(Juba) — The government of South Sudan has been ordered to pay $74.32 million (approximately SSP 345.6 billion at the official exchange rate of $1 = SSP 4,650, or SSP 520.2 billion on the parallel market at $1 = SSP 7,000) following a ruling by the International Chamber of CommerceContinue Reading
(Kampala) — A senior Ugandan official has warned South Sudanese refugees living in Uganda not to attempt to acquire Ugandan national identity cards illegally, as the country continues a mass registration and renewal campaign for its citizens’ National Identity Cards (NIDs). The registration exercise which began in May 2025 isContinue Reading
(London) – The international law firm Reed Smith has been appointed to act on behalf of a Dubai based crude oil trading company in a legal dispute against the Republic of South Sudan. The case involving significant financial claims will be heard through arbitration proceedings in London. The legal matterContinue Reading
(Juba) – A new report by the international non governmental organisation Jupiter has found that most South Sudanese people continue to lack access to formal justice systems, with around 80 percent of both civil and criminal matters being handled by customary courts. The report, released on 30 June 2025, outlinesContinue Reading
(Juba) – The American Supreme Court has now allowed President Donald Trump to deport people — not just to their home countries, but to pretty much any nation that will pick up the phone. Even South Sudan is now on that list, right next to Libya. On 23 June, theContinue Reading
(London) – British authorities have launched a criminal case against two men accused of illegally exporting military equipment to several conflict affected countries, including South Sudan. The prosecution pointed out serious violations of international arms control laws and raises fresh concerns over the global black market in weapons. The accused,Continue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has pledged to work closely with civil society organisations to improve the human rights situation in the country, particularly by acting on the recommendations of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) conducted by the UN Human Rights Council. The commitment wasContinue Reading
(Juba) – The mother of a 16 year old girl who was gang raped in Sherikat last week has publicly called on the South Sudanese government to sentence the suspects to death, expressing deep anger and pain over the incident. In an emotional appeal captured in a video shared byContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s Department of Immigration has expressed concern over the increasing number of foreign nationals illegally residing in the country, warning that the situation could pose a threat to national security if not addressed promptly. The concerns were raised after a high level meeting of immigration officials heldContinue Reading
(Wau) – The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State in South Sudan has introduced a sweeping ban on 16 alcoholic beverages and narcotic substances, many of which are imported from Uganda. The decision has raised concerns over potential violations of East African Community (EAC) trade agreements and is strainingContinue Reading
