JUBA, South Sudan—South Sudan’s government is failing to provide justice for victims of atrocities that were committed during the country’s five-year civil war, Amnesty International asserted in a new report on Oct. 7.
A lack of political will to hold warring parties accountable for crimes, including rape and torture, has allowed for widespread impunity, according to the report, which is based on 47 interviews with people working in or with the justice sector. It cited a justice system that lacks independence, with prosecutors following orders from above and judges risking being fired if they act against government interests.
