South Sudan

Country South Sudan
Capital Juba
Continent Africa
Currency South Sudanese pound(SSP)
Languages English, Bari, Dinka, Murle, Nuer & Zande

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Introduction

Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to participate fully in the political system. When the Arab Khartoum government reneged on its promises, a mutiny began that led to two prolonged periods of conflict (1955-1972 and 1983-2005) in which perhaps 2.5 million people died - mostly civilians - due to starvation and drought. Ongoing peace talks finally resulted in a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005. As part of this agreement the south was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July 2011.

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South Sudan closes schools in preparation for 45C heatwave - The GuardianSouth Sudan closes schools in preparation for 45C heatwave  The Guardian

South Sudan heatwave: Extreme weather shuts schools and cuts power - BBC.comSouth Sudan heatwave: Extreme weather shuts schools and cuts power  BBC.com

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave - FirstpostSouth Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave  Firstpost

Minister McConalogue is the first Cabinet Minister to visit South Sudan - South Sudan - ReliefWebMinister McConalogue is the first Cabinet Minister to visit South Sudan - South Sudan  ReliefWeb

World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ... - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ...  UN News

Watch IPL 2024 live from South Sudan: Here's how to live stream the tournament - The Economic TimesWatch IPL 2024 live from South Sudan: Here's how to live stream the tournament  The Economic Times

UN reports a 35 percent increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan - Arab NewsUN reports a 35 percent increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan  Arab News

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World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ... - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsWorld News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ...  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

UNMISS Brief on violence affecting civilians (October to December 2023) - South Sudan - ReliefWebUNMISS Brief on violence affecting civilians (October to December 2023) - South Sudan  ReliefWeb

South Sudan bishop: Our people ‘on brink of destitution, slowly perishing’ - Catholic News AgencySouth Sudan bishop: Our people ‘on brink of destitution, slowly perishing’  Catholic News Agency

UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan - ABC NewsUN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan  ABC News

Promoting Accountability for Corruption that Fuels South Sudan's Conflict - United States Department of State - Department of StatePromoting Accountability for Corruption that Fuels South Sudan's Conflict - United States Department of State  Department of State

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave - The Times of IndiaSouth Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave  The Times of India

Egypt starts construction of groundwater drinking water stations in South Sudan - Dailynewsegypt - Daily News EgyptEgypt starts construction of groundwater drinking water stations in South Sudan - Dailynewsegypt  Daily News Egypt

South Sudan Rising to Be Africa's Petroleum Hub - CNBCAfrica.comSouth Sudan Rising to Be Africa's Petroleum Hub  CNBCAfrica.com

South Sudan heatwave: Extreme weather shuts schools and cuts power - BBCSouth Sudan heatwave: Extreme weather shuts schools and cuts power  BBC

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave - The Associated PressSouth Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave  The Associated Press

Rising Violence, Human Rights Violations Threaten Peace in South Sudan - Voice of America - VOA NewsRising Violence, Human Rights Violations Threaten Peace in South Sudan  Voice of America - VOA News

South Sudan - European Commission - European UnionSouth Sudan - European Commission  European Union

Sudanese refugees face gruelling wait in overcrowded South Sudan camps - Al Jazeera EnglishSudanese refugees face gruelling wait in overcrowded South Sudan camps  Al Jazeera English

South Sudan closes schools owing to extreme heatwave - The East AfricanSouth Sudan closes schools owing to extreme heatwave  The East African

South Sudan: Human Rights Council should Ensure Ongoing International Scrutiny, Investigations - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan: Human Rights Council should Ensure Ongoing International Scrutiny, Investigations  Human Rights Watch

Urgent action needed to address South Sudan's forgotten crisis, says UNDP Crisis Chief - United Nations Development ProgrammeUrgent action needed to address South Sudan's forgotten crisis, says UNDP Crisis Chief  United Nations Development Programme

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan - United States Mission to the United NationsRemarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan  United States Mission to the United Nations

UNMISS is crucial to free and fair elections in South Sudan - Institute for Security StudiesUNMISS is crucial to free and fair elections in South Sudan  Institute for Security Studies

Violence and rights abuses threaten South Sudan's stability, a UN report warns - The Associated PressViolence and rights abuses threaten South Sudan's stability, a UN report warns  The Associated Press

South Sudan blames fighting in neighbouring Sudan and attacks in the Red Sea for its crisis - Africanews EnglishSouth Sudan blames fighting in neighbouring Sudan and attacks in the Red Sea for its crisis  Africanews English

UN warns five million could suffer ‘catastrophic’ hunger in Sudan amid war - Al Jazeera EnglishUN warns five million could suffer ‘catastrophic’ hunger in Sudan amid war  Al Jazeera English

South Sudan's oil at risk due to Sudan civil war - Al-MonitorSouth Sudan's oil at risk due to Sudan civil war  Al-Monitor

Uplifting Vulnerable South Sudanese Households through Safety Net Assistance - World BankUplifting Vulnerable South Sudanese Households through Safety Net Assistance  World Bank

South Sudan: The EU allocates €600000 to respond to the threat of cholera outbreak - European UnionSouth Sudan: The EU allocates €600000 to respond to the threat of cholera outbreak  European Union

South Sudan shuts schools in face of extreme heat - The Irish TimesSouth Sudan shuts schools in face of extreme heat  The Irish Times

UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan - El Paso Inc.UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan  El Paso Inc.

