Following formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa, Deprose Muchena said: “During more than six years of conflict, civilians in South Sudan have been displaced, raped, maimed, tortured and killed. Security forces, including the intelligence agency, and armed groups including those allied to both President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar have committed atrocities with impunity.
“Since 2013, the authorities have failed to investigate and prosecute crimes under international law in relation to the conflict. They also failed to amend the 2014 National Security Service Act and reform the security service leaving the abusive institution to operate unchecked.
“For accountability and justice to be done, this government must re-commit to working with the African Union to set up the hybrid court agreed to in previous peace agreements and ratify the requisite laws to make it operational. It must also amend the National Security Service Act to rein in the overly-powerful agency, which has arbitrarily detained and tortured hundreds of people since the crisis began.”
According to Amnesty International, since the peace agreement was signed in 2015, South Sudanese authorities have blocked the establishment of the Hybrid Court of South Sudan (HCSS).
Bridges to China, Russia Preparing to Open as North Korea Deepens Ties with Both
Satellite imagery analyzed by Radio Free Asia shows rapid progress on a new road bridge connecting North Korea and Russia across the Tumen River, while construction is also accelerating on a long-delayed bridge linking North Korea and China.
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Togo Briefs Press on “Correct the Map” Resolution
Robert Dussey, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, African Integration and Togolese Abroad of Togo, briefs reporters in connection with draft resolution “Correct the map”: rebalancing global cartographic representation and promoting equitable representation of the world’s regions, particularly Africa at UN Headquarters in New York.
From Rocksprings to Kerrville,Texas, Newborn Kitten Stuck in Engine Rescued
According to an animal organization, a new born kitten was saved after a lengthy trek through the Texas Hill Country. The cat was found hidden inside the engine bay of an employee’s car and had traveled more than an hour from Rocksprings to Kerrville, according to a social media post made by the City of Kerrville.
French Bulldog
Originating in England, the French Bulldog or Frenchies was created to resemble a toy Bulldog.With the exception of the wrinkles around their face and shoulders, they have a small, compact, well-proportioned, and rather strong frame.
Emergent Behavior
Emergent behavior is the term used to describe complex phenomena that result from simpler interactions within a system, frequently leading to unexpected or unprogrammed outcomes.
Informal Meeting to Hear Briefing by UN Secretary-General on UN80 Initiative
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the informal meeting of the plenary to hear a briefing by the Secretary-General on the UN80 Initiative.
Police in College Town,Georgia,Found Massive Green Alien Statue That Had Been Stolen from outside of Store
Outside Charlie’s Funky Junk Shop on West Main Street in Statesboro, Georgia, United States, a large green alien statue was stolen.The owner of the store reported the missing promotional item to the police and checked the nearby business security cameras.
St. Bernard Dog Breed
Switzerland’s national dog, the St. Bernard is named after The monk who founded a hospice to care for travelers on the dangerous paths over the Swiss Alps in the tenth century.
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