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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), as part of its “Peace Begins with Legal Justice” program, has been conducting field visits to areas far from the capital, Juba, to address issues related to sexual violence linked to armed conflict.
Recently, UNMISS organized a one-day consultation in Malakal to discuss preparations for the upcoming military court in the Upper Nile State, which will address cases involving soldiers accused by civilians. This court is part of a collaboration between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and the Norwegian Embassy in Juba, aimed at strengthening criminal justice within the armed forces across the country.
Kenneth Isaac, the Rule of Law Officer with UNMISS, affirmed, “By working with the Norwegian Embassy ,UNMISS is committed to providing the necessary technical support to enhance the judicial system in South Sudan, in line with our mandate to protect civilians. The ongoing assessment will focus on resolving many pending cases, especially those related to sexual and gender-based violence.”
Fifty participants took part in the consultation, including women, representatives from the military justice administration, military judges, civil society organizations, local authorities, and the Women’s Union. The discussions were dynamic and covered a wide range of perspectives.
