South Sudan

South Sudan officially gained independence in 2011. The largest city in South Sudan is Juba, with Nilotic peoples making up a majority of the country’s population. South Sudan became an independent territory on 9 July 2011, following a referendum vote and approval of 98.83%.  The road to being a sovereign nation was a long one, with two civil wars from 1955-1972 and 1983-2005 and a Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005. Christianity is the major religion in the country with a population of over 12 million inhabitants.

South Sudan is a member of the  East African Community, United Nations, African Nations, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.

A ratified constitution was created by the Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly shortly before it became an independent country in 2011. It came into force after being signed by the  President of South Sudan, superseding the 2005 constitution, making it the Supreme law of the land. The constitution creates a presidential system of government, which is headed by the President serving as head of state , government, and head of the armed forces and commander in chief. The constitution also established a two house  National Legislature. An independent judiciary is also established under the country’s constitution.

The judiciary of South Sudan, or JOSS, is constitutionally mandated. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country, with the Supreme Justice being elected by the President.  There are nine justices total on the Supreme Court, and they are organized into panels of 3.  When the court hears a Constitutional issue, all 9 justices chair the court, and the Chief Justice is in charge.  A complicated system of subordinate courts exists, with a caveat for customary courts and tribunals based on local customs.  This can be difficult to maintain in practice, as two different courts may be applied to a single issue.

The National Law Review has the latest coverage of news, stories, and international affairs as it relates to South Sudan. International sanctions, TPS and immigration news, international affairs, and other topics are covered online regularly.

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Mar
5
2022
DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine and Redesignates TPS for South Sudan Hunton Andrews Kurth
Mar
4
2022
Sudan and South Sudan Temporary Protected Status Extended for 18 Months Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jul
28
2021
Nota Bene Episode 136: Africa Q3 Check In: Diligent Competition Investigations and the Digitization of the Economy with Andreas Stargard [Podcast] Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
13
2020
November 2020 Immigration Alert Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Feb
20
2019
New Antidumping Petition on Acetone from Belgium, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa and Spain Faegre Drinker
Oct
19
2018
EU Extends Its Sanctions to New Persons and Entities in Certain Third Countries; EU Amends the Blocking Regulations to Counter US Sanctions Against Iran; EU Amends Its Sanctions Against South Sudan Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
19
2017
DHS Updates Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and South Sudan Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
24
2017
Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Extended Six Months Jackson Lewis P.C.
Oct
20
2016
European Union Issues Declaration on South Sudan Sanctions Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Sep
3
2016
SpaceX rocket explosion deals a blow to expanding internet connectivity in Sub Saharan Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Aug
21
2015
U.N. Support Mission in Libya, World Health Organization and more: Africa Update for August 20, 2015 Mintz
Aug
14
2015
Africa Update for August 13, 2015 Mintz
Jul
21
2015
OFAC Designates Leaders of Opposing Forces in South Sudan Holland & Hart LLP
Feb
9
2015
Electrifying Africa: A View from Washington Bracewell LLP
Dec
22
2014
Planning Ahead to Arbitration – Important Considerations for Investors Covington & Burling LLP
Nov
2
2014
November 3 Is the Deadline for Entry Into the 2016 Diversity Visa Lottery Program Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Nov
1
2014
International Pipeline Projects – Key Considerations for East Africa Bracewell LLP
Oct
17
2014
Incubating Small Business Exports to Sub-Saharan Africa Through the U.S. Commercial Service Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Oct
16
2014
Prospects and Challenges for Africa Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
6
2014
Understanding the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Merger Control Regime McDermott Will & Emery
May
2
2014
Approaching the Sanctions Tripwire in South Sudan Covington & Burling LLP
 

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