South Sudan's Injustice System: Law and Activism on the Frontline

South Sudan has slid into violence and conflict, but the people continue to fight for justice. Rachel Ibreck examines peoples lived experiences and the courageous efforts of lawyers, activists, and ordinary citizens to assert their rights and hold the government to account. The book demonstrates the value of conducting research with those affected by conflict.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 264 pages
\n Publication date: 30 August 2019
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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South Sudan, which emerged amidst a wave of optimism in 2011, has since descended into violence and conflict. Despite the escalating civil war, the people of the country remain resolute in their pursuit of justice, despite a pervasive culture of corruption and impunity. In her comprehensive new book, Rachel Ibreck delves into the lived experiences of individuals navigating South Sudan's fledgling justice system, as well as the courageous efforts of lawyers, activists, and ordinary citizens to assert their rights and hold the government accountable. Through extensive research, the author uncovers how justice unfolds in diverse settings, from displacement camps to chiefs courts, and in cases ranging from communal land disputes to the country's turbulent peace process. This book, based on a collaborative research project with South Sudanese activists and legal practitioners, showcases the invaluable importance of conducting research with, rather than merely about, those affected by conflict. At its core, this is a people's story of South Sudan, highlighting the resilience and determination of the nation's citizens in the face of adversity.

South Sudan, which emerged amidst a wave of optimism in 2011, has since descended into violence and conflict. Despite the escalating civil war, the people of the country remain resolute in their pursuit of justice, despite a pervasive culture of corruption and impunity. In her comprehensive new book, Rachel Ibreck delves into the lived experiences of individuals navigating South Sudan's fledgling justice system, as well as the courageous efforts of lawyers, activists, and ordinary citizens to assert their rights and hold the government accountable. Through extensive research, the author uncovers how justice unfolds in diverse settings, from displacement camps to chiefs courts, and in cases ranging from communal land disputes to the country's turbulent peace process. This book, based on a collaborative research project with South Sudanese activists and legal practitioners, showcases the invaluable importance of conducting research with, rather than merely about, those affected by conflict. At its core, this is a people's story of South Sudan, highlighting the resilience and determination of the nation's citizens in the face of adversity.

\n Weight: 442g\n
Dimension: 142 x 224 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786993403\n \n