Withdraw politicized court trials, release Dr. Machar — UN rights body tells Juba
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has called on South Sudan’s government to immediately withdraw what it describes as politicized court trials and release detained opposition figures, including Riek Machar. The group warned that the prosecutions are deepening ethnic divisions and pushing the country toward renewed conflict. Presenting its latest investigative report […]
Hussein Abdelbagi sworn in as Kiir directs renewed focus on basic services
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sworn in Hussein Abdelbagi Akol as Vice President in charge of the Service Cluster, directing government institutions to intensify the delivery of basic services and place citizens’ livelihoods at the center of national policy and action. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, President Kiir tasked Vice President Abdelbagi with spearheading […]
Lucy Nyaga: “Inclusive education is a right, not charity”
Speaking during the launch of the Inclusive Education Resource Centre at the University of Juba, Lucy Nyaga, International Director Programmes at Light for the World, emphasized that disability inclusion in education is a fundamental right, not a charitable gesture. “Inclusive education is a right, not charity. This resource centre represents dignity, opportunity, and equal access […]
South Sudan launches inclusive education resource centre at University of Juba
South Sudan has marked a historic milestone in higher education with the launch of the country’s first Inclusive Education Resource Centre at the University of Juba. Speaking at the launch, Lucy Nyaga, International Director Programmes at Light for the World, described the centre as a turning point for inclusive education in South Sudan. “This launch […]
U.S. tells Juba: Act on peace deal, governance, or face consequences
The United States Department of State, through its Bureau of African Affairs, has issued a sharply worded statement warning that continued U.S. support for South Sudan hinges on immediate and credible action by the transitional government. The statement accuses authorities in Juba of repeatedly failing to meet commitments to both international partners and their own […]
