Africa South Sudan UN experts observed that if government is serious about tackling sexual violence, it should immediately remove from office and investigate those governors and county commissioners believed to be complicit in systematic rape
Africa South Sudan The Catholic Church in South Sudan has announced that preparations are in full swing for the reception of Pope Francis in the capital Juba, who will visit the country from 3 to 5 February
Africa South Sudan According to Amnesty International, 6 Ssbc members are arbitrarily detained at National Security Service headquarters without being allowed to see families or lawyers; it is still unclear whether they have been informed of any charges against them
Africa South Sudan Media rights groups have called on the South Sudanese authorities to release six journalists, detained after a video was leaked showing President Salva Kiir urinating on himself
Africa South Sudan 600.000 people voluntarily returned home after fleeing the war in 2013, according to UN officials