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Author: Simon Marot Touloung

Simon Marot Touloung

Simon Marot Touloung is a South Sudanese refugee living in Uganda. He holds a BA in Petroleum Geoscience and Production from Makerere University and is Programme Manager with African Youth Action Network (AYAN).

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    PoliticsSouth Sudan
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    May 30, 2018
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    South Sudan: Why I’m starting to think peace is possible

    I’ve been one of a few refugee representatives allowed to attend the peace talks. I’ve seen that when South Sudanese own the process, there’s hope. Last ...
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