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South Sudan: Authorities Must Protect Civic Space Ahead of Scheduled National Elections
South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for people to vote and stand in elections.
September 22, 2026
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South Sudan: Renewal of UN Arms Embargo is Key to Protecting Civilians
The renewal of the arms embargo, if it is diligently enforced, is an important measure to protect civilians in South…
May 29, 2026
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South Sudan: As Violations Increase, UN Human Rights Council Must Renew Mandate of Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
It is critical that the UN Human Rights Council passes a strong resolution that reflects the worsening situation in South…
February 27, 2026
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South Sudan: Renewal of UN Arms Embargo a Welcome Move to Protect Civilians
The renewal of the UN Security Council arms embargo on South Sudan is crucial to curtailing the flow of weapons…
June 2, 2025
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Amnesty International Warns of Devastating Consequences as Abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Threaten Human Rights Globally
The Trump administration’s abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights…
May 29, 2025
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South Sudan: UN Security Council Must Renew and Enforce Arms Embargo to Protect Civilians
The deployment of armed Ugandan soldiers and military equipment to South Sudan since March 11, 2025 flagrantly violates the arms…
May 14, 2025
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East and Southern Africa: Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown on Media
Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.
May 3, 2024
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If you don’t cooperate, I’ll gun you down Conflict-related sexual violence and impunity in South Sudan
Conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) in South Sudan has been a persistent feature of the conflict that broke out in December…
May 18, 2022
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Survivors Describe Killings, Mass Displacement and Terror Amid Fighting in Western Equatoria, South Sudan
Dozens of civilians in South Sudan were killed and tens of thousands displaced amid fighting between armed groups in Western…
December 8, 2021
Press Release
Regional human rights bodies struggle to uphold rights amid political headwinds in Africa
For a second consecutive year, Amnesty International has documented how African governments are grossly undermining regional human rights bodies by…
October 20, 2020
Press Release
Protect Detainees at Risk of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, Unclog Prisons and Release Prisoners of Conscience
Authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa must take urgent action to protect people in detention from COVID-19, including releasing prisoners of conscience,…
April 20, 2020
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Write For Rights: Amnesty International Launches Global Campaign Championing Youth Activists
Amnesty International has today launched Write for Rights, the world’s biggest human rights campaign, which this year champions children’s rights…
November 17, 2019