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A strike by judges in South Sudan means more people are turning to customary courts to settle legal issues. Such courts focus more on settling disputes without disrupting peace and co-existence in communities.But because the verdicts are based on traditional laws and norms, justice, especially for women, is not always achieved. Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Juba.- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

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