(JUBA) – South Sudan’s judiciary is entering a critical period after the sudden dismissal of Chief Justice Chan Reec Madut in May 2025, ending a 13 year tenure marked by inefficiency, corruption and political interference. His removal, however, has sparked debate, with legal experts warning that President Salva Kiir’s decisionContinue Reading
The Government of South Sudan has successfully reached an out of court settlement with a group of 32 hotel operators, putting an end to a legal dispute involving over $60 million in unpaid bills for hosting government-affiliated guests. The hotels had taken legal action against the National Transitional Committee (NTC),Continue Reading
(RUWENG) – The Ruweng Administrative Area has held its first ever Rule of Law Forum with support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), bringing together 15 participants from different sectors to address key governance and justice challenges in the region. The participants included officials from the MinistryContinue Reading
A group of traditional leaders who were relieved of their duties in Bor County, Jonglei State, are considering taking legal action after contesting the establishment of new administrative units. Critics argue that the move prioritises political expansion over the delivery of essential services. The State Government began creating approximately 20Continue Reading
(GREATER PIBOR ADMINISTRATIVE AREA) – For generations, Greater Pibor has been a land rich in cultural traditions, where communities celebrate identity through ceremonies, spiritual practices, and distinctive attire. Yet alongside these positive customs, cycles of cattle raiding, sexual violence, and child abduction have left deep scars. These harmful practices, oftenContinue Reading
(JUBA) – South Sudan’s parliament will summon the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to explain allegations of talks with Israel over the possible resettlement of Palestinians from Gaza, despite the ministry’s formal denial. Joseph Malwal Dong, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, toldContinue Reading
(Nairobi) – Nine Kenyan employees working at the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken legal action by filing a case at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court. They claim they have been underpaid and experienced lengthy periods without receiving their salaries over the past 13 years. Court documents revealContinue Reading
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have officially received a refurbished military justice and district courthouse at Bilpam Headquarters, thanks to the assistance of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During the handover ceremony, SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang expressed his optimism that the upgradedContinue Reading
(NAIROBI) – Nine Kenyan employees of the South Sudan embassy in Nairobi have taken the Government of South Sudan to court, accusing embassy officials of withholding or misappropriating their salaries for more than 53 months over the past 13 years. Court documents filed at Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations CourtContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The owner of dormant South Sudan Supreme Airlines has said he may take the Government of South Sudan to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague over what he claims is an unpaid debt totalling USD 1.05 billion, equivalent to about 4.83 trillion South Sudanese Pounds (SSP)Continue Reading
