Achol Bark

International law lawyer, Human Rights defender, policy and advocacy practitioner and an activist.

[Human Rights Watch @hrw]

In a landmark trial, a Guinean court has convicted the former president Moussa Dadis Camara, among others, for a brutal 2009 stadium massacre.

This significant trial should inspire further national justice efforts globally.

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

Exclusion of the #NgokDinka from the #Abyei area in the 22 December 2024 elections is poised to significantly impact the final status of #Abyei. @SouthSudanGov decision implies an official non-recognition of the Ngok Dinka of Abyei as S.Sudanese. What are your thoughts #SSOX

[Sudan Tribune @SudanTribune_EN]

The SPLM-N, led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, has rejected a Sudanese army proposal to link humanitarian aid delivery to South Kordofan and Blue Nile with a ceasefire. In a meeting with the Sudanese army in South Sudan, the armed group instead demanded that aid be delivered to all regions of Sudan simultaneously and without discrimination.
https://t.co/ZDlfNeF5Pg

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

Agok health facilities, schools and air stripes are occupied by #SSPDF that were deployed to the area to protect civilians during the #Ngok and twic Dinka conflict in the #Abyei disputed area. This needs to be addressed #SSOX

[Crisis Group @CrisisGroup]

#SouthSudan faces an increased risk of ethnic violence, as well as economic and regime instability stemming from Sudan’s conflict-induced disruption of oil exports.
https://t.co/IQOQzsMEnA

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

...in the past week, there has been an increase in attacks by both communities against the police, including the police station and a police convoy, this development could worsen the situation. Is the dynamic changing? If you know more about this conflict, do share it with me.

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

Since the inter-communal conflict started between the Gogrial East and the Jur River communities regarding land ownership and the administration of the Manyang..

[ACLED @ACLEDINFO]

ACLED Brief | Violence Rises Across #SouthSudan’s Disputed Abyei State

Read it here ⤵️
https://t.co/7kwYExIKYm

[Nelson Kwaje @nelsonkwaje]

Read our latest report on the need for digital rights laws in South Sudan.
Authored by our #SouthSudan research lead @AcholDeng27 with contribution from @winniecirino
#SSOT

[#defyhatenow @defyhatenow]

Our director of programs @nelsonkwaje & project officer @AcholDeng27 attended a CSOs engagement meeting organized by Facebook, we shared ideas on how @facebook can be utilized to create a trust between communities in #SouthSudan i.e reducing hate speech & fake news online

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

Another attack and @SouthSudanGov authority continues to be silent as #Abyei remains mired in a violent impasse.

[Akol Miyen Kuol @AkolMiyenKuol]

Breaking news.
11 people wounded during attacks on #Abyei by armed youth allegedly from Warrap State, #SouthSudan. #AbyeiFutureStatus
11 wounded amid fresh attacks on Abyei – says official https://t.co/JSXfxUCizC

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

The UAE hosting the #COP28 climate summit must sever ties with RSF. @MaEllenSirleaf in @AJEnglish https://t.co/xEENEB5WfW #SpeakOutOnSudan #COP28UAE

[ACLED @ACLEDINFO]

Since fighting first broke out in #Sudan last April, ACLED has recorded over 3,200 conflict events across the country and more than 12,100 reported fatalities.

▶️ https://t.co/MTKfjlNBAI

[South Sudan News🇸🇸 @365SouthSudan]

Sudan Situation Update: March 2023 | Deadly Violence in the Disputed Abyei Area - ACLED https://t.co/ETgviZKX27 #southsudan #southsudannews

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

@USMissionJuba @JacklineNasiwa Leer County conflict could have been prevented had the @SouthSudanGov listened and addressed the concerns of "possible attacks" voiced by several generals from SSPDF and SPLAM-IO as well as by Leer County`s civilians after the several defections and changes of armed groups.

[Achol Bark @AcholBark]

@WaniMichael57 What happening in Abyei is unfortunate the involvement of the SSPDF divisions 3 and 11 and SSPM/A add complexity and further exacerbate the situation. The SSGOV's quietness despite atrocities being committed creates hopelessness regarding the final status of Abyei.

[Akol Miyen Kuol @AkolMiyenKuol]

Ngok Dinka of #Abyei staged a protest today in Abyei Town against 19 November attacks on two counties. The protesters reiterated calls on #SouthSudan, #Sudan to withdraw troops from the Abyei box.

[Adija @AdijaAcuil]

Abyei and the Stakeholders #SSOX #UN #UNSC #AU #IGAD
#UNISFA.

[PiolGau @gau_piol]

@AkolMiyenKuol The senseless war between Abyei and Twic need to be address as soon as by Juba leadership. They two armed youths should have formed one strong "Titbaai" against our common enemy (Misseryia) instead of killing one another. RIP to deceased!

[SAADO @SAADO_SSD]

Sustainability happens when interventions are locally designed & embedded into the Culture. 6 years ago with support from @UKinSouthSudan & in Partnership with @WVSouthSudan ,We Introduced Block farming in Pamat. We visited them today, 2 years after end of project,only to see 👇