Machar Trial: Defense and prosecution clash over Nasir evidence
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven SPLM/A-IO officials grew increasingly contentious on Monday, as defense lawyers and state prosecutors clashed over conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies in the investigation of the Nasir incident. The 27th session at Freedom Hall centered on the defense’s grilling of the prosecution’s first witness, Major […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
Activists warn politicians against manipulating South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue
Civil society activists have issued a strong warning to political leaders and parties in South Sudan against attempting to manipulate the ongoing South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue, emphasizing that such actions could undermine the peace process and harm ordinary citizens. The warning comes amid growing concerns over political splits and internal power struggles within parties that […]
Activists call for safer digital spaces for women amidst rising online abuse
As South Sudan joins global commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, rights groups are sounding the alarm over the escalating threat of digital violence targeting women and girls in the country. The call was made during a high-level dialogue convened by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ) on […]
OPINION| Political actors must unite to salvage our ailing nation — the case of CES and other States
South Sudan is standing at a defining moment. Across the nation, political mistrust, economic hardship, security concerns, weakened institutions, and declining public confidence continue to erode the foundations of peace and development. At such a critical juncture, unity among political actors is not simply desirable, it is essential. And nowhere is this urgency more visible […]
