South Sudan
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- presidential republic
- CONSTITUTION
- July 9, 2011
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, consisting of the National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, High Courts, local courts
RELIGIONS
animists, Christians
From the country
JANUARY 28, 2019South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: MAN SENTENCED TO DEATH BY HANGING IN BOR
A High Court in Bor town in South Sudan’s Jonglei state on 21 January 2019 sentenced a man to death by hanging.
- JANUARY 1, 2019South SudanDEATH PENALTY
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
DECEMBER 31, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: TWO MEN SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING A KENYAN PRIEST
Two men were on 18 December 2018 sentenced to death for killing a Kenyan priest in Cueibet, South Sudan on November 15, at around 2 am.
DECEMBER 24, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: SOLDIER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR KILLING HIS CHILDREN IN BOR
A High Court in Jonglei State on 18 December 2018 sentenced to death a man who was found guilty of killing two of his children, two months ago.
DECEMBER 10, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: SEVEN PEOPLE, INCLUDING ONE CHILD, HANGED THIS YEAR
This year, seven people, including one child, were hanged, the highest number since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, according to evidence provided to Amnesty International by legal professionals and government officials.
- NOVEMBER 5, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH SUDAN: PRESIDENT PARDONS TWO PROMINENT DEATH ROW INMATES
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on 31 October 2018 ordered the release of James Gatdet Dak the spokesperson of SPLM-IO leader.
- NOVEMBER 2, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTY
S SUDAN PARDONS DEATH SENTENCED S AFRICAN
South Sudan President Salva Kiir decided to pardon death sentenced South African William Endley, SAnews reported on 1 November 2018.
FEBRUARY 23, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: SOUTH AFRICAN GETS DEATH PENALTY
A judge in South Sudan has sentenced South African citizen William John Endley to death by hanging, after he was charged with spying, illegal entry to South Sudan and conspiracy to overthrow President Salva Kiir's government.
- FEBRUARY 12, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTY
SOUTH SUDAN SENTENCES REBEL LEADER'S SPOKESMAN TO DEATH
A spokesman for South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar was sentenced to death on charges of treason and incitement against the government.
- JANUARY 1, 2018South SudanDEATH PENALTY
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011
OCTOBER 25, 2017South SudanDEATH PENALTYSOUTH SUDAN: SPLA OFFICER SENTENCED TO DEATH
A soldier has been sentenced to death and several others convicted of crimes in Juba, according to the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) Spokesperson.
- JUNE 27, 2017South SudanDEATH PENALTY
Execution of two juvenile brothers
27th June 2017: two brothers, Orenga Tom Goro and his younger brother Ayela Philip Goro were put to death today at Juba Central Prison