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Impunity driving violence in South Sudan, UN rights commission says

·April 3, 2023·2 min read

The report by the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan details how perpetrators of the most serious crimes – including widespread attacks against civilians and extrajudicial killings – go unpunished, with senior Government officials and military implicated in serious violations. “Over several years, our findings have consistently shown...

South Sudan: Humanitarians call for justice after latest deadly attack

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·March 20, 2023·1 min read

The appeal comes after a convoy of more than 100 trucks transporting food and other assistance was ambushed on Friday in Jonglei state. Two contracted drivers were shot, one fatally, and another person died in a related road accident. A humanitarian worker was injured and is currently receiving treatment. Escalating...

Rights experts say peaceful transition in South Sudan crucial, amid ‘immense suffering’

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·February 19, 2023·3 min read

“The suffering across the country remains immense,” Commissioner Barney Afako said at a press conference in Juba, the capital. “South Sudanese women and girls continue to face unspeakable sexual violence.” On the penultimate day of a five-day visit, the Commission took stock of reports from civil society and stakeholders in...

South African peacekeeper killed after helicopter comes under fire mid-flight in DR Congo

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·February 6, 2023·2 min read

In a statement issued by his Spokesperson, UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack, which left the South African ‘blue helmet’ dead, and another wounded. Emergency landing According to news reports, the severely injured peacekeeper was able to continue flying, and along with the rest of the crew, managed to land...

UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ at deaths from South Africa gas tanker explosion

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·January 3, 2023·1 min read

The blast in Boksburg severely damaged the roof of the emergency department at the Tambo Memorial hospital there, killing and injuring dozens while also reportedly destroying houses and cars. Initial reports estimated around 27 deaths, but that figure had risen to 34 by the past weekend, according to regional health...

South Sudan: UN and partners make plea for urgent intervention to end ‘escalating violence’

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·December 29, 2022·2 min read

UNMISS, the African Union mission, regional bloc IGAD, the so-called Troika (United States, United Kingdom, and Norway), the European Union, and the body overseeing the peace agreement signed by the warring parties in South Sudan (R-JMEC), issued a statement on Wednesday, saying they were “gravely concerned about the escalating ongoing...

South Sudan: Amidst ‘unimaginable suffering’, over 260,000 in need slated for humanitarian support

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·December 24, 2022·2 min read

Interconnected shocks have had a devastating impact on the most vulnerable, said the UN humanitarian office, OCHA. “This funding will support reducing people’s vulnerability and protection risks through activities implemented by the United Nations humanitarian agencies in South Sudan”, stated Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan. And it...

South Sudan: UN rights chief appeals for end to ‘senseless violence’ in Upper Nile state

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·December 14, 2022·2 min read

In a statement, Mr. Türk said he was appalled by attacks against civilians by armed elements amid a surge in violence, urging the authorities and community leaders to act urgently to end the bloodshed. Over the past four months, at least 166 civilians have been killed, and 237 injured, as...

South Sudan: ‘Raw violence’ displaces thousands during ‘ruthless conflict’, UNHCR says

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·December 8, 2022·3 min read

“And more people are fleeing as conflict intensifies”, Arafat Jamal, UNHCR’s Representative in the world’s youngest country, said in a press release. At least 3,000 people have already fled to neighbouring Sudan – further escalating South Sudan’s refugee crisis, which is already the largest in Africa.  ‘Civilians under attack’ “Civilians are under...

South Sudan: Conflict and climate crisis drives rising hunger |

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·November 4, 2022·2 min read

Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise in areas affected by flood, drought and conflict, and some communities are likely to face starvation unless aid is sustained, and climate adaption measures are scaled up. Roughly two-thirds of the population, more than 7.7 million people, will not have enough to eat...

South Africa ‘on the precipice of explosive xenophobic violence’, UN experts warn |

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·July 15, 2022·3 min read

In a statement released on Friday, the rights experts cited “Operation Dudula” as an example of hate speech. Originally a social media campaign, Operation Dudula has become an umbrella for the mobilization of violent protests, vigilante violence, arson targeting migrant-owned homes and businesses, and even the murder of foreign nationals....

Window of opportunity closing for South Sudan, on road to lasting peace |

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·June 20, 2022·3 min read

“This includes the full and proper participation of women in all the mechanisms contemplated by the [Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan]”, said Nicholas Haysom, who is also Head of the UN Mission there (UNMISS). SRSG Haysom at UNSC: Renewed legislative activity is noticeable following completion...