South Sudan
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The one country that could mediate in Ethiopia
South Sudan is not seen as a threat by any of the warring parties and has close personal relationships with leaders in Addis, Mek’ele, ... -
Politicians divided South Sudanese refugees. Sport can re-unite us.
During COVID-19, youth from different ethnic groups have worked together drawing on teamwork and friendships forged on the football pitch. I was eight years ... -
“They have to give us our 100% food ration back”
Hit by 30% ration cuts and with no land to grow our own food, South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are stuck between a rock ... -
10, 21, 28, 32, ?: Why South Sudan’s peace might rest on a number
South Sudan has until 22 February to form a coalition government. One particular quarrel has proven intractable, until recently. The 22 February 2020 deadline ... -
Freeing South Sudan’s captive women and girls: 128 down, thousands to go
The current approaches to releasing women and girls who have been forced into armed groups is far from adequate. In a significant development earlier ... -
Abyei: Sudan and South Sudan’s new chance to solve old disputes
The disputed border area of Abyei has been deadlocked for years. A new approach based on sharing rather than winner-takes-all is needed. In the ... -
What al-Bashir’s removal means for South Sudan’s fragile peace
Sudan’s former president was central to South Sudan’s latest peace process. Elites in both countries may sense opportunity in his absence. One of the ... -
South Sudan: How warring parties play international donors
Aid organisations play an unintended but crucial role in South Sudan’s repeating cycles of violence. How can they break out of it? Since war ... -
South Sudan: We refugees are divided. But we also hold the key to peace.
That people in my refugee settlement would fight to the death for a seat to watch a football match is not normal. But there ... -
South Sudan needs roads for peace. Literally.
Delivering aid in South Sudan costs seven times more than in Somalia. 40% of funding is spent on transport. I recently needed to travel ...
