The Minister of Local Government in Central Equatoria State is urging all traditional leaders in greater Yei to embark on cultural reforms.
Moro Jenesio mentions that customary laws are accepted legal requirement of community rulings, Radio Easter reported.
He appeals for adoption and review of the customary laws to match constitutional bills not to cause damage of cultures.
The minister echoes on the importance of customary law review and documentation to stop some of the colonial infringement into cultures.
He stresses that the training will help protect customary laws of South Sudan communities.
Moro expresses disappointment in types of marriages and charges levied on couples during marriage arrangement.
Minister Moro acknowledges the reforms in customary laws, promising state support to the citizens of greater Yei.
He asks traditional leaders to focus on the safety and voluntary return of the refugees and internally displace persons.
The minister spoke as the ascertainment training workshop enters its third season in Yei with support from IOM and 2011 Resilience Consortium Group is to strengthen the traditional justice system for peace, social cohesion and recovery in the three counties of Yei, Morobo and Lainya.
The workshop ascertains review and reforms documented from the reaction of chiefs, Judges and other relevant rule of law institutions.
Customary law and traditional practices that are contrary to Bill if Rights enshrined in the Transitional Constitution of South Sudan 2011 will be identified and set mechanisms for eradication.
The training is expected to conclude on Friday in Yei.