Extreme human rights abuses have been confirmed in South Sudan, a country that has been in turmoil since 2013.
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Muslim Extremists from Sudan Suspected of Burning Church Building in South Sudan
Muslim extremists from Sudan have been arrested in connection with the burning of a church building in South Sudan, sources said.
Sudan Bans Freed South Sudanese Pastors from Leaving Country
Two South Sudanese pastors recently released from jail have been banned from leaving the country.
Victory in Sudan: Two Pastors Facing Death Penalty are Freed
Two South Sudanese pastors who were facing trial for suspected espionage are now free.
Scant Evidence Produced against Two South Sudanese Pastors in Sudan, Lawyer Says
A court hearing in Khartoum yesterday for two South Sudanese pastors facing the death penalty was extended to today, then adjourned until June 15 to give prosecutors more time to try building a case.
Two South Sudan Pastors Face Death Penalty in Khartoum
Two South Sudanese pastors being held in Omdurman prison in Khartoum could face the death sentence when their trial continues on 19 May.
South Sudanese Church Leaders Jailed in Sudan Charged, Could Face Death Penalty
Sudanese authorities have charged two South Sudanese pastors under laws that call for the death penalty, their attorney said.
World Vision: 3,000 Child Soldiers Being Released in South Sudan Have a Long Way to Go in Their Recovery
World Vision has requested support for 3,000 child soldiers who are being released in South Sudan.
Focus on Africa’s Islamic Extremists has Diverted Attention from South Sudan’s Growing Crisis
As world attention shifts to the growing influence of Muslim militant groups on the African continent, few have paid any attention to the ongoing bloody conflict in South Sudan.
South Sudan Militia Releases 280 Child Soldiers, Plans to Release 3,000
Nearly 300 child soldiers in South Sudan were released from the militia this week, as the nation plans to release a total of 3,000 child from forced military service.
