According to a study conducted by South Sudan Law Society (SSLS) and Legal Action Worldwide (LAW), about 90 % of gender-based violence cases are heard in customary courts presided by older male judges with deeply ingrained patriarchal views.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/pax-south-sudan-urges-women-leaders-to-lead-fight-against-gbv/

According to Perthes, one of the main challenges in holding talks is getting the representatives to a neutral location, likely either Saudi Arabia or South Sudan.

Source: https://themedialine.org/headlines/warring-sudanese-generals-agree-to-negotiate-un-envoy-says/

According to studies, the lack of formal judicial infrastructure throughout South Sudan has led to many criminal cases being brought before customary courts that are supposed to be subordinate and answerable to the formal, statutory courts.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/veteran-judge-criticizes-blood-compensation-practice-says-its-illegal/

Across South Sudan, people face major obstacles when trying to access healthcare.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202311160014.html

After a long and exceptionally bloody struggle, South Sudan eventually broke away and became an independent country in 2011.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/columnists/article-12018559/STEPHEN-GLOVER-Criticism-Foreign-Office-Sudan-overblown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

After questioning all parties, the court was unable to prove the charge of murder under section 210 of the South Sudan 2008 penal act against my client.”

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/court-dismisses-murder-case-against-woman-jailed-for-7-years-over-lack-of-evidence/

After walking for days, a refugee family arrives in Yida, South Sudan, in 2018.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/25/23690420/sudan-fighting-peace-negotiations-news

Almost two dozen other nations including the United Kingdom, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Argentina, Malawi, South Sudan, Uruguay and the Netherlands abstained from the vote.

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2023/12/stanton-council-condemns-terrorism-as-oc-officials-weigh-in-on-palestine-and-israel/

And we as Catholics, especially in South Sudan, we have learned a lot from God’s teaching,” he reflected.

Source: https://www.ncregister.com/cna/pope-francis-kissed-his-feet-who-is-the-cowboy-hat-wearing-president-of-south-sudan

As a former refugee from what is now South Sudan, Alek knows what it is like to be forced to flee her home.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/alek-wek-is-second-highest-paid-female-model-in-africa/

BTC Global, an Egyptian own company on Thursday launched the first Gold refinery in South Sudan.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/first-gold-refinery-company-launched-in-juba/

But there are necessary steps, enshrined within the Revitalized Peace Agreement, that must be taken for South Sudan to complete its difficult journey from war to an enduring peace.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/in-wau-political-parties-and-security-actors-pledge-to-collaborate-in-creating-inclusive-civic-and-political-space-before-elections/

Conflict and hostilities between warring parties in neighbouring Uganda propelled Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to launch our first project in what is now South Sudan in Yei, Central Equatoria state.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202311160014.html

Deng Atem said his son worked as a builder and was waiting to receive a passport ahead of a planned trip with his mother to South Sudan this month.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/two-dead-in-wyndham-vale-stabbing-20230211-p5cjpa.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Deputy President Mashatile will be accompanied by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Dr. Naledi Pandor, and Mr. Mahlodi Muofhe, South Africa’s Ambassador to South Sudan.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/deputy-president-mashatile-undertakes-an-official-visit-to-south-sudan/

File photo of people who crossed from Sudan seen at a refugee camp in Renk County, South Sudan on May 3, 2023.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sudan-envoys-begin-talks-amid-pressure-to-end-conflict/article66819469.ece

Following South Sudan’s independence, Roger Winter was granted Honorary Citizenship of the republic of South Sudan by President Salva Kiir in recognition of his contribution to the birth of the country.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/the-life-of-roger-winter-as-recalled-by-friends/

Following the singer’s arrest two months back, a police case was reportedly filed under sections 259, 251, 260 and 289 of the South Sudan Penal Code Act 2008.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/juba-court-indefinitely-bans-lady-kolas-little-girls-song/

For his part, Moatez Mostafa Abdelkader, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Juba says his government does not hesitate to support South Sudan anytime.

Source: https://www.eyeradio.org/egyptian-government-donates-generator-to-r-tnla/

Furthermore, the maize flour that was exported to South Sudan was certified as below human consumption standard as it was rotten.

Source: https://mwnation.com/malawi-losing-out-on-south-sudan-deal/