members of the public to report any form of GBV, especially cases of sexual violence as soon as they happen for survivors to get help. Continue reading GBV activist urges public to report rape cases the soonest
UN rights experts to visit South Sudan on Feb 12
A team of independent experts from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan will embark on a five-day visit to the country next week, the UN agency announced. Continue reading UN rights experts to visit South Sudan on Feb 12