South Sudan

Country South Sudan
Capital Juba
Continent Africa
Currency South Sudanese pound(SSP)
Languages English, Bari, Dinka, Murle, Nuer & Zande

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Introduction

Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to participate fully in the political system. When the Arab Khartoum government reneged on its promises, a mutiny began that led to two prolonged periods of conflict (1955-1972 and 1983-2005) in which perhaps 2.5 million people died - mostly civilians - due to starvation and drought. Ongoing peace talks finally resulted in a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005. As part of this agreement the south was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July 2011.

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South Sudan - Wikipedia
South Sudan - CIA World Fact Book

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The Guardian view on South Sudan: the world's youngest nation is on the brink of a new conflict | Editorial - The Guardian
  1. The Guardian view on South Sudan: the world's youngest nation is on the brink of a new conflict | Editorial  The Guardian
  2. South Sudan Is Returning to War  Foreign Policy
  3. South Sudan Government disputes Odinga’s remarks on Dr. Machar’s status  Radio Tamazuj


AU dispatches Panel of Wise to South Sudan to help tackle instability| The New Times - The New TimesAU dispatches Panel of Wise to South Sudan to help tackle instability| The New Times  The New Times

Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts? - Al JazeeraIs Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan crisis: A UN rescue mission, a shoot-out and the injured helicopter pilot - BBCSouth Sudan crisis: A UN rescue mission, a shoot-out and the injured helicopter pilot  BBC

‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres - UN News‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres  UN News

Detention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says - ReutersDetention of South Sudan's VP Machar cancels peace deal, his party says  Reuters

South Sudan on brink of civil war as UN warns of rising tensions - France 24South Sudan on brink of civil war as UN warns of rising tensions  France 24

South Sudan opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader - AP NewsSouth Sudan opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader  AP News

South Sudan’s Vice President Has Been Placed Under House Arrest, Party Says - The New York TimesSouth Sudan’s Vice President Has Been Placed Under House Arrest, Party Says  The New York Times

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war - The ConversationViolence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war  The Conversation

South Sudanese bishops warn of catastrophe as full-scale war threatens - OSV NewsSouth Sudanese bishops warn of catastrophe as full-scale war threatens  OSV News

UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis - UN NewsUN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis  UN News

Sudan's civil war escalates as South Sudan faces renewed threat of conflict - Vatican NewsSudan's civil war escalates as South Sudan faces renewed threat of conflict  Vatican News

South Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion - ReutersSouth Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion  Reuters

Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war? - DWIs South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?  DW

South Sudan on the Brink Risks Triggering Wider Conflict - Bloomberg.comSouth Sudan on the Brink Risks Triggering Wider Conflict  Bloomberg.com

Heavy fighting reported between Sudanese army, rival RSF in southern Sudan - Anadolu AjansiHeavy fighting reported between Sudanese army, rival RSF in southern Sudan  Anadolu Ajansi

Who is Riek Machar, South Sudan's embattled vice president? - Hindustan TimesWho is Riek Machar, South Sudan's embattled vice president?  Hindustan Times

Is South Sudan heading to another civil war? - Al JazeeraIs South Sudan heading to another civil war?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan clashes: VP Riek Machar's arrest ends 2018 peace deal, his party says - BBCSouth Sudan clashes: VP Riek Machar's arrest ends 2018 peace deal, his party says  BBC

Fears intensify of return to civil war as South Sudan vice-president arrested - The GuardianFears intensify of return to civil war as South Sudan vice-president arrested  The Guardian

Churches urge dialogue to defuse tensions in South Sudan - Vatican NewsChurches urge dialogue to defuse tensions in South Sudan  Vatican News

UN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens - UN NewsUN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens  UN News

South Sudan opposition says vice president’s arrest ends peace deal - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan opposition says vice president’s arrest ends peace deal  Al Jazeera

Pope decries 'appalling humanitarian catastrophe' in Sudan - Vatican NewsPope decries 'appalling humanitarian catastrophe' in Sudan  Vatican News

Arrest of South Sudan VP on 'unclear charges' stokes fears of reignited civil war - France 24Arrest of South Sudan VP on 'unclear charges' stokes fears of reignited civil war  France 24

Türkiye warns citizens against travel to South Sudan amid rising tensions - Anadolu AjansiTürkiye warns citizens against travel to South Sudan amid rising tensions  Anadolu Ajansi

South Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns - UN NewsSouth Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns  UN News

People affected by violence and cholera in South Sudan arrive exhausted in Ethiopia - MSFPeople affected by violence and cholera in South Sudan arrive exhausted in Ethiopia  MSF

UN chief Guterres urges leaders in South Sudan to 'put down weapons' - FirstpostUN chief Guterres urges leaders in South Sudan to 'put down weapons'  Firstpost

UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on the OHCHR report for South Sudan  GOV.UK

