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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Arms
December 22, 2023
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Crisis and Conflict
August 9, 2023
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Arms
August 7, 2023
Videos
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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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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
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February 19, 2023
South Sudanese Refugee Goes Missing in Kenya
Authorities Should Reveal Morris Mabior Awikjok Bak's Wellbeing and Whereabouts
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