South Sudan Urged to Speed Up Transitional Justice Implementation for Peace and Healing

By Denilson Deneki

The Executive Director for Standard Action Liaison Force (SALF) Group, Lony Ruot, expressed concern over the slow progress of transitional justice implementation in South Sudan during the one-day Awareness Raising on Transitional Justice Mechanisms for Enhancing Public Support.

Ruot emphasized the critical importance of Chapter Five of the peace agreement, which focuses on establishing institutions such as the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing (CTRH), Hybrid Court for South Sudan (HCSS), and Compensation and Reparation Authority (CRA).

Ruot urged the government to expedite transitional justice tasks to facilitate national healing and reconciliation before the upcoming election. The workshop brought together internally displaced persons (IDPs) from various areas in Juba to rally support for transitional justice in the country.

Members of the transitional justice working group echoed concerns about the sluggish implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, particularly Chapter Five.

Bol Khan, program manager of SALF, criticized leaders for their lack of commitment to implementing the peace agreement since 2018, highlighting numerous extensions that have hindered progress.

It is clear that the speedy implementation of transitional justice mechanisms outlined in the peace agreement is crucial for fostering peace and reconciliation in South Sudan.

Leaders are urged to prioritize the establishment of these institutions to address the legacy of conflicts and promote healing in the nation.