South Sudan

In a harrowing turn of events in northern South Sudan, the United Nations disclosed deadly confrontations that resulted in civilian casualties and the unfortunate wounding of a UN peacekeeper on a bleak Tuesday. Emerging victorious from its arduous journey to independence in 2011, South Sudan remains beleaguered by tumultuous instability, unceasing violence, and pervasive political discord. One might wonder, what path remains for a nation so rich in resources yet so poor in peace? "Conflict is not a potentiality…

South Sudan's Ambit: Battling A Seismic Cholera Outbreak Amidst Turbulence South Sudan stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an overwhelmingly severe cholera outbreak, a grievous affliction that has not spared the nation since its independence in 2011. How does a country so rich in resources become so vulnerable, you might wonder? The answer lies in the fragmented kaleidoscope of South Sudan’s socio-political fabric. As told by UNICEF on Monday, over the last six months, approximately 700 lives have been cut…

In line with its friendly attitude towards African countries, Turkey stands with one of the youngest countries on the continent. In southern Sudan, projects are underway from Turkish aid and development agencies. In the last decade, since South Sudan gained independence, state development, aid and education agencies have helped the country implement a number of projects to lift the people. The African country of South Sudan with a population of 12 million was ousted from Sudan on June 9, 2011.…

A border incident between South Sudan and Uganda on Thursday triggered clashes between armies within the two nations. Based on Juba, 4 troopers, two from every nation, have been killed. A South Sudanese soldier was reportedly captured. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien NemethSouth Sudanese and Ugandans are pointing fingers…

On Monday, the displaced persons installed at the Civil Protection (POC) site in Bentiu, in the north, demonstrated. Last week, Bor and Juba had done it. These displaced people do not want peacekeepers to leave as planned in an agreement with the government. The UN forces must be replaced by the South Sudanese authorities.…