Lack of Magistrates Paralyzes Several Courts in Kasaï, Warns Bar Association President

The lack of magistrates continues to disrupt the judicial system in Kasaï, with several peace courts without judges for years and some jurisdictions not functioning for about four years. Hubert Bulandjo, president of the Bar Association of Kasaï, warned about this situation and called on the Superior Council of the Judiciary to quickly increase staffing. The paralysis of courts prevents litigants from having their cases heard, promotes impunity, and may lead to justice being taken into people's own hands.