Youth union demands action on delayed youth-focused Bills
The South Sudan National Youth Union (SSNYU) has called on lawmakers and key ministries to fast-track youth-related legislation that remains stalled in Parliament or trapped in draft stages across institutions. The call was made during a press conference held Wednesday evening in Juba following a three-day youth legislation workshop in Juba. Thess Marial Rong Ayok, […]
‘They did not die for nothing’: Juba massacre families seek justice, recognition
More than three decades after the 1992 Juba Massacre, survivors and relatives of the victims continue to seek justice, recognition, and healing. They gathered in Juba on July 7th to commemorate the lives lost during one of the darkest chapters in South Sudan’s history. Under the theme “Documenting Memories, Demanding Recognition, Honoring Sacrifices for Sovereignty,” […]
CES governor calls on citizens to stand together for peace
In his address on South Sudan’s14th Independence anniversary, Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity and a renewed commitment to peace among the citizens. The Governor stressed that unity is important for tackling challenges, which he believes this will pave the way for a brighter future for all. He reaffirmed his […]
Gender justice takes center stage in South Sudan’s peace agenda
South Sudan’s march toward lasting peace took a bold step forward this week, as international and local stakeholders came together to elevate gender justice as a cornerstone of the nation’s future. In a high-level seminar hosted by UN Women and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), voices from government, civil society, and the global […]
Judicial overhaul begins as Baak takes over Supreme Court
South Sudan’s judiciary is set for a major transformation as President Salva Kiir Mayardit officially swore in Dr. Benjamin Baak Deng Bol as the new Chief Justice in a ceremony at the Presidency on Monday. Dr. Baak assumes the highest judicial office alongside his newly appointed deputy, Laku Tranquilo Nyombe. Supreme Court Justice Dr. James […]
Justice sought for boda-boda rider found dead by the roadside
The family of Wol Akol Ngor, a young boda-boda driver whose body was discovered along the roadside in Agep Awer, Kuac South, Warrap State, is calling on authorities to bring his killers to justice. According to his brother, Ngor Akol Ngor, Wol was originally from Aweil West County in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State but […]
