Lobbies make clarion call for justice and crimes court in Juba

Survivors of war crimes and forced displacement hold a protest under the theme “End The War.” PHOTO | STEFANIE GLINSKI | AFP

Two international human rights organisations are calling transitional justice in South Sudan to safeguard lasting peace.

Amnesty International and the Human Rights Watch said in separate reports this week that failure to constitute the hybrid court to try those who have committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, would have a negative impact on reconciliation and national healing.