AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElections & Rights: South Sudan’s UN human rights commission warns that renewed violence, political tensions and impunity are putting civilians at growing risk and threatening the country’s December election and transition, urging credible accountability, civilian protection and inclusive dialogue. Government Response: The government rejects the UN warning as unfounded, saying it remains committed to the 2018 peace deal and elections, and pointing to an inter-party dialogue set to address political issues. Machar Security Claim: The government also dismisses SPLM-IO allegations that First Vice-President Riek Machar faces an assassination threat, saying he is under maximum security protection in Juba and that the claims aim to undermine his court process. Elections Law Update: Cabinet approved amendments to the National Elections Act, including restoring 2010 geographical constituencies and setting a 332-member National Legislative Assembly, with changes also removing links to completion of a population census. Women’s Livelihoods: A new women’s centre opened in Aweil West to provide training, business support and gender-based violence prevention programmes. Community & Peacebuilding: UN-linked reporting highlights survivors’ accounts of killings, sexual violence, displacement and lack of services, as civilians struggle to access basic support amid insecurity.
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