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UN Human Rights Commission sees South Sudan at a critical juncture

South Sudan, Africa's newest country, heads into elections in December amid serious risks, the UN Human Rights Commission believes. It accuses the government of using the country's resources to abuse the rights of its people.

August 20, 2026 at 13:10

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