Six months since the African Union proclaimed the establishment of the hybrid court of South Sudan to try war crimes and acts of extreme violence, the institution appears to be in limbo.
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Aside from fears of clashes leading to a resurgence in widespread conflict, logistical hurdles also threaten effective implementation of the Compromise Peace Agreement.
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As talks move forward, several factors can help assess the chances of a successful deal.
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Absent an active effort by the South Sudanese government, the UN Mission in South Sudan will need to adopt a holistic civilian protection mandate.
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In South Sudan, there are no legal protections against child marriage, but local chiefs can still help safeguard the human rights of young women and girls.
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Three years after its inception, UNMISS seems to be outnumbered, out-gunned, and unable to influence the government it helped to build.
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Adam Smith interviews two civil society leaders from South Sudan on how to bring stability back to their country and on the potential role of civil society in the mediation process.
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A media executive in South Sudan discusses the role of radio in the current conflict and what needs to change in the current peace talks for success.
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The crisis presents an opportunity for UNMISS to re-examine its mandate to better align its objectives with the needs of the people of South Sudan.
