South Sudan: Technical assistance without political will is not sufficient: Human Rights Council must renew the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

Speaking during the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council’s (HRC) interactive dialogue on the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on South Sudan today, Amnesty International expressed its concern about the continued perpetration of crimes under international law and the Government of South Sudan’s lack of action and political will to hold perpetrators to account.
Amnesty International said it recognises the important role that technical assistance can play in helping governments fulfil their human rights obligations. However, such technical assistance can only be effective if matched by political will

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