Janet Sankale

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Turbulence in the Horn of Africa

1 month ago | theelephant.info | Janet Sankale

The Horn of Africa remains one of the most volatile regions on the continent, plagued by persistent conflicts that threaten its stability and development. The region has experienced decades of unrest, failing to break free from protracted conflicts, violent crimes, communal violence, extremism, political instability, proxy wars and state failures.
South Sudan: democracy still on trial

Nov 20, 2024 | africansforthehorn.org | Janet Sankale

In September, the South Sudanese government postponed elections until 2026, representing a troubling setback for the democratic process in a country that has not gone to the polls since gaining independence 13 years ago, writes Janet SankaleThe postponement of South Sudan’s first ever elections by the government represents a troubling setback for democracy, further eroding the trust of the country’s citizens.
Troop withdrawal will leave Somalia exposed

Sep 26, 2024 | africansforthehorn.org | Janet Sankale

As the African Union Transition Mission is being replaced, concerns have been raised over the ongoing Al-Shabaab insurgency in the country and a resurgence of piracy in the Red Sea that could destabilise the region further, writes Janet Sankale The African Union – Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC), in its 1,225th session in August this year, endorsed the establishment of the AU Stabilisation and Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which will replace the African Union Transition Mission in...
More accountability for sexual violence in Sudan needed now

Jun 19, 2024 | africansforthehorn.org | Janet Sankale

On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Janet Sankale highlights the dire plight of Sudanese women, who face rampant sexual violence amidst the ongoing civil war. This op-ed underscores the urgent need for global action to address gender-based violence, hold perpetrators accountable, and support survivors.
The ICC and UNSC Must Do More for Sudan's Mass Atrocity Victims

Jan 29, 2024 | sudantribune.com | Janet Sankale

By Janet SankaleOn 24 January 2024, the Africans for the Horn of Africa Initiative (Af4HA), a coalition of African civil society organisations committed to working collectively on the crises in the Horn sent letters to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) member states urging them to strongly support the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s current investigation in Sudan ahead of Prosecutor Karim Khan’s semi-annual briefing on the Darfur situation today.
Urgent need for International Justice System support for Sudan’s mass atrocity victims

Jan 29, 2024 | jfjustice.net | Janet Sankale

On 24 January 2024, the Africans for the Horn of Africa Initiative (Af4HA), a coalition of African civil society organisations committed to working collectively on the crises in the Horn sent letters to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) member states urging them to strongly support the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s current investigation in Sudan ahead of Prosecutor Karim Khan’s semi-annual briefing on the Darfur situation today.
Urgent Need for International Justice System Support for Sudan's Mass Atrocity Victims

Jan 28, 2024 | africansforthehorn.org | Janet Sankale

By Janet SankaleOn 24 January 2024, the Africans for the Horn of Africa Initiative (Af4HA), a coalition of African civil society organisations committed to working collectively on the crises in the Horn sent letters to United Nations Security Council (UNSC) member states urging them to strongly support the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC)’s current investigation in Sudan ahead of Prosecutor Karim Khan’s semi-annual briefing on the Darfur situation on 29 January 2024.