South Sudan at a Crossroads – Challenges and Hopes 10 Years After Independence

[HRW] Ten years ago, on July 9, 2011, South Sudan gained its long-fought independence from Sudan. Since then, the new country descended into a bloody seven-year civil war, and while a peace deal was inked by warring parties in 2018, fighting between communities, as well as government human rights abuses, rage on. This created the conditions for a devastating famine that now has millions in its grip. Senior Web Producer Paul Aufiero speaks with Researcher Nyagoah Tut Pur about challenges facing South Sudan and wh

[HRW] Ten years ago, on July 9, 2011, South Sudan gained its long-fought independence from Sudan. Since then, the new country descended into a bloody seven-year civil war, and while a peace deal was inked by warring parties in 2018, fighting between communities, as well as government human rights abuses, rage on. This created the conditions for a devastating famine that now has millions in its grip. Senior Web Producer Paul Aufiero speaks with Researcher Nyagoah Tut Pur about challenges facing South Sudan and wh