INTREPID-South Sudan

18/08/2026

A civil society group in Jonglei State has called for the urgent reopening of the state Transitional Legislative Assembly, which it says has remained in recess since 2024. In a statement issued on August 18, Intrepid South Sudan said the prolonged closure has weakened legislative oversight and affec...

18/08/2026

BOR - Civil society organisations in Jonglei State are calling for the immediate reopening of the state legislative assembly after nearly two years without parliamentary sessions, saying the prolonged closure has weakened governance and deprived citizens of democratic representation.

Chairperson of the National Civil Society Coalition, Bol Deng Bol, said the assembly has remained in what he described as an extended recess since 2024, a situation he said has undermined the functioning of the state government and worsened challenges facing residents. 

He added that the absence of legislative oversight has exacerbated the plight of people in Jonglei and made it more difficult for the state government to function effectively. 

Bol also said growing intra-communal and inter-communal conflicts have stretched the state's ability to respond, while humanitarian conditions have deteriorated, particularly in the northern counties. He warned that civic space continues to shrink and said the situation underscores the need for the assembly to resume its work without further delay. 

Civil society groups say reopening the assembly is critical to restoring legislative oversight, addressing security and humanitarian concerns, and ensuring citizens have a platform through which their concerns can be represented.

18/08/2026

INTREPID-South Sudan calls for immediate re-opening of Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly after close to 2 years of extended recess.

NEWSUPDATES | INTREPID South Sudan calls for urgent reopening of Jonglei State Legislative Assembly

Civil society organization INTREPID South Sudan has called for the urgent reopening of the Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly, warning that its prolonged recess has weakened legislative oversight, accountability and representation of citizens.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the organization described the state assembly as a key institution responsible for making laws, representing citizens and providing oversight over other arms of government.

Bol Deng Bol the executive director of INTREPID South Sudan said the assembly has remained in recess since 2024, despite the recent appointment of a Speaker, and urged authorities to take immediate steps to restore its operations.

He warned that the prolonged absence of legislative scrutiny has contributed to growing governance challenges and has further affected the people of Jonglei State.

According to the statement, Bo said the executive arm of the state government is operating without adequate legislative oversight, including scrutiny of public revenue collection and expenditure.

He further added that the government continues to collect and spend public revenues without an approved budget, a situation it warned could create opportunities for corruption and weaken public accountability.

INTREPID South Sudan also expressed concern over what it described as the continued undermining of the rule of law, saying the lack of an effective legislature has weakened checks and balances within the state government.

The civil society organization further linked the prolonged legislative inactivity to the wider security and humanitarian challenges facing Jonglei.

He said intra-communal and inter-communal conflicts have overwhelmed the state’s capacity to respond effectively, while the humanitarian crisis has deepened, particularly in northern parts of the state.

The group also raised concerns over the deterioration of civic space, calling for stronger and functioning institutions that can represent citizens and hold government authorities accountable.

INTREPID South Sudan is calling on the leadership of the Council of States to lobby the state government to end what it described as an “abnormal recess” and facilitate the reopening of the Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly.

The organization also appealed to the Council of States to engage fully with relevant authorities to address the issue.

It argues that reopening the assembly would restore an important mechanism for checks and balances, allowing lawmakers to scrutinize government activities, debate legislation and raise issues affecting communities across Jonglei.

The call comes as Jonglei State continues to face significant governance, security and humanitarian challenges, making effective state institutions crucial for public accountability and service delivery.

INTREPID South Sudan urged the authorities to act urgently, saying the continued absence of the legislative assembly is detrimental to democratic governance and the interests of the people of Jonglei.

Photo: Bol Deng Deng, the executive director of INTREPID South Sudan. INTREPID-South Sudan

18/08/2026

INTREPID-South Sudan statement - calling on the Council of State to intervene in ending Jonglei State Transitional Legislative Assembly's endless recess.

Full statement below 👇👇

30/07/2026

INTREPID-South Sudan (ED and Program Coordinator), participated in the 2-week Capacity-building training that concluded today, in Juba, and facilitated by Mercy Corps and under SUCCESS project funded by the EU in South Sudan.

The training, through sessions on Interest-Based Negotiation, Conflict Sensitivity and Do No Harm, Advocacy and Influence, Youth and Media Engagement, Women in Leadership, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), and Project Cycle Management, imparted skills and practical knowledge in community advocacy, civic engagement, peacebuilding, leadership skills, organizational effectiveness and good governance.

We are grateful for the opportunity to grow, connect with like-minded and share experiences. This intervention will definitely widen our perspectives and scope.

Management.

16/07/2026

09/07/2026

PRESS STATEMENT: CONDEMNATION OF THE DEADLY COMMUNAL VIOLENCE IN PARTS OF GREATER TONJ, WARRAP STATE

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Radio Miraya The Radio Community The Dawn Newspaper Voice of Hope Radio 98.65 FM Wau Radio Tamazuj Radio Bakhita Access Radio 88.8 FM-Yei. Peace & Reconciliation Radio 91.1 FM Office of the President - Republic of South Sudan

26/06/2026

In pursuit of meaningful partnership with other right-based institutions, our Executive Director who also happen to be the Chairperson of the National Civil Society Coalition - NCSC, Mr. Bol Deng Bol held a fruitful discussion this afternoon with the leadership of the South Sudan Bar Association. INTREPID-South Sudan is committed to promoting, protecting and defending Human Rights and the Rule of Law across the Country.

22/06/2026

INTREPID-South Sudan is grateful for the knowledge gained in the week-long capacity-strengthening workshop on Gender Equality, Social and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) convened by NPA South Sudan. These engagements, included training on Rapid Gender and Intersectional Analysis, power analysis, and practical approaches to designing and implementing gender-transformative projects and interventions wil improve our efficiency and effectiveness in preventing and responding to gender-based violence.