In South Sudan, internally displaced people (IDPs) at the Protection of Civilians Camp (POC3) in Juba have established their own court system to deal with disputes and maintain order within the camp. The camp's lower court, established in 2016, is composed of IDP judges who handle common issues like water disputes, domestic violence, and theft. More serious cases are referred to the High Court and potentially to the UNMISS and national authorities. The South Sudanese government has criticized the camp, but residents resist closure. The UNMISS supports the camp's efforts to maintain order, but challenges remain. The article also touches on the broader context of the South Sudanese civil war, the lack of a functioning national justice system, and the unfulfilled establishment of a hybrid court as mandated by a 2015 peace agreement. The report highlights the resilience of South Sudan's citizens in seeking justice amidst ongoing conflict and the absence of a formal legal system.

The article discusses the stark contrasts in living conditions in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the city as an African utopia for only a select few. The author, who lived in Cape Town for seven years, shares insights from a recent visit, including a university reunion where discussions about the unaffordability of housing in Cape Town were prevalent. The piece delves into the struggles of middle-class residents and the homeless, focusing on the political movement 'Reclaim the City' and their occupation of the Woodstock Community Hospital for affordable housing. The article also touches on the South African constitution's provision for adequate housing and the government's failure to meet these needs, leading to a growing housing backlog and the displacement of residents to inadequate settlements like Blikkiesdorp and Wolwerivier.

The article discusses the stark contrasts in living conditions in Cape Town, South Africa, highlighting the city as an African utopia for only a select few. The author, who lived in Cape Town for seven years, shares insights from a recent visit, including a university reunion where discussions about the unaffordability of housing in Cape Town were prevalent. The piece delves into the struggles of middle-class residents and the homeless, focusing on the political movement 'Reclaim the City' and their occupation of the Woodstock Community Hospital for affordable housing. The article also touches on the South African constitution's provision for adequate housing and the government's failure to meet these needs, leading to a growing housing backlog and the displacement of residents to inadequate settlements like Blikkiesdorp and Wolwerivier.

Since the 1980s, a civil war has been raging in Sudan, with Nuba rebels fighting against the government for the independence of South Sudan, a conflict that seems almost forgotten.