Overlooked political challenges return to haunt South Sudan
Newly arrived refugees from South Sudan sell food at the Ngomoromo border post, on the Ugandan side, on April 10, 2017. For South Sudan, refugees are an old problem. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
The story of South Sudan, had political leaders not overlooked challenges at independence, would have been better on its tenth anniversary.
As the country marked 10 years since it seceded from Sudan, key stakeholders involved in the country’s search for peace, stability and justice say personal interests, lack of unity, and departure from the original vision for independence conspired to derail the country.