By Hou Akot Hou
Legal experts, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), concluded a three-day workshop in Aweil Center County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State.
The workshop, which ended on Monday, aimed to equip local chiefs with the skills necessary to handle court cases impartially, irrespective of the participants’ lineage.
Deng Majak, the Director for Legal Administration at Aweil High Court, said they have addressed various concerns regarding the deviation of chiefs from their roles in a manner consistent with these principles.
The workshop brought together over 15 chiefs, including paramount chiefs, to foster a deeper understanding of their responsibilities.
“The purpose is to enlighten them on the need to settle cases amicably despite the area one hails or comes from,” said Majak.
Participants learned effective strategies for settling cases in traditional court settings, including bench courts and B courts.
He added that they have shared experiences and provided them with practical knowledge on how to collaborate with judges to ensure fair and just resolutions.
Local paramount chief Akuar Aweu from Aweil Center County expressed gratitude for the training, noting its impact on their ability to address complex cases.
“This training is geared towards helping us on how justice can be delivered to all individuals in the counties,” said Aweu.