September 09
South Sudan: Parliament Approves Transitional Justice Laws
Work with African Union to Establish Hybrid Court Read more »
July 04
South Sudan: Damaging Security Law Revisions Adopted
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
July 02
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
April 29
South Sudan: 'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »
March 01
South Sudan: 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 Read more »
February 26
South Sudan: 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 Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Sudan: Cluster Munitions - South Sudan Accedes to Global Ban
Becomes 112th State Party to International Treaty Read more »
July 27, 2023
South Sudan: Revise National Security Service Bill, Says Human Rights Watch
Parliament Should Strengthen Oversight, Further Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
June 08, 2023
South Sudan: South Sudan Ratifies Crucial African Women's Rights Treaty
Ensure Effective Implementation, Enforcement of Maputo Protocol Read more »
March 07, 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 Read more »
February 19, 2023
East Africa: South Sudanese Refugee Goes Missing in Kenya - Human Rights Watch
Authorities Should Reveal Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak's Wellbeing and Whereabouts Read more »
February 03, 2023
South Sudan: Rights Abuses Overshadow Pope's Visit
Ensure Justice for Victims; Expand Civic Space Read more »
December 14, 2022
South Sudan: Has South Sudan's Conflict Really Ended?
Accountability for Conflict Related Abuses Key Read more »
October 06, 2022
South Sudan: Government Begins Trial of Activists, Critics
On October 3, South Sudan's government started its trial against Kuel Aguer Kuel and five activists associated with the People's Coalition for Civic Action, a pro-reform pressure… Read more »