MALAKAL – “I knew I was unwell, but not a criminal. I needed support, not punishment. What hurt the most was that my own family chose prison for me instead …
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Severe Birth Defects Plague South Sudan’s Oil Fields
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessKOCH COUNTY – On a blistering June afternoon at the Koch County Hospital, a group of listless mothers, their babies in tow, lay sprawled on mats. One woman stared into …
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“I matter”: Rape survivor gets justice and her life back at UNMISS-supported mobile court
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessUNITY STATE – Her mother being killed in the bushes without anyone ever being held accountable was Mary’s first exposure to the absence of justice in South Sudan. Being raped by young …
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Who are Red Belt, the new crime gang rattling Jonglei State?
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR – From the attack on traders to several ambushes and terrorizing community gatherings, a well equipped vigilante group dubbed the Red Belt is grabbing headlines in Jonglei State capital …
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FACT-CHECK: Has Vice President Josephine Lagu lied to UN General Assembly
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessNEW YORK – Vice President Josephine Lagu addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, presenting a lengthy report on implementation of the revitalized agreement, which she claimed has been holding. …
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Is it technically possible to block South Sudan from attending the UN General Assembly?
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Activist Ter Manyang Gatwech recently issued a “strong appeal” to the United Nations, calling for the exclusion of South Sudan’s official delegation from attending the upcoming United Nations …
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Juba prison inmates recount ‘hell on earth’ condition amid case backlog
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Delayed court trials are a significant judicial problem in South Sudan, resulting from underdeveloped infrastructures and lack of enough court personnel. These delays lead to dire congestion at …
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Most common signs you’re dehydrated and what to do about it, according to experts
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessDarker urine and a headache? It may be time to drink some water. We’ve all heard the advice to drink more water. And while you may think you’re crushing your …
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South Sudan likely to receive more U.S. deportees: expert
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessWASHINGTON DC – A lawyer for one of the eight migrants deported from the United States to South Sudan on July 4, says the Trump administration is likely to expand …
