Activist urges protection of defense teams in Dr. Machar’s trials
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has issued a strong appeal to national authorities, urging immediate action to ensure the safety and protection of all defense teams involved in ongoing politically sensitive court proceedings. In a public statement, CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani, emphasized the importance of safeguarding every individual participating in the judicial […]
South Sudan records 507 suicides in first eight months – report reveals
South Sudan recorded 507 suicide cases between January and August 2025, according to a new survey by the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO). The civil society group warned that unless urgent action is taken, the numbers could climb further due to economic hardship, social pressures, and political instability. Releasing the report in Juba, CEPO’s […]
Al Sabah on the brink: A children’s hospital in crisis
South Sudan’s main children’s hospital – Al Sabah – is no longer a place of healing. It has become a hazard, said Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, who issued a sobering appeal after visiting the facility. “With tears in my eyes,” Yakani said, “I beg our leaders to act.” According to activist Yakani, what […]
Civil Society oushes for transparency and security in Western Equatoria
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged the leadership of Western Equatoria State to focus on peace, security, and transparency in managing state affairs, stressing that citizens deserve service-centered governance. Welcoming the arrival of the Governor and Deputy Governor to Yambio, Yakani commended their presence in the state capital as a positive step toward demonstrating […]
UN General Assembly urged to act on South Sudan peace stalemate
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has appealed to the United Nations to take decisive action during the upcoming UN General Assembly to rescue South Sudan from a looming political crisis and renewed violence. Edmond Yakani, CEPO’s Executive Director, described the meeting as a “golden opportunity” for the UN Secretary-General and the Chairperson of […]
Yakani condemns threats against Jonglei-based activist
Prominent civil society activist Edmund Yakani has condemned threats made against Bol Deng Bol, a fellow activist in Jonglei State, following his outspoken criticisms of state policies. Bol, who resides in Bor town, has recently voiced his concerns that he is being targeted for his advocacy work, which he believes is being misrepresented as a […]
Kiir urged to order reopening of State Parliaments to avert revenue mismanagement
Civil society activists have called on President Salva Kiir to immediately direct state governors to reopen their parliaments, warning that the continued shutdown of state legislative assemblies is fueling mismanagement and diversion of public revenues. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Edmond Yakani, Thursday, raised serious concerns about what he […]
Gunmen Kill pregnant woman, husband in Lokiliri, abduct five children
A tragic attack has rocked Lokiliri Payam of Juba County after armed men gunned down two parents and abducted five children in an incident described by activists as “unacceptable and criminal.” The victims, identified as Agnes Moyo Ajo, who was pregnant, and her husband Abraham Ladu Dominic Okelo, were killed at around 11 p.m. on […]
Civil Society launches homegrown peace dialogue amid stalled processes
With the country stuck in a political deadlock and previous peace initiatives failing to yield results, South Sudanese civil society has announced a bold move to spearhead its own homegrown peace process aimed at restoring trust among political actors and ending cycles of violence. The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), […]
South Sudan teeters on the brink of deadly armed violence – CEPO warns
South Sudan is on the verge of plunging back into deadly armed violence unless political leaders urgently embrace dialogue, a leading civil society organization has warned. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) and a signatory to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), sounded […]
