"There is No Protection"

Insecurity and Human Rights in Southern Sudan

I. Acronyms

II. Summary

III. Recommendations

To the Government of National Unity

To the Government of Southern Sudan

To the United Nations and International Donors

IV. Methodology

V. Background

The Comprehensive Peace Agreement

The Road Ahead

Southern Sudan

VI. Context: Southern Sudan's Fragile Security Environment

External Threats

Internal Threats

Human Rights Concerns in the Lead Up to 2009 National Elections

VII. Southern Sudan's Human Rights Challenges

Lack of Civilian Protection

Weak Police Response

Human Rights Consequences of Using SPLA to Keep Public Order

Case Study from Eastern Equatoria, June 2008..

The Civilian Disarmament Challenge

Case Study from Rumbek, September 2008..

VIII. Abuses by Security Forces

Trend of Criminality by Soldiers and Police

Land Disputes Involving Abusive Soldiers

IX. Abusive Practices in the Administration of Justice

Military Arrests and Detentions

Police Arrests and Detentions

Discrimination Against Women and Girls

Poor Conditions of Detention

Lack of Oversight of Detentions by Judicial Institutions

X. Lack of Accountability for Human Rights Violations

XI. The Role of UN and International Donors