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Press Release
South Sudan: Security forces deliberately preventing people from leaving the country
South Sudanese security forces are deliberately blocking people from leaving the country in violation of their right to freedom of…
July 14, 2016
Press Release
African Union: South Sudan conflict lays bare regional failures
As a renewal of violence in South Sudan threatens to plunge the country back into full-scale civil war, Amnesty International…
July 12, 2016
Press Release
Renewed clashes in South Sudan put civilians at risk, underline need for arms embargo
Warring parties in South Sudan must take all possible measures to protect civilians, including thousands of internally displaced people currently…
July 11, 2016
Press Release
South Sudan: Devastating impact of war on mental health must be addressed
People forced to eat human flesh and to disembowel dead bodies during South Sudan’s civil war that began in 2013…
July 5, 2016
Report
Our Hearts Have Gone Dark: The Mental Health Impact of South Sudan’s Conflict
People forced to eat human flesh and to disembowel dead bodies during South Sudan’s civil war that began in 2013…
July 5, 2016
Press Release
Dozens of detainees at risk of death in shipping containers in South Sudan
Dozens of detainees held in dire conditions in poorly ventilated metal shipping containers, fed only once or twice a week…
May 26, 2016
Press Release
Amnesty International’s Annual State of the World Report Slams Governments, Including the U.S., for Global Assault on Freedoms
On the launch of its 2015 State of the World report, Amnesty International USA urged President Obama to use his…
February 22, 2016
Press Release
Your rights in jeopardy, global assault on freedoms, warns Amnesty International
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Report
Amnesty International State of the World 2015-2016
International protection of human rights is in danger of unravelling as short-term national self-interest and draconian security crackdowns have led…
February 18, 2016
Press Release
UN must act on call for South Sudan arms embargo
The UN Security Council must act immediately on the recommendations of its own panel of experts and enforce a comprehensive…
January 26, 2016
Report
State of the World 2014/2015
This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…
February 25, 2015
Report
Annual Report: South Sudan 2013
Republic of South Sudan Head of state and government Salva Kiir Mayardit South Sudan celebrated its first year of independence…
May 23, 2013