Tag Archives: Warrap

Federal system of government appropriate for South Sudan

February 16, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Jacob K. Lupai A federal system of government appropriate for South Sudan is a view that is hoped to increase understanding. There is already an expressed fear of a federal system of government for South Sudan as too fragmenting. … read more »

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In South Sudan malnutrition and disease are the killers not bullets

November 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Emily Cooper,independent (GETTY IMAGES)           Darfur and the DRC are two of the most dangerous places on earth, with armed factions fighting for control of territory and regular violent clashes. But far more dangerous than … read more »

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South Sudan has fourth highest infant mortality rate in Africa

June 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan has the fourth highest infant mortality rate in Africa according to a report published by the African Development Banks last month. Reacting to the banks Africa Development Report, which included South Sudan for the first time, Health Minister … read more »

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A letter from South Sudan: rearmament in Warrap State

March 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Deep in Warrap State’s wetlands, land that is used for grazing even in the driest season, the thickly wooded higher land, surrounded by rich marshes, once supported the homes of many families.  Just twenty years ago, there had been homesteads … read more »

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South Sudan’s N. Bahr el Ghazal denies reports that hunger caused death

August 18, 2011 by benim

An official in Northern Bahr el Ghazal state government on Wednesday refuted media reports alleging that citizens in the region were dying of severe hunger, less than two months since South Sudan became Africa’s newest nation.   Speaking at a … read more »

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Seven killed in clash between communities from Lakes and W. Equatoria

March 15, 2011 by benim

Clashes between pastoralists of Yirol West county of Lakes state and agriculturalists from Mvollo county of Western Equatoria have killed seven and injured five, according to a local official. Makur Kulang Liei, county commissioner of Yirol West County, said that … read more »

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