An advocate in Juba says the establishment of a Hybrid Court as provided for in the peace agreement would help address relations between victims and perpetrators of crimes committed during the conflict.
Taban Romano says the court would bring justice to the victims and also strengthen the rule of law in the country.
Chapter 5 of the Agreement on the Resolution to end the Conflict in South Sudan seeks the establishment of the Hybrid Court as part of transitional justice mechanisms.
The court, characterized by a blend of international and national judicial mechanisms, will have jurisdiction with respect to the crimes of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and other serious crimes committed under national and international law.
The court is to be established by the African Union Commission with the majority of judges from African States other than South Sudan.
Advocate Taban Romano explains the importance of the court in this interview with David Lukan.
