UN body welcomes ‘first steps’ towards transitional justice institutions in South Sudan
February 01, 2021
File photo shows a violence-affected communities in Pibor in the east of South Sudan. – courtesy UN Photo/Isaac Billy
GENEVA — A UN human rights commission on South Sudan has welcomed developments towards the establishment of long-awaited transitional justice mechanisms to address violations committed during conflict, as required under the 2018 peace agreement.
South Sudan’s transitional unity government announced on Friday that it would establish the African Union (AU) Hybrid Court to prosecute human rights violations. The Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing, and the Compensation and Reparation Authority that will administer a fund for victims.