INTREPID-South Sudan

06/05/2026

In an effort to push for re-opening of Jonglei State Legislative Assembly, our Executive Director, Bol Deng Bol, met and discussed the importance of expediting the re-opening of the House of Laws. He appreciated the recent suspension of the creation of more local administrative units (Bomas) and urged for indigenous conflict resolution.

01/05/2026

Happy International Labour Day

23/04/2026

With support from NPA South Sudan, We finally launched our five-year 2025/2030 Strategic Plan today, followed by an advocacy session for Human Rights, civic space and evidence-based advocacy. Graced by the Chairperson of State Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, the sessions bringing together 30 participants drawn from UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, CBOs, Civil Society organizations, Journalists, Jonglei State Youth Union, Jonglei state Women Association and trade union in Park Palace, Bor town, Jonglei state.

The Chairperson of Jonglei State Youth Union, during the advocacy session, called upon Civil society, Youth, Women, trade union to reconvene and front a collective approach to the issues of human rights violation, civic space, youth and women quota, persistent violence and election preparedness across the state. We have always cultivated and appreciate the level of responsibility and assertiveness among South Sudanese.

It has been a long and rough journey. We are grateful to all the Partners and the people of Jonglei State for their support and solidairty with each other and towards INTREPID-South Sudan since inception in 2020 and we pledge to continue to play our role "towards a progressive society"

16/04/2026

We held a refreshing meeting this morning with Ms. Maren Falet, the Senior Advisor for Development and Humanitarian Cooperation of NPA South Sudan, where our Executive Director, Bol Deng Bol made presentations, including of our achievements, challenges and priorities going forward.

We are grateful for Maren's visit and Norwegian People's Aid's continued support.

15/04/2026

By Chol D. Johnson Civil society organizations across South Sudan have strongly condemned the renewed outbreak of violence in some part of the country and called for cessation of hostilities. The …

15/04/2026

In March,

▶️61 humanitarian access incidents were reported nationwide, nearly half involving violence against aid workers and assets.
▶️In Akobo County, 268,000 people were displaced, with 100,000 fleeing to Ethiopia.
▶️1.35 million people in Jonglei State lost access to essential health services due to damage, looting, and service disruptions.
▶️Displacement sites such as Nyatim in Nyirol County (Jonglei) remain inaccessible, preventing assistance for 30,000 IDPs.

Read more in the March humanitarian access snapshot👉https://bit.ly/4myjCKw

Unhindered and safe humanitarian access remains critical for reaching people in need.

15/04/2026

Our Executive Director, Bol Deng Bol, held a meeting this afternoon with the President of South Sudan Bar Association, Mr. Arop Malueth. They discussed areas of cooperation, including legal support for Civil Society Actors across the country, especially at the subnational levels (States and Administrative Areas), among others.

The Bar appreciated the visit, commends our resilence and pledged to work with us and other Human Right Defenders across the Country.

14/04/2026

Our Executive Director and also the Chairperson of Jonglei Civil Society Network - JCSN, Mr. Bol Deng Bol welcomes the appointment of the Speaker and appeals for swift re-opening of Jonglei State Legislative Assembly.

Jonglei activist welcomes new speaker after years of legislative stalemate

The head of civil society in Jonglei State has welcomed the appointment of a new Speaker of the Jonglei State Assembly following two years of parliamentary stalemate without sittings. https://www.eyeradio.org/jonglei-activist-welcomes-new-speaker-after-years-of-legislative-stalemate/

14/04/2026

PRESS STATEMENT

Welcoming the appointment of the Speaker and appeal for re-opening of Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly. More in the statement attached 👇👇

13/04/2026

🔵 Boys abducted in Juba
🔵 Forced to fight in Upper Nile

Our investigations found that in , government security forces and allied groups carried out forced recruitment of boys and young men, many taken from Juba and transported to conflict zones in Upper Nile.

Based on interviews with survivors, families, and witnesses, the Commission documented how:
▪️ Youth were detained without explanation
▪️ Transferred to Malakal and other military locations
▪️ Issued weapons and forced into combat
▪️ Some were killed during operations
▪️ Others were released only after families paid ransom

Testimonies also indicate that many abducted youths were likely killed during military operations.

The evidence points to coordination at senior levels of SSPDF leadership, with involvement of allied forces and logistical support networks.

These are not isolated events. They reflect systematic violations enabled by impunity and failure to reform the security sector.

The abduction and forced recruitment of children and young men constitute grave violations of international law.

12/04/2026

ED, Bol Deng Bol during a presentation in an AI session, Brussels.