South Sudan: 3 Years On, No Justice for Abuses in Southern Unity
Hold Abusers Accountable in Fair Credible Trials

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.
Hold Abusers Accountable in Fair Credible Trials
Urgently Strengthen Protection, Assistance, Inclusion
Investigate Officials and Security Forces; End Killings, Other Abuses in Warrap State
HRW Oral Statement - ID on OHCHR Report on Technical Assistance for South Sudan - HRC58
Ensure Due Process; De-escalate Growing Tensions
HRW Oral Statement - ID with Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan - HRC58
Communities at Risk as Crisis Deepens
February 2025
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Impunity for Abuse
Work with African Union to Establish Hybrid Court
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers