Lawyers in South Sudan Face Struggles
11/12/2013
South Sudan
Hello, and welcome to As It Is. I’m George Grow.
Today we tell about struggles facing lawyers in South Sudan. They are helping the country’s government control rebels -- within the rule of law.
Next, we hear a report about the dangers of pregnancy to girls under age 18.
And finally, we remember Grace Kelly, the American film actress who became a European princess.
But first, we turn to a young nation’s struggles to establish law and order -- how lawyers are helping.
Lawyers in South Sudan Face Struggles
South Sudan won its independence from Sudan in 2011 after many years of bitter fighting. Today, a government made up of former warlords -- former militia leaders -- is seeking to control life-long rebels within the rule of law.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (3rd L) shakes hands with Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir as he arrives for talks at Khartoum Airport, Sept. 3, 2013.
At the center of this new battle are about 250 lawyers. They are working hard in one of the most dangerous jobs in the country.
Deng Awur is the head of South Sudan’s only law college. He works in a dark office at Juba University. The office has no electricity, and his law books serve as the only library.
Mr. Awur says about 80 people will finish their law school studies and graduate this year. Their skills are deeply needed if the government is to establish the rule of law.
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