Tag: South Sudan

Enough Project Statement: UN Security Council Must Act Now to Check Impunity in South Sudan

Today, the Enough Project released a statement calling on the UN Security Council to issue sanctions against human rights abusers in South Sudan as an essential step in combatting the unchecked impunity that has come to define the country's political environment. In addition to demonstrating the international community's united resolve to combat impunity, these sanctions can also help forge an enabling environment for peace negotiations.

Hill Briefing: The Ongoing Crisis in South Sudan

Enough Project Sudan and South Sudan Policy Analyst Justine Fleischner spoke at a June 10 briefing on Capitol Hill titled “The Ongoing Crisis in South Sudan: A Detailed Outlook on the Situation”. The briefing was hosted by Representative Charles Rangel (D-NY13).

NGOs urge Widening of Targeted Sanctions on Individuals in South Sudan

On June 10, the Enough Project, Human Rights Watch, Humanity United, United to End Genocide, American Jewish World Service, and the National Association of Evangelicals wrote to National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Secretary of State John Kerry to urge the imposition of targeted sanctions against more individuals in South Sudan responsible for serious human rights and humanitarian law violations.

Neighborhood Watch: Mobilizing Regional Action for Peace in South Sudan

Political Economy of African Wars Series "Neighborhood Watch: Mobilizing Regional Action for Peace in South Sudan" is the first in the Enough Project's new series of in-depth, field research-driven reports on the dynamics of profit and power fueling war in the Horn, East and Central Africa. Violent kleptocracies dominate the political landscape of this region, leading to protracted conflicts marked by the commission of mass atrocities by state and non-state actors. Enough's Political Economy of African Wars series will focus on the key players in these conflicts, their motivations, how they benefit from the evolving war economies, and what policies might be most effective in changing the calculations of those orchestrating the violence–including both incentives and pressures for peace.

Regional Power, Profit Obstruct Peace in South Sudan

June 10, 2015 --- Entangled and competing regional interests are undermining efforts to end the civil war in South Sudan, according to a report published today by the Enough Project. “Neighborhood Watch: Mobilizing Regional Action for Peace in South Sudan” is the first in a new “Political Economy of African Wars” series, launched by Enough’s founding director John Prendergast. The series will feature in-depth, field research-driven reports on dynamics of power and profit fueling armed conflicts in the Horn, East and Central Africa.

New Report: Neighborhood Watch: Mobilizing Regional Action for Peace in South Sudan

In South Sudan, efforts to broker peace are not succeeding. A new Enough Project report describes the competing political and economic interests of South Sudan’s neighbors that have so far undermined regional willingness to take action against the warring parties and what the U.S. can do to bring about a negotiated settlement to the conflict.

Timeline: South Sudan Sanctions and Sanctions Threats

This timeline tracks the history of violence in South Sudan’s year and a half long civil war, and sanctions threats made by diplomats, special envoys, members of Congress, the President of the United States, and the United Nations. Despite the presence of gross human rights violations, there has been little accountability by South Sudan’s leaders, both in government and in the opposition.

NGOs Urge Senate to Confirm Ambassador to South Sudan

On June 3rd, the Enough Project and 10 other NGOs wrote to Senators McConnell and Reid, urging them to schedule a vote to confirm an Ambassador to South Sudan as soon as possible.

Human Rights Activist Launches Hunger Strike for South Sudan

On May 15, South Sudanese human rights activist Simon Deng began “a hunger strike for South Sudan”. In addition to fasting and protesting outside the White House for the past 6 days, Deng has released an open letter to President Barack Obama calling on the U.S. government to play a more active role in supporting peace in South Sudan.

Growing Chorus Calling for UN Sanctions Enforcement in South Sudan

Human Rights Watch releases dispatch urging immediate UN sanctions enforcement in South Sudan, echoing public calls made by the Enough Project and others.

Open Letter on U.S. Engagement in South Sudan's Peace Process

In an open letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, Ambassador Susan Rice, and Ambassador Samantha Power, Enough Project Founding Director John Prendergast supports the U.S. Government's ongoing efforts and proposes specific steps for enhancing engagement toward the current South Sudan peace process.

Open Letter on U.S. Engagement in South Sudan's Peace Process

In an open letter to Secretary of State John Kerry, Ambassador Susan Rice, and Ambassador Samantha Power, Enough Project Founding Director John Prendergast supports the U.S. Government's ongoing efforts and proposes specific steps for enhancing engagement toward the current South Sudan peace process.

Will There Ever Be Peace In South Sudan?

Editor's Note: This op-ed was written by Justine Fleischner and Akshaya Kumar and originally appeared in The Daily Beast as "Will There Ever Be Peace In South Sudan?" on February 7th, 2015.

7 Groups That Agree With the UN's Decision to Impose Sanctions on Spoilers in South Sudan

Today, the U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a resolution that creates a targeted sanctions regime on spoilers of peace in South Sudan. This Storify combines some immediate responses from groups and bodies including the Enough Project, Human Rights Watch, the African and European Unions, and more.

Enough Project Comments on One-Year Anniversary of the Conflict in South Sudan

December 14, 12014 — This Monday, December 15, marks the one-year anniversary of the conflict in South Sudan. Experts and spokespersons at Enough Project spoke out on this occasion, and are available for further commentary and analysis this week.

Joint NGO letter to UN Security Council Members regarding the draft resolution on sanctions for South Sudan

The Enough Project, United to End Genocide, and Voices for Sudan sent a letter today to the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council urging the Council to vote in favor of the draft resolution on global targeted sanctions currently before them.

Joint NGO letter to IGAD members calling for embargo on arms flow to South Sudan

The Enough Project, along with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Oxfam and a coalition of other international and local human rights organizations signed a letter calling on members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to immediately impose a comprehensive arms embargo on South Sudan. We call on IGAD to issue a communiqué requesting that the United Nations (UN) Security Council adopt a resolution imposing a comprehensive international arms embargo.

“Memes for Peace” project promotes peace in South Sudan

With the help of Mothering Across Continents, students in North Carolina have launched a “Memes for Peace” project to promote peace in South Sudan.

Guest Review of The Good Lie

Steve Hansch, a Hunger Notes editor with more than 20 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of aid programs, particularly humanitarian mitigation, relief and recovery, reviews The Good Lie.

Enough and partners call for veto of South Sudan security bill

The Enough Project has joined five other human rights organizations in submitting comments and highlighting major concerns on the draft of South Sudan's National Security Service (NSS) Bill, which would give the NSS broad powers and significant authority over the civilian population.