AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElections Watch: South Sudan’s Human Rights Defenders Network has launched an independent push to monitor civic space, human rights and the electoral process through the full election cycle, including voter registration, campaigns, freedom of expression and assembly, and online messaging—flagging hate speech, incitement, misinformation and any intimidation or harassment. UN Diplomacy: South Sudan’s UN deputy envoy, Ambassador Sabino Nyawella Amaikwey, told the Security Council that a national census is not a prerequisite for elections, arguing that a credible voter register is what matters. Politics & Law: The Cabinet approved a constitutional amendment bill to remove legal obstacles to December elections by allowing voting before a permanent constitution is adopted, and the SPLM formally absorbed the Agwelek-Kit-Gwang faction. Sports & Community: Greater Oronyo won the Monyiemiji Football Tournament in Torit with a 4-0 final win over Imurok, under a “Sport for Peace and Unity” theme. Health & Travel: The U.S. tightened Ebola-related travel rules for passengers returning from Uganda, South Sudan and DRC, adding mandatory screenings and restricting boarding for recent DRC visitors. Culture & Youth: Central Equatoria’s youth and sports ministry says its budget rose by nearly 400% to expand youth empowerment, sports and cultural programmes.
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