Three South Sudan states beat war odds to rank highly in exams

South Sudan school.

Students in a school in Juba, South Sudan. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Three South Sudan states most affected by conflict have posted the best performance in the national primary examinations, according to the National Examination Council. 

The three states—Jonglei, Unity and Warrap—are known for skirmishes such as inter-communal violence and cattle raids. They have had to endure flash floods and famine too. However, they beat the odds to produce the best candidates in the national examinations.