South Sudan report: Widespread human rights violations and abuses
PRESS RELEASE
UN report
GENEVA (11 March 2016) – A new report on South Sudan describes “in searing detail” a multitude of horrendous human rights violations, including a Government-operated “scorched earth policy,” and deliberate targeting of civilians for killing, rape and pillage. Read more...
FEATURE STORY
South Sudan report released
The fate of civilians in South Sudan has worsened considerably in the last nine months, as Government forces and affiliated militia deliberately target civilians for killing, rape and starvation, a newly released UN Human Rights Office report states. Read more...
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South Sudan: UN report contains "searing" account of killings, rape and destruction
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