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South Sudan: Security Bill - U.S Calls for Inclusive Consultations
Sudan Tribune, 4 October 2014
The United States government has urged South Sudan government to engage in an inclusive consultation process on draft legislations seeking to regulate operations of… Read more »
S. Sudan Passes Security Bill Amid Protests
Parliament have passed a new security bill despite a walk-out by opposition members and a section of ruling party lawmakers decribing it repressive, because it gives the police power to arrest suspects without a warrant.
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South Sudan: In Bad Company - The Country's Proposed New Security Law
Sudan Tribune, 6 October 2014
Reading South Sudan's new Security Bill, scheduled to be debated in Juba's parliament on Tuesday, prompted an uneasy déjà vu. For a moment, it felt as though I am… Read more »
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South Sudan: Lawmakers Delay Vote On Controversial Security Bill
VOA, 2 October 2014
Lawmakers in South Sudan on Thursday put off a vote on a bill that opponents say would give unrestricted powers to the National Security Service, but supporters say would make… Read more »
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South Sudan: Flawed Security Bill Headed for Vote
HRW, 3 October 2014
South Sudan's lawmakers should overhaul draft legislation that would establish and regulate the powers of the National Security Service (NSS) to ensure that it conforms with… Read more »
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South Sudan: Deep Concern Over National Security Service Bill
IFEX, 3 October 2014
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is deeply concerned about a National Security Service bill waiting to be passed by the parliament of South Sudan, and is calling… Read more »
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South Sudan: Warrap State Youth Reject Government Deal On Federalism
Sudan Tribune, 3 October 2014
Intellectuals and youth from South Sudanese president's home state of Warrap have rejected the government's recent acceptance of federalism as part of a compromise reached with the… Read more »
