South Sudan
Intercommunal conflict and abuses by security forces and armed groups continue to exact a horrific toll on civilians. Sexual violence, including conflict-related sexual violence, against women and girls has been widespread, with few examples of perpetrators being brought to justice in military or civilian courts. The humanitarian situation in South Sudan remains dire, with the United Nations declaring that food insecurity is the worst it has been since South Sudan’s independence.
Following escalating tensions and clashes, between government forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), President Salva Kiir and First Vice President and SPLS/A-IO leader Riek Machar, agreed in April to accelerate the integration of their forces as provided under the 2018 revitalized peace deal.
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Africa
April 29, 2024
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Refugees and MigrantsA boat carrying dozens of Sudanese refugees —including survivors of atrocities in Darfur—capsized in the Mediterranean on 7 February after leaving Tunisia. Only two people survived, and an estimated 40 are dead or missing.
March 13, 2024
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United Nations
February 13, 2024
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February 2, 2022
UN: High Risk in Conflicts for Children with Disabilities
Urgently Strengthen Protection, Assistance, Inclusion
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July 29, 2021
South Sudan: Summary Executions in North
Investigate Officials and Security Forces; End Killings, Other Abuses in Warrap State
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News
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March 1, 2024
South Sudan: Human Rights Council should Ensure Ongoing International Scrutiny, Investigations
HRW statement - Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan
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February 26, 2024
Joint NGO letter Calls for Renewal of UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan at Critical Moment
As elections loom, extend vital Human Rights Commission mandate
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December 22, 2023
Human Rights Watch’s Role in Conflict and Crisis
How HRW Documents Wartime Abuses, Advocates to Protect Civilians, and Promotes Justice
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August 9, 2023
South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings
Government Should Hold All Responsible Officials to Account, Establish Hybrid Court
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August 7, 2023
Cluster Munitions: South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban
Becomes 112th State Party to International Treaty
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July 27, 2023
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill
Parliament Should Strengthen Oversight, Further Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers
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June 8, 2023
South Sudan Ratifies Crucial African Women’s Rights Treaty
Ensure Effective Implementation, Enforcement of Maputo Protocol
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March 7, 2023
South Sudan: UN Human Rights Council should maintain efforts to challenge impunity continuing to fuel grave abuses
HRW Statement - Item 2 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan - HRC52