The Governor of Central Equatoria State Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has formally requested the Judiciary of South Sudan to establish a special court dedicated to handling public order offenses within the state.
The governor made the appeal during a meeting held today with Chief Justice Benjamin Baak Chol and members of the judiciary in Central Equatoria.
The discussions focused on key challenges affecting citizens including the rise in crime, land disputes, and the need for a more efficient judicial response.
The meeting, which was referred by President Salva Kiir Mayardit was aimed at addressing persistent security and legal issues that have impacted peace and public safety in the state.
Speaking to the media after the meeting, Governor Mujung emphasized the urgent need to curb the killing of civilians, rising cases of suicide, and rampant land grabbing.
He also cited concerns over gang activities and criminal behavior disrupting the lives of residents.
“The Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County has specifically requested the deployment of second and third-grade judges to the area, due to the backlog of unresolved cases,” Mujung stated.
The governor’s call for judicial reinforcement is seen as a step toward restoring law and order and enhancing public trust in the legal system.