EASTERN EQUATORIA – Sometimes, traditional and formal laws collide. At other times, one or both sets of regulations are unclear. In many parts of the country, this legal confusion creates tensions, frequently leading to conflicts and violence.
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The roles and responsibilities of traditional and formal authorities were on the agenda at a recent UNMISS workshop in Eastern Equatoria State. Photos: Moses Yakudu/UNMISS
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Officers of the South Sudan People's Defence Force receiving a refresher on human rights. Photos: James Sokiri/UNMISS
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