South Sudan's injustice system : law and activism on the frontline created by Rachel Ibreck

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: Law, violence and peace --
1. Law and Activism in Conflict --
2. Inside the Justice System: Domination and Resistance --
3. Makeshift Courts --
4. Legal contestations at the Margins --
5. Citizens for Justice --
6. Brokering Survival

Coming into existence amid a wave of optimism in 2011, South Sudan has since slid into violence and conflict. Even in the face of escalating civil war, however, the people of the country continue to fight for justice, despite a widespread culture of corruption and impunity. Drawing on extensive new research, Rachel Ibreck examines people2019s lived experiences as they navigate South Sudan2019s fledgling justice system, as well as the courageous efforts of lawyers, activists, and ordinary citizens to assert their rights and hold the government to account. In doing so, the author reveals how justice plays out in a variety of settings, from displacement camps to chiefs2019 courts, and in cases ranging from communal land disputes to the country2019s turbulent peace process. Based on a collaborative research project carried out with South Sudanese activists and legal practitioners, the book also demonstrates the value of conducting researching with, rather than simply about those affected by conflict. At heart, this is a people2019s story of South Sudan - what works in this troubled country is what people do for themselves.