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British Embassy Juba
Source: British Embassy Juba |

Joint statement on the detention of Peter Biar Ajak

The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Heads of Mission in Juba of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States of America

We are deeply troubled by the arrest and ongoing detention by the South Sudanese National Security Service (NSS) of youth activist Peter Biar Ajak on the morning of Saturday 28 July 2018. He has now been detained for over six days. We are deeply concerned by the harassment and intimidation…

British Embassy Juba
Source: British Embassy Juba |

South Sudan: Heads of Mission express concern over NGO and RRC Bills

The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of Denmark, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, The United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Japan, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in South Sudan:

The Heads of Mission express their grave concern at the potential consequences of the passing of the Non-governmental Organisations Bill, and the Relief and Rehabilitation Commission Bill in Parliament on 2 February. The Heads of Mission accept that regulation of the non-governmental sector can be a positive development in any…

British Embassy Juba
Source: British Embassy Juba |

British Embassy Juba spokesperson welcomes the AU Commission of Inquiry report

The United Kingdom welcomes the publication of the AU Commission of Inquiry report on South Sudan which was published on the 27 October.

The United Kingdom welcomes the publication of the AU Commission of Inquiry report on South Sudan. This is a necessary step towards ensuring accountability, reconciliation and sustainable peace for the South Sudanese people. The terrible suffering outlined in the Commission’s report demands action. Those responsible for committing serious violations of…