South Sudan was formerly part of Sudan, and subject to its interpretation of Sharia law, under which homosexual activity was illegal, with punishments ranging from lashes to the death penalty. At an UNMISS-facilitated peace dialogue between conflicting communities in Eastern Equatoria State and Boma County in the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, leaders from the two regions pledged to end cattle raids, revenge attacks and child abductions. Top regional leaders were present, advocating for rapid reconciliation. His counterpart, Lokoli Ame Bullen, Chief Administrator of the Greater Pibor Administrative Area, spoke along the same lines, adding that perpetrators of violence must be held accountable.
In a north Adelaide barbershop, 40 boys from the Dinka Bor community of South Sudan are taking turns to have their hair cut. It's a symbolic cut, severing the link to childhood. For Chuereag Deng, in his late teens, it's also a happy occasion. With torrential rains halting aid flights, the situation could get much worse quickly, warned Oxfam today. More than half the population — over 7 million people — are already facing extreme hunger, including nearly 79, people facing starvation, which is more than double that of last year. Manenji Mangundu, Oxfam South Sudan Country Director said:.
Fighting in South Sudan, which has killed four people and forced a further 2, to flee, erupted when a former rebel commander and his armed guards entered a small town to have a haircut. A high-level delegation led by UNMISS Deputy Chief, Guang Cong, meets local communities in Greater Pibor Administrative Area. Youth remain idle because there is a lack of jobs and then get embroiled in conflict. Women and girls, revealed participants, have been disproportionately impacted.
In , for the first time in South Sudan, Gender Talk through its social media platforms started to commemorate Pride Month and openly discuss LGBTQ+ rights in South Sudan. .
LGBTQ rights in South Sudan Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in South Sudan face legal and societal challenges not experienced by non- LGBTQ residents. Male same-sex sexual activity is illegal and carries a penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment. .
In a north Adelaide barbershop, 40 boys from the Dinka Bor community of South Sudan are taking turns to have their hair cut. .
Fighting in South Sudan, which has killed four people and forced a further 2, to flee, erupted when a former rebel commander and his armed guards entered a small town to have a haircut. .
South Sudan criminalises same-sex sexual activity between men. The gender expression of trans people is also criminalised. Sentences include a maximum penalty of fourteen years’ imprisonment. .