Children held for years without trial in Juba Prison, officials say
Hundreds of children detained at South Sudan’s main juvenile correctional facility are facing prolonged detention and delayed access to justice, with some spending up to four years behind bars without appearing before a court, prison authorities have revealed. The concerns were raised during commemorations marking the Day of the African Child at the Juvenile Prison […]
Coalition advances self-reliance through community-led initiatives
National non-governmental organizations implementing the Pathways to Self-Reliance project have reported significant progress in strengthening community resilience and promoting locally driven development across South Sudan through climate-smart livelihoods and community-led response initiatives. The progress was highlighted during a project review meeting organized by the Community Resilience Consortium (CRC), a coalition of national organizations led by […]
Women’s groups push for gender sensitive constitution
Women’s rights organizations and young female leaders in South Sudan are calling for a gender-sensitive permanent constitution that guarantees equal rights and ensures women have a meaningful voice in shaping the country’s future. The calls emerged during an engagement between young women activists and officials from the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) and the Referendum […]
Inclusive education transforms lives of vulnerable families in Terekeka
Inclusive education and livelihood initiatives are bringing positive change to vulnerable families across Terekeka County, helping improve access to education, strengthen household incomes, and promote greater social inclusion for children with disabilities. The interventions, implemented by the Community Aid for Humanitarian Organization (CAHO), have reached communities in Muni, Nyori, Reggo, and Terekeka payams, where residents […]
NSS threatens arrests over unauthorized security uniforms
South Sudan’s National Security Service (NSS) has warned that individuals found manufacturing, selling, possessing, or wearing official security uniforms without authorization risk arrest and prosecution under the country’s laws. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Internal Security Bureau (ISB) of the NSS said it had observed an increase in cases involving unauthorized production […]
Juba’s Sherikat residents call for roads, schools and better security
Residents of Sherikat in Juba County are calling on the government, development partners, and humanitarian organizations to urgently improve road infrastructure, expand access to healthcare and education, and strengthen security in underserved communities, citing worsening living conditions and rising insecurity. Community leaders and residents from areas including Kadoro, Jebel Amianini, and Gumbo say poor infrastructure […]
Harassed, undocumented, yet determined: The untold story of refugee traders in South Sudan
Every morning before sunrise, Yasin Osman Adam Mohamed loads goods onto a vehicle bound for one of Juba’s bustling markets. Like thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled war and instability in neighboring Sudan, he is trying to rebuild a life shattered by conflict. But while entrepreneurship has offered a path toward survival and dignity, refugee […]
Greater Kapoeta communities want accountability from mining companies
Community leaders in Greater Kapoeta have called for greater accountability from mining companies, demanding that local communities benefit from the region’s mineral wealth. The call was made during a two-day forum organized by CSCNR, bringing together stakeholders from across Greater Kapoeta to assess mining activities and review community development commitments. Participants examined the implementation of […]
South Sudan’s oil output hits 174,000 barrels per day
South Sudan’s oil production has climbed to approximately 174,000 barrels per day, marking a significant milestone for the country’s petroleum industry and signaling renewed momentum in a sector that remains the backbone of the national economy. The achievement was announced on Thursday by the Ministry of Petroleum during a ceremony in Juba recognizing the efforts […]
Chiefs, women leaders undergo training to combat GBV in South Sudan
Traditional chiefs and women leaders from across South Sudan have begun a three-day training program in Juba aimed at strengthening community responses to gender-based violence (GBV), promoting women’s rights, and improving protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups. The workshop, organized by Global Voices Organization South Sudan (GVO), has brought together 30 participants, including 21 traditional chiefs […]