Sudan army’s latest major capture, al-Burhan says ‘victory not complete’ - Al JazeeraSudan army’s latest major capture, al-Burhan says ‘victory not complete’  Al Jazeera

A Highly Tense Lent in South Sudan - FSSPX NewsA Highly Tense Lent in South Sudan  FSSPX News

Violence and cholera ravage both sides of South Sudan-Ethiopia border - Doctors Without BordersViolence and cholera ravage both sides of South Sudan-Ethiopia border  Doctors Without Borders

What is Likely to Happen Next in South Sudan? - African ArgumentsWhat is Likely to Happen Next in South Sudan?  African Arguments

UN Commission urges protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement in South Sudan - JURIST Legal NewsUN Commission urges protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement in South Sudan  JURIST Legal News

How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War - The New York TimesHow South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War  The New York Times

AU Commission Chairperson to Deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan Mediation - African UnionAU Commission Chairperson to Deploy Panel of the Wise for South Sudan Mediation  African Union

South Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan on brink of renewed civil war, UN warns  Al Jazeera

South Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions? - DWSouth Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions?  DW

Crisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission - United Nations PeacekeepingCrisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission  United Nations Peacekeeping

South Sudan tensions: US orders non-emergency staff to leave - BBCSouth Sudan tensions: US orders non-emergency staff to leave  BBC

AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - "South Sudan risks becoming a battlefield for foreign interests, and this will have devastating consequences for future generations" - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - "South Sudan risks becoming a battlefield for foreign interests, and this will have devastating consequences for future generations"  Agenzia Fides

South Sudan bishops offer to mediate to stop ‘catastrophic’ violence - The TabletSouth Sudan bishops offer to mediate to stop ‘catastrophic’ violence  The Tablet

Caritas South Sudan Supports Bishops’ Call for Peace Amid Escalating Violence - caritas.orgCaritas South Sudan Supports Bishops’ Call for Peace Amid Escalating Violence  caritas.org

UN Chief appeals for dialogue in South Sudan amid escalating tensions By IANS - Investing.com IndiaUN Chief appeals for dialogue in South Sudan amid escalating tensions By IANS  Investing.com India

AU moves to defuse South Sudan escalation - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineAU moves to defuse South Sudan escalation  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres - Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

South Sudan's 'dire' situation risks return to civil war, warns top UN envoy - Euronews.comSouth Sudan's 'dire' situation risks return to civil war, warns top UN envoy  Euronews.com

South Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued - ReutersSouth Sudan VP Machar's party trying to locate him after arrest warrant issued  Reuters

UK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave - ReutersUK advises British nationals in South Sudan to leave  Reuters

South Sudan clashes: UN fears civil war as barrel bombs dropped in Upper Nile - BBCSouth Sudan clashes: UN fears civil war as barrel bombs dropped in Upper Nile  BBC

UN warns of conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Riek Machar’s arrest - Al JazeeraUN warns of conflict in South Sudan amid reports of VP Riek Machar’s arrest  Al Jazeera

South Sudan’s president arrests VP, opposition says, risking imminent war - The Washington PostSouth Sudan’s president arrests VP, opposition says, risking imminent war  The Washington Post

South Sudan's government denies Ugandan troops have deployed to Juba - BBCSouth Sudan's government denies Ugandan troops have deployed to Juba  BBC

UK Addresses UN Report on South Sudan at Rights Council - Mirage NewsUK Addresses UN Report on South Sudan at Rights Council  Mirage News

Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter - The GuardianMother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter  The Guardian

Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan - The Defense PostUgandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan  The Defense Post

Why Raila Odinga’s mediation in South Sudan hit bumps - The EastAfricanWhy Raila Odinga’s mediation in South Sudan hit bumps  The EastAfrican

Children have no place in war: War Child warns child recruitment could rise as violence escalates in South Sudan - ReliefWebChildren have no place in war: War Child warns child recruitment could rise as violence escalates in South Sudan  ReliefWeb

Today's top news: Southeast Asia Earthquake, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo - OCHAToday's top news: Southeast Asia Earthquake, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo  OCHA

‘Alarming regression’ in path to peace in South Sudan, UN commission warns - Al Jazeera‘Alarming regression’ in path to peace in South Sudan, UN commission warns  Al Jazeera

Chemical Weapons Attack in South Sudan Condemned by World Without War - GlobeNewswireChemical Weapons Attack in South Sudan Condemned by World Without War  GlobeNewswire

South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir  Human Rights Watch

UN chief calls for action over ‘perfect storm’ engulfing South Sudan - Arab NewsUN chief calls for action over ‘perfect storm’ engulfing South Sudan  Arab News

(Hello Africa) Chinese medical team helps South Sudanese students fight heatstroke, cholera - Xinhua(Hello Africa) Chinese medical team helps South Sudanese students fight heatstroke, cholera  Xinhua

Sudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict? - CNNSudan’s army has captured the capital. Is it a turning point in the devastating conflict?  CNN

South Sudan detains oil minister and several military officials, says Vice-President's spokesman - The HinduSouth Sudan detains oil minister and several military officials, says Vice-President's spokesman  The Hindu

Uganda denies using chemical weapons in South Sudan - TRT WorldUganda denies using chemical weapons in South Sudan  TRT World

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

South Sudan, Southeast Asia Earthquake & other topics - Daily Press Briefing - UN Web TVSouth Sudan, Southeast Asia Earthquake & other topics - Daily Press Briefing  UN Web TV

Türkiye issues travel warning for South Sudan amid rising tensions - Türkiye TodayTürkiye issues travel warning for South Sudan amid rising tensions  Türkiye Today

South Sudan vice president arrested, fearing escalation - DWSouth Sudan vice president arrested, fearing escalation  DW

South Sudan's opposition reaffirms commitment to peace amid Machar's house arrest - XinhuaSouth Sudan's opposition reaffirms commitment to peace amid Machar's house arrest  Xinhua

South Sudan: Churches appeal for peace as war escalates - Independent Catholic NewsSouth Sudan: Churches appeal for peace as war escalates  Independent Catholic News

Fears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy - AP NewsFears of civil war in South Sudan stem from political rivalry between the president and his deputy  AP News

South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter - The GuardianSouth Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter  The Guardian

Scores killed in ‘abhorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in South Sudan - UN NewsScores killed in ‘abhorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in South Sudan  UN News

António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on South Sudan & other topics - Security Council Media stakeout - UN Web TVAntónio Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on South Sudan & other topics - Security Council Media stakeout  UN Web TV

South Sudan: UN evacuation attempt disrupted by deadly shooting - BBCSouth Sudan: UN evacuation attempt disrupted by deadly shooting  BBC

Statement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Reported Detention of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar - African UnionStatement by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Reported Detention of South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar  African Union

South Sudan Says Vice President Detained for Plotting Rebellion - Bloomberg.comSouth Sudan Says Vice President Detained for Plotting Rebellion  Bloomberg.com

Misinformation, online hate speech fuels panic in South Sudan - Arab NewsMisinformation, online hate speech fuels panic in South Sudan  Arab News

Bishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested - Catholic News AgencyBishop calls for peace in South Sudan as country’s first vice president reportedly arrested  Catholic News Agency

UN / SOUTH SUDAN GUTERRES - UN MediaUN / SOUTH SUDAN GUTERRES  UN Media

Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger? - Al JazeeraFighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?  Al Jazeera

Women and girls continue to bear disproportionate impacts of heatwaves in South Sudan that have become a constant threat - World Weather AttributionWomen and girls continue to bear disproportionate impacts of heatwaves in South Sudan that have become a constant threat  World Weather Attribution

South Sudan is 'on the brink,' U.N. warns amid renewed violence - NPRSouth Sudan is 'on the brink,' U.N. warns amid renewed violence  NPR

Eye on Africa - Fears for South Sudan peace after arrest of vice president - France 24Eye on Africa - Fears for South Sudan peace after arrest of vice president  France 24

António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on South Sudan and other topics - Security Council Media stakeout - UN MediaAntónio Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on South Sudan and other topics - Security Council Media stakeout  UN Media

#KeepItOn: authorities must restore access to social media in South Sudan and uphold human rights - Access Now#KeepItOn: authorities must restore access to social media in South Sudan and uphold human rights  Access Now

Institute for the Study of War - Institute for the Study of WarInstitute for the Study of War  Institute for the Study of War

UNICEF in South Sudan - unicef usaUNICEF in South Sudan  unicef usa

The world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war - CNNThe world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war  CNN

South Sudan on the Brink of Another War - Crisis GroupSouth Sudan on the Brink of Another War  Crisis Group

South Sudan Tourism on the Brink as Canada Issues Nationwide ‘Avoid All Travel’ Advisory Amid Upper Nile Clashes and Juba Security Crisis - Travel And Tour WorldSouth Sudan Tourism on the Brink as Canada Issues Nationwide ‘Avoid All Travel’ Advisory Amid Upper Nile Clashes and Juba Security Crisis  Travel And Tour World

South Sudan opposition party says leader's arrest cancels peace deal - AfricanewsSouth Sudan opposition party says leader's arrest cancels peace deal  Africanews

Young Catholics in South Sudan make walking pilgrimage for peace - Vatican NewsYoung Catholics in South Sudan make walking pilgrimage for peace  Vatican News

Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow - Al JazeeraUganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow  Al Jazeera

What Is Happening in South Sudan? - African ArgumentsWhat Is Happening in South Sudan?  African Arguments