There has always been a question among civilians whether the security forces in South Sudan are disciplined and professional. Given the growing economic crisis, the answer might seem undesirable. Find out more from this opinion written out of observation and experience.
"The people of South Sudan must ask: what is the worth of sovereignty if it is not defended or respected by our own leaders?"
"The rise of social media platforms and digital communication tools has dramatically increased the speed and volume of information dissemination. However, this has also led to a surge in the spread of fake news, manipulated narratives, and harmful content, leaving many African societies vulnerable."
Has Juba changed drastically in terms of infrastructure, and lifestyles? This article captures memories of Juba several years ago and how it appears today. Find out more about it.
"With our minds still fresh from the disrespect President Ramaphosa received and Trump defiantly persisting without retracting or clarifying his statement, he doubled down by setting another stage for what transpired at a subsequent high-level roundtable meeting with African heads of state."
"The very youth that it once rallied as the Red Army (Jesh-Amer), and that it has claimed to nurture, who ascended in ranks with discipline and revolutionary zeal, now find themselves marginalized."
The estimated prevalence of HIV and AIDS in South Sudan is 2.4% among adults aged 15-49, reflecting approximately 194,000 individuals living with HIV and AIDS.
"We cannot call ourselves health professionals, policymakers, or regional actors and ignore what is happening."
“A consent given by a man or woman below the age of eighteen years shall not be deemed to be consent…….” South(ern) Sudan Penal Code Act, 2008, Section 247, (2)
Peter Biar Ajak, a South Sudanese academic formerly detained in South Sudan, now faces the law in the US over accusations of purchasing weapons to support rebellion against the government of South Sudan. Here are some thoughts about this particular case.
