A consortium of civil society organizations has conducted a one-day forum on the transitional justice and accountability mechanism in Juba.
The workshop is organized and facilitated by Dialogue and Research Institute (DRI) and Transitional Justice Working Group which aims at promoting peace, truth, and reconciliation processes in the country.
The initiative is part of a larger effort to establish transitional justice mechanisms in the country, which will help to address past human rights abuses and promote accountability.
Participants include government officials, civil society representatives, and other stakeholders.
Gordon Lam, Director of Dialogue and Research Institute, says the workshop focuses on Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation as stipulated in Chapter 5 of the Peace Agreement.
Gordon says that participants discussed the role of civil society in transitional justice and policies and peace-building activities for the development of this country.
Transitional justice is an important process for countries emerging from conflict, as it helps to address past human rights abuses and promote accountability.
Gordon William, a Project Manager of PAX Netherland which funded the initiative says the participants utilized the forum to iron out issues before the forthcoming elections in 2024.
He says that it will be good to see all provisions in Chapter 5 of the revitalized agreement fully implemented before the country conducts the election
The workshop is part of a larger effort to promote peace and stability in South Sudan.
The country has been plagued by conflict for many years, and the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms is seen as a key step toward addressing past human rights abuses and promoting accountability.