UN report: Arbitrary arrests and detentions remain serious concern in South Sudan
Arbitrary arrests and ensuing detention of civilians remain a serious human rights concern in South Sudan, according to a joint report by the UN Human Rights Office and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). Some 1,140 civilians were arbitrarily arrested and then detained for varying periods between January 2023 to May this year – among […]
Kiir Tells New CDF Gen. Nang to Professionalize SSPDF for National Defense
The newly appointed Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Paul Nang Majok, speaks at his reception ceremony at Bilpam in Juba on Thursday, December 12, 2024. | Credit | PPU By Deng Ghai Deng President Salva Kiir has instructed the newly appointed Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF), Gen. […]
Former Governor of Jonglei State Passes Away; Nation Mourns
Maker Thiong Maal By Deng Ghai Deng Condolences are pouring in from across the country for the sudden passing of the former governor of the defunct Jonglei state, Maker Thiong Maal. Maker passed away on Wednesday morning at Juba’s Gudele Hospital, where he was admitted for blood pressure, as confirmed by family members and a […]
Human Rights Day: Jonglei Leaders Urge Action on Violations and Accountability
Minister of gender William Chuol (L) Malual Kon, Minister of Peace (Middle) Geether Pious, Head of UNMISS in Bor (R) By Deng Ghai Deng Authorities in Jonglei State’s capital Bor marked Human Rights Day on December 10th with a strong call to refocus efforts on human rights as a crucial pathway to justice and […]
Anti-Corruption Day: Youth Demand Immediate Action Against Rampant Corruption in the Country
Rampant corruption continues to undermine South Sudan’s potential, with young citizens demanding a united effort for greater transparency and accountability in the government. Local resident Marial Paul expressed frustration over the pervasive corruption that he believes is eating away at the nation’s resources, leaving young South Sudanese with limited prospects for success. Marial stressed how […]
Poverty and Vulnerability Persist in Resource-Rich South Sudan – New Report
World Bank Country Manager Charles Undeland (L), South Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Planning Marial Dongrin Ater (C) and Director General of the National Bureau Statistics Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai (R). (Courtesy Photo) By Deng Ghai Deng A new South Sudan Poverty and Equity Assessment (PEA) Report, released on Tuesday by the World Bank, indicates […]