South Sudan judges went on strike from Monday protesting over payment delays and administrative issues. Over 140 Judges across the East African nation downed their tools demanding reimbursement for expenses incurred over four years and better working conditions such as more courtrooms to tackle the overcrowding and more office equipment.
The Judges have not been paid salaries for three months. They will continue striking until their arrears and salaries are paid and working conditions are improved reports Dukhan Jundit, a freelance journalist in South Sudan.
According to Bloomberg, seven judges declined to participate in the nationwide strike.
“South Sudan is trying to recover from a more than two-year conflict that has left tens of thousands of people dead, slashed government revenue and sent annual inflation soaring to almost 300 percent. Lecturers at the country’s five public universities have been on strike since late May to demand three months of unpaid salaries and benefits.” Says the Bloomberg report
South Sudan’s Minister of Infoormation, Michael Makuai Lueth the judges will be paid next week, according to Dukhan.
