Courts, ravaged by arson and vandalism, resume limited services amid severe losses

Most courts are functioning with makeshift arrangements, minimal equipment and loss of documents that could take years to recover.

Nearly two months after widespread arson and vandalism during the September 9 protests, courts across the country are struggling to resume regular judicial services. Some courts have restored partial operations while most are functioning with makeshift arrangements, minimal equipment and loss of documents that could take months, or even years, to recover.