(Wau) – A military court backed by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has officially opened in Wau, the capital of Western Bahr el Ghazal State, to try members of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) accused of serious crimes. The court began its proceedings on 18Continue Reading
(Minneapolis) – A sudden freeze on U.S. visa applications and revocations for South Sudanese passport holders has caused widespread concern and heartbreak among South Sudanese families living in Minnesota and across the United States. Many, like Angok Gai, a U.S. citizen, are now separated from their loved ones with noContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Trump administration has confirmed the deportation of eight foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes to South Sudan, even though only one of the individuals is originally from the country. The decision has drawn criticism from legal experts, South Sudanese officials, and human rights advocates, raising questions aboutContinue Reading
(Washington, D.C.) – Qatar National Bank (QNB) has asked a federal court in Washington, D.C., to approve and enforce a $1 billion arbitration award against the Republic of South Sudan. The case stems from South Sudan’s default on a $700 million loan agreement that dates back to the country’s civilContinue Reading
