South Sudan Government Begins Trial of Activists, Critics

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Abraham Chol Maketh Watches as he attends his first court sitting in Juba, South Sudan on October 5, 2022. © 2022 Samir Bol On October 3, South Sudan’s government started its trial against Kuel Aguer Kuel and five activists associated with the People’s Coalition for Civic Action, a pro-reform pressure group, which calls for political change in South Sudan through peaceful protest. Kuel was arrested in August 2021, as authorities cracked down on those they believed to be affiliated with the group. His five co-accused – Abraham Awenleith, Wani Michael, Jame David Kolok,…

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