South Sudan, 15 years on: Still fighting for peace
Summary
South Sudan is marking 15 years since its independence, but the country still faces many struggles. Despite a peace agreement signed in 2018, violence, poverty, and weak government services continue to affect the lives of many people.Key Facts
- South Sudan became independent in 2011 after a long conflict with Sudan.
- The country experienced a civil war from 2013 to 2018, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths.
- A peace deal called the Revitalised Agreement (R-ARCSS) was signed in 2018 but has not been fully put into action.
- Many people lack basic services like healthcare and clean water.
- Violence, including local conflicts and attacks, continues across much of the country.
- Women’s rights laws and quotas from the peace deal are not fully implemented.
- Economic problems like inflation and unemployment are widespread.
- Humanitarian groups face challenges including insecurity, flooding, and not enough funding to meet needs.
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