UN Commission Highlights Human Rights Priorities in South Sudan [5:55]

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Following the United Nations Commission on Human Rights' recent visit to South Sudan, chairperson Yasmin Sooka emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize human rights for lasting peace. The commission sheds light on ongoing challenges, including violence against women and children, and underscores the urgency of ending political conflicts and investing in diversity and human rights. Nabeel Biajo speaks with Sooka in Johannesburg, South Africa, for more insight on the visit, the state of human rights in South Sudan, and its role in completing the current transitional period for credible elections at the end of the year.