An enthusiastic group of trainees in Malakal are now ready to provide basic services to livestock owners in the area, after completing an intensive, hands-on training on community animal health.

Arriving at a partly run-down building just after 8 a.m. with files in hand, Bentiu’s new mobile High Court officials immediately settle down to their business of the day – studying cases they have scheduled to start on a Tuesday afternoon.

Thirty-two-year-old Nyakong Nyal Deng slowly steps back and looks away as she covers her face. Her fingers gently sweep over her eyes.

She is hiding away her tears.