Human rights defenders in Upper Nile and Equatoria regions

Cases

Relevant SG report

From Country

Country Geolocation

Latitude: 6.87699189999999

Longitude: 31.3069788

From Region

UN body that raised the case prior to the SG report

Was the victim a civil servant or member of the security forces or of the judiciary?: No

Engagement with UN body

Type of attempted engagement

Meeting with UN officials during country visit / with locally present UN officials

Reprisal information: instances of restrictions imposed by national authorities, including the National Security Service and pro-government forces as well as among the personnel of Central and State administration, against individuals whose opinions were perceived as critical of the Government or the reputation of the country and who cooperated with the United Nations by attending meetings, sharing information on human rights violations, and facilitating access of UNMISS to affected populations

Human rights defenders were also reportedly threatened by government representatives after holding meetings with United Nations personnel in Upper Nile and Equatoria regions, in September and November 2017, respectively. At least two victims have sought refuge elsewhere in the country and abroad.

Types of reprisals suffered

Does the report make general comment about country’s environment for engagement with UN?: Yes

Further case development: At least two victims have sought refuge elsewhere in the country and abroad.

Is the country cited for a "pattern of reprisal" in the context of this case?: No

Is a pattern of reprisals mentioned otherwise in the context of this case?: No

Does the report cite "self-censorship" as an issue in the context of this case?: No

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