{"id":75751,"date":"2025-04-16T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/unity-state-partners-launch-mobile-court-in-leer"},"modified":"2025-04-16T10:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T10:48:23","slug":"unity-state-partners-launch-mobile-court-in-leer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/unity-state-partners-launch-mobile-court-in-leer","title":{"rendered":"Unity state, partners launch mobile court in Leer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Unity State government, in collaboration with the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), launched a mobile court Tuesday in Leer County to address cases of murder, rape and other offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The court, which will operate from April 15 to May 9, is expected to hear more than 60 cases. It is supported by UNMISS, the Multi-Partner Trust Fund and the Norwegian Embassy in Juba.<\/p>\n<p>Unity State Governor Riek Bim Top said the court would help improve access to justice for local communities. He added that the state government is working with national authorities to deploy judges and strengthen the justice system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDeploying a mobile court and establishing a permanent justice system in Unity State provides mechanisms for all South Sudanese, regardless of political affiliation,\u201d Top said. \u201cThe Unity State government is working with the judiciary and partners to bring back judges and ensure justice for victims.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Stella Abayomi, acting head of the UNMISS field office in Unity State, said the court would help reduce crime and promote peace by handling cases beyond the jurisdiction of traditional leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe court will address serious offenses, including murder, sexual and gender-based violence, conflict-related violence, and forced and early marriages,\u201d she said. \u201cJustice and accountability are key to reducing crimes, violence against women and improving security in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The Unity State government, in collaboration with the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), launched a mobile court Tuesday in Leer County to address cases of murder, rape and other offenses. The court, which will operate from April 15 to May 9, is expected to hear more than 60 cases. 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