South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections

By Amnesty International

Following the announced dissolution of South Sudan’s Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, a decisive step towards the country’s first-ever elections scheduled for 22 December, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said: “Ahead of these long-awaited and historic elections, South Sudanese authorities must ensure that a conducive environment exists for […] The post South Sudan: Authorities must protect civic space ahead of scheduled national elections appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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