The establishment of a new special court to resolve cases of cattle raiding between communities in the northern regions of Warrap and Bahr El Ghazal could contribute to peacebuilding efforts, according to participants at a peace conference.

Three months after the United Nations Mission in South Sudan handed over a refurbished courthouse to the authorities in Malakal, the newly sworn-in judge, the Honourable Ayiei Nyang Ayie,i is ready to begin work.

A new system of cooperation between United Nations and local police in the northeastern town of Wau is helping reduce crime and keep the community safe in the local Protection of Civilians site.