South Sudan: Soldiers Kill Civilians in Land Dispute

Click to expand Image Civilians walk past burning tires during a protest in Shirkat, Juba, South Sudan on June 3, 2020.  © Private 2020 (Nairobi) – South Sudanese security forces killed at least five people in Juba on June 3, 2020 during a violent confrontation over a land dispute and subsequent peaceful protests, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should investigate thoroughly and promptly hold those responsible to account in a transparent civilian process. “Government security forces are supposed to protect civilians, not kill them,” said Nyagoah Tut Pur, South Sudan researcher…

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