This report examines the extent to which sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) intersects with the ongoing cycles of violence in South Sudan and cultural norms. Using the case study of Wau town, the report finds a high prevalence of SGBV and identifies challenges that hamper efforts to address it, as well as provides recommendations on how to address the SGBV, including rape, through the legal, social and cultural measures. Read here
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This report aims at shedding a light on needs and perspective of local women in South Sudan in Bor and Malakal, as well as offering recommendations for aid actors. The report argues that despite the existence of several laws protecting their safety, women still feel insecure. This is partly due to the lack of enforcement of said laws, the entrenched cultural norms, and the struggle of women to claim their rights. Read more here
This SIPRI Policy Report synthesizes the data on small arms and light weapons (SALW) diversion from the United Nations Panel of Experts reports on the five UN arms embargoes in place in sub-Saharan Africa in 2022—on the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan (Darfur region). The report provides a typology on the sources of illicit SALW in the states and regions under embargo and discusses the challenges…
This report explores the intersection between climate change, peace, and security as well as social, economic and political vulnerabilities at the global level. The report’s findings show that the interplay of climate change, peace, and security transcends borders and intersects with livelihoods and existing conflict risks. The paper concludes with recommendations for how the UN Security Council shapes policies for addressing the complex challenges arising from climate change. Read more here
This report focuses on the use of biometric registration technology in the delivery of humanitarian aid in South Sudan. The report identifies conflict sensitivity risks and opportunities associated with the use of biometric technology, especially in conflict-affected and remote areas. Finally, the report outlines some recommendations on how to use biometric technology in a more effective, efficient and conflict sensitive manner.
This report covers the intensifying crisis related to migration of Dinka Bor herders from Jonglei State to the Equatoria region due to recurring floods. Specifically, it investigates the effects of the catastrophic floods that have since July 2020 forced herders to move their cattle to higher ground. While some returned to Bor after the receding floods, others faced pressure from national and state governments to leave the Equatoria region. However, a faction of herders remains…
This report provides an assessment of South Sudanese’s perceptions of everyday safety for the period of 2018 to 2023, identifying an overall positive trend with differing views when broken down to genders, age groups, locations, and marital status. For instance, women in IDP camps have experience a worrying regression in their safety in 2022-2023. Conflict histories and prior exposure to violent events does not entirely account for the correlation between experiences of safety and marital…
Focusing on five neighbouring countries, including South Sudan, this report examines the experience of the refugees and returnees fleeing the Sudanese conflict. The report argues that the presence of the refugees and returnees in countries affected by conflict is likely to aggravate tensions. It also provides recommendations on how the international community can address and prevent further tensions, alleviating the humanitarian needs and finding durable solutions for the displaced populations. Read more here
This report (1 of a series of 3) provides an analysis of the key actors in the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA). The negotiations for the JPA started in September 2019 in the South Sudanese capital by representatives of Sudan’s new civilian-military transitional government and a collection of Sudan’s armed and civilian opposition groups comprising the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF). The initial agreement was reached in August 2020, with the official signing taking place on October…
This report discusses the political economy of the Juba peace agreement, which was signed by the government of Sudan and a host of rebel groups in 2020. The report argues that the JPA has tried but failed to address inequality between the centres and the peripheries. This is particularly due to its power and wealth sharing formula which favours peripheral militia leaders whose main priorities are the acquisition of wealth and gathering of loyalty, at…
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