South Sudan
Following the signing of the 2018 peace deal and creation of a transitional government of national unity in February 2020, violence reduced in most of the country. Some armed groups persist with sporadic fighting and related abuses in parts of Central Equatoria and cyclical intercommunal and intersectional violence escalated--putting civilians at risk of injury and death.
Armed groups, including armed youth groups, have restricted humanitarian access to populations in need. The government has arbitrarily detained critics, civil society members, journalists and politicians often holding them for extended periods. No senior leaders have been held to account for conflict related abuses.
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Children's RightsHuman Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for his thematic report to the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly regarding the rights of persons with disabilities in armed conflict. This submission is based on Human Rights Watch’s research in Afghanistan, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, South Sudan, and Syria.
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South Sudan: Government Forces Abusing Civilians
Rein in Troops, Ensure Justice for Abuse by All Sides
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South Sudan: Soldiers Attack Civilians in Western Region
Abuses by Both Sides Underline Need for Justice
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South Sudan: Warring Parties Break Promises on Child Soldiers
UN, AU Need to Impose Sanctions, Get Court Running
News
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Persons with Disabilities in the Context of Armed Conflict
Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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South Sudan’s Arms Embargo Still Crucial for Civilian Protection
UN Security Council Should Renew Embargo, Demand Concrete Rights Reforms
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Will South Sudan rein in its notorious National Security Service?
The NSS has become a feared agency and a vital tool in the government’s campaign of silencing dissent.
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A Plea to the UN to Address Sexual Violence in Conflict
Deaf Activist Warns “Our Wounds Will Never Heal”
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The human rights of older women
Submission to the UN Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older persons
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South Sudan Government Reshuffle Emboldens Rights Abusers
Regional Partners Should Press for Action on Abusive Security Agency
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UN Rights Body Renews Robust Scrutiny over South Sudan
Facilitate Commission’s Work; Advance Justice
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UN Security Council Urges South Sudan to Establish Hybrid Court
Council Stresses Need for Justice, Rights Monitoring, Civilian Protection
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