South Sudan churches call for end to war, release of political detainees
South Sudan’s church leaders have issued a strong Christmas and New Year appeal calling for an immediate end to war, the release of political detainees, and the opening of a new chapter of genuine, inclusive dialogue to rescue the country from deepening violence, economic hardship, and public despair. The message was delivered by The Most […]
Moru Congregation accuses Juba diocese of abuse, asset grabbing
The Moru Congregation has accused the Juba Diocese of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan of abuse of authority, intimidation, and unlawful takeover of church properties, calling for dialogue and the restoration of its autonomous status during a press conference held on Friday evening at St. Thomas Moru Church in Munuki, Juba. The press conference, […]
Kuajok police nab 173 in overnight crime crackdown
Police in Kuajok Town have arrested more than 173 suspected criminals during an overnight security operation aimed at curbing rising crime and restoring public safety in the municipality. The operation, conducted late at night, was led by the newly appointed Kuajok Town Mayor, Atek Lual Achuil, in close coordination with state police and other security […]
Second, third witnesses testify as Machar trial enters 31st session
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and seven other senior SPLM/A-IO members continued on Monday as the Special Court on the Nasir Incident held its 31st session at Freedom Hall, during which the prosecution presented testimony from its second and third witnesses. The court proceedings focused largely on the failed evacuation […]
Wau residents urge action as cost of living continues to climb
Residents of Wau are increasingly struggling to cope with the rising cost of living as prices of basic commodities continue to surge in local markets, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fragile economic situation. Interviews conducted by Standard Zone News reveal that households are finding it difficult to meet daily needs, with many saying their […]
Civil society condemns killing of Yei student, demands swift action
The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Senior Three student in Yei River County, calling the attack “ruthless” and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The victim, Emmanuel Kanjo Kennedy, popularly known as Kennedy, was a student at Immanuel Model Secondary School and a rising […]
Activist Yakani condemns assault on lawyer in forced marriage case
A human rights activist has condemned the reported assault of defense lawyer Josephine Ahel (Adhet) Deng inside a Juba police station, describing the incident as a serious breach of child-protection laws and a troubling escalation in a long-running forced marriage case involving a teenage girl. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress […]
Justice advocates demand increase in South Sudan mobile courts
Justice advocates and legal sector stakeholders are calling for an expanded number of mobile courts across South Sudan, citing the urgent need to improve access to justice for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. The call was made on Wednesday during the closing of a two-day roundtable on strengthening justice for displaced communities, held […]
Lawmakers in WES push Bill to jail men who abandon pregnant partners
Lawmakers in Western Equatoria State are advancing a crucial bill that seeks to criminalize men who impregnate women and later abandon them, leaving mothers to shoulder the full weight of pregnancy and childcare. The proposed law, currently at its first reading in the state legislative assembly, introduces tough penalties aimed at curbing rising cases of […]
Justice for sale: Mothers expose bribery and abuse in Juba cells
At 56, Agnes Awadia carries the memory of her son’s arrest like a wound that refuses to heal. Ben, unarmed and with no gang ties, was swept up during a police crackdown and pushed into the dim cells where freedom often depends less on justice than on payment. It began on a humid July evening […]