What will it take to end hunger and malnutrition in South Sudan? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat will it take to end hunger and malnutrition in South Sudan?  Al Jazeera English

What’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat’s behind the renewed violence on South Sudan’s border with Sudan?  Al Jazeera English

Improving the Prospects for Peace in South Sudan: Spotlight on Stabilization - SIPRIImproving the Prospects for Peace in South Sudan: Spotlight on Stabilization  SIPRI

South Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns - ReutersSouth Sudan elections not on path for credible process, US official warns  Reuters

Photos: Inside South Sudan’s worsening refugee crisis, in Renk and Maban - Al Jazeera EnglishPhotos: Inside South Sudan’s worsening refugee crisis, in Renk and Maban  Al Jazeera English

MTN Group appoints Ali Monzer as Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan | MTN.com - MTN GroupMTN Group appoints Ali Monzer as Chief Executive Officer of MTN South Sudan | MTN.com  MTN Group

World Report 2024: South Sudan - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: South Sudan  Human Rights Watch

Dozens killed as violence flares in region disputed by Sudan, South Sudan - Al Jazeera EnglishDozens killed as violence flares in region disputed by Sudan, South Sudan  Al Jazeera English

South Sudan: Top UN official calls for greater political investment as polls loom - UN NewsSouth Sudan: Top UN official calls for greater political investment as polls loom  UN News

Five things to know about the crisis in Sudan - UNHCRFive things to know about the crisis in Sudan  UNHCR

Event: Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Conflict in South Sudan - SIPRIEvent: Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Conflict in South Sudan  SIPRI

Zero waste, more hope in South Sudan - UN NewsZero waste, more hope in South Sudan  UN News

Humanitarian and Human Rights - South Sudan | The Netherlands and South Sudan - The Netherlands and YouHumanitarian and Human Rights - South Sudan | The Netherlands and South Sudan  The Netherlands and You

Improving the Prospects for Peace in South Sudan: Spotlight on Measurement - SIPRIImproving the Prospects for Peace in South Sudan: Spotlight on Measurement  SIPRI

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan - United States Mission to the United NationsRemarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan  United States Mission to the United Nations

Egypt begins constructing 8 solar-powered groundwater pumping stations in South Sudan - Egypt TodayEgypt begins constructing 8 solar-powered groundwater pumping stations in South Sudan  Egypt Today

UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan - The Caledonian-RecordUN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan  The Caledonian-Record

Six killed in ambush in disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan - Al Jazeera EnglishSix killed in ambush in disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan  Al Jazeera English

South Sudan schools close due to extreme heatwave - News24South Sudan schools close due to extreme heatwave  News24

South Sudan: MSF launches mass vaccination campaign amid deadly hepatitis E outbreak - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalSouth Sudan: MSF launches mass vaccination campaign amid deadly hepatitis E outbreak  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

UN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement' - Welcome to the United NationsUN chief welcomes South Sudan's Unity government, lauds parties for 'significant achievement'  Welcome to the United Nations

Promoting Accountability for Transnational Repression Against South Sudanese Nationals Abroad - United States ... - Department of StatePromoting Accountability for Transnational Repression Against South Sudanese Nationals Abroad - United States ...  Department of State

South Sudan: some spoilers want peace to fail, putting 2024 elections at risk - The ConversationSouth Sudan: some spoilers want peace to fail, putting 2024 elections at risk  The Conversation

Inter-communal conflict a big killer in South Sudan - defenceWebInter-communal conflict a big killer in South Sudan  defenceWeb

UN reports risk of continued gross human rights violations in South Sudan - JURISTUN reports risk of continued gross human rights violations in South Sudan  JURIST

France is concerned by impact of conflict in Sudan on stability of South Sudan - France ONUFrance is concerned by impact of conflict in Sudan on stability of South Sudan  France ONU

South Sudan country profile - BBC.comSouth Sudan country profile  BBC.com

Against all odds: Social safety nets uplift over 400,000 people in South Sudan - World Bank GroupAgainst all odds: Social safety nets uplift over 400,000 people in South Sudan  World Bank Group

