South Sudan: Seeking a Seat on UN Human Rights Council

Email South Sudan should commit to make several important improvements to human rights ahead of elections for the UN Human Rights Council on November 12, 2013, a group of South Sudanese and international human rights groups said today. South Sudan is one of five countries in Africa running for four seats on the Human Rights Council, the UN body responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights across the globe. (Juba) – South Sudan should commit to make several important improvements to human rights ahead of elections for the UN Human Rights Council on November…

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