Save the Children suspends aid in Walgak after vehicles seized
Save the Children has temporarily suspended its humanitarian operations in Walgak, Akobo West County, following two separate incidents involving the taking of its clearly marked humanitarian vehicles, the organisation said. In a statement issued on Saturday, Save the Children South Sudan confirmed that earlier this year, three of its vehicles were taken without consent but […]
Special court hears digital evidence against Machar, seven SPLM/A-IO officials
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Friday heard testimony from a digital forensics expert presented by the prosecution as it continues the trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and senior leaders and members of the SPLM/A-IO. The court, sitting for its 45th session at Freedom Hall, received evidence from Mr. […]
UK court hands life sentence to South Sudanese asylum seeker
A South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Kingdom for the brutal murder of a hotel worker in an unprovoked attack at a railway station, according to the BBC. Deng Majek will serve a minimum of 29 years in prison after being convicted of killing Rhiannon Whyte, 27, whom […]
Yakani urges Kiir to act on Kenya’s ceasefire and dialogue call
CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakani has urged President Salva Kiir to act on Kenya’s call for a ceasefire and inclusive dialogue, warning that South Sudan’s transition remains fragile without decisive leadership. Yakani was responding to official statements issued after President William Ruto’s meeting with South Sudanese government representatives, in which Kenya called for an immediate […]
Court postpones Dr. Machar case after forensic testimony delayed
The Special Court trying suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused on Wednesday adjourned proceedings until Friday after a technical setback delayed the presentation of key forensic evidence. The 44th session had been scheduled to hear testimony from a foreign forensic expert from South Africa, expected to be the prosecution’s final witness. […]
Civil society across ten states warns of escalating insecurity
Civil society networks operating across South Sudan’s ten states, together with Greater Pibor and Ruweng Administrative Areas, have raised alarm over what they describe as a rapidly deteriorating security situation that is severely affecting civilian wellbeing across the country. In a joint press statement released earlier today, the networks warned that growing military confrontations and […]
Judges end secret hearings in Dr. Machar case, allow public access
The Special Court investigating the Incident of Nasir has announced that all future hearings in the case against First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven other leaders of the SPLM/A (IO) will be open to the public and the media, marking a significant shift from weeks of closed-door proceedings. The announcement was made on […]
UN warns senior leaders could be held liable for Jonglei violence
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that senior political and military leaders could face individual criminal responsibility for violence in Jonglei State. In a statement issued on January 25, the Commission expressed grave alarm at public remarks by senior military figures that encourage violence against civilians, combined with reports […]
MSF evacuates staff from Akobo as security situation deteriorates
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has evacuated critical staff members from its healthcare facility in Akobo County, Jonglei State, following a sharp deterioration in the security situation in the area. The evacuation took place on 24 January after MSF received a clear instruction from relevant authorities and conducted its own […]
SSPDF general’s words ignite fears of widespread civilian killings — Rights group
Human rights activists have raised grave alarm following incendiary remarks attributed to a senior South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) commander, warning that such rhetoric could fuel mass civilian killings and grave international crimes if left unaddressed. The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) on Sunday strongly condemned statements reportedly made by General Johnson Olony, […]