South Sudan: how the EU is powering WFP to cushion people from hunger - European UnionSouth Sudan: how the EU is powering WFP to cushion people from hunger  European Union

A New Strategy for Tackling Food and Nutrition Security Crises in South Sudan - World Bank GroupA New Strategy for Tackling Food and Nutrition Security Crises in South Sudan  World Bank Group

ACLED Brief | Violence Rises Across South Sudan's Disputed Abyei State - ACLEDACLED Brief | Violence Rises Across South Sudan's Disputed Abyei State  ACLED

African Development Bank to scale up financing to South Sudan in 2024 – VP Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade - African Development BankAfrican Development Bank to scale up financing to South Sudan in 2024 – VP Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade  African Development Bank

Evaluation of WFP Contribution to Market Systems in South Sudan and Bangladesh 2018-2022 | World Food Programme - WFPEvaluation of WFP Contribution to Market Systems in South Sudan and Bangladesh 2018-2022 | World Food Programme  WFP

South Sudan: No basis for free and fair 2024 elections, warns Haysom - UN NewsSouth Sudan: No basis for free and fair 2024 elections, warns Haysom  UN News

South Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan Awaits Justice for Mayom Extrajudicial Killings  Human Rights Watch

Living Ancient Dreams: South Sudan's Great Antelope Migration – Rainforest Trust - Rainforest TrustLiving Ancient Dreams: South Sudan's Great Antelope Migration – Rainforest Trust  Rainforest Trust

OPCW Director-General meets South Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | OPCW - Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsOPCW Director-General meets South Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | OPCW  Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

South Sudan president fires finance minister amid an economic crisis - NasdaqSouth Sudan president fires finance minister amid an economic crisis  Nasdaq

The economic crisis in South Sudan - Sudan TribuneThe economic crisis in South Sudan  Sudan Tribune

South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - Center for Disaster PhilanthropySouth Sudan Humanitarian Crisis  Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Sudan: UN struggles to cope with thousands of daily arrivals in South Sudan transit camps - UN NewsSudan: UN struggles to cope with thousands of daily arrivals in South Sudan transit camps  UN News

South Sudan Activist in US Charged With Trying to Export Arms Illegally for Coup Back Home - Voice of America - VOA NewsSouth Sudan Activist in US Charged With Trying to Export Arms Illegally for Coup Back Home  Voice of America - VOA News

Ambassador Marjan Schippers - South Sudan | The Netherlands and South Sudan - The Netherlands and YouAmbassador Marjan Schippers - South Sudan | The Netherlands and South Sudan  The Netherlands and You

South Sudan: arbitrary suspension of the daily Al-Watan after publication of president's letter of condolence to Israel - Reporters sans frontièresSouth Sudan: arbitrary suspension of the daily Al-Watan after publication of president's letter of condolence to Israel  Reporters sans frontières

South Sudan - media action - BBCSouth Sudan - media action  BBC

UN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan - WANDUN reports a 35% increase in people affected by violence in South Sudan  WAND

South Sudan announces schools closure as heatwave deepens - Sudan TribuneSouth Sudan announces schools closure as heatwave deepens  Sudan Tribune

U.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan - United States Department of State - Department of StateU.S. Government Issues a Business Advisory for South Sudan - United States Department of State  Department of State

Talk Peace, Vote Peace: South Sudan's 2024 Elections - United States Institute of PeaceTalk Peace, Vote Peace: South Sudan's 2024 Elections  United States Institute of Peace

South Sudan government distances itself from citizens arrested fighting in Sudan - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan government distances itself from citizens arrested fighting in Sudan  Radio Tamazuj

Fatal heatwave hits South Sudan - Caj News AfricaFatal heatwave hits South Sudan  Caj News Africa

South Sudan workers brave deadly heat with just hats, cold water - La Prensa LatinaSouth Sudan workers brave deadly heat with just hats, cold water  La Prensa Latina

South Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave - KEYTSouth Sudan shutters all schools as it prepares for an extreme heat wave  KEYT

Unshattered hope in the face of adversity in South Sudan - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalUnshattered hope in the face of adversity in South Sudan  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Sudanese army captures South Sudanese mercenaries in Omdurman - Sudan TribuneSudanese army captures South Sudanese mercenaries in Omdurman  Sudan Tribune

South Sudan government shuts down all schools due to an extreme heat wave - Alwast NewsSouth Sudan government shuts down all schools due to an extreme heat wave  Alwast News

UN World Food Programme Country Director 'one of Donegal's finest ambassadors' - Donegal LiveUN World Food Programme Country Director 'one of Donegal's finest ambassadors'  Donegal Live

South Sudanese activist welcomes U.S. visa restrictions - Sudan TribuneSouth Sudanese activist welcomