Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
International Business Times
International Business Times
World
AFP News

Impunity Endemic In S. Sudan Ahead Of Planned Elections: UN Body

The UN Human Rights Council meets at the Palais des Nations in Geneva (Credit: AFP)

Armed conflict, violence and entrenched impunity persist in South Sudan as it prepares to hold its first elections, the UN commission investigating human rights in the country said Friday.

The world's newest nation has struggled to find its footing since gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, battling violence, endemic poverty and natural disasters.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.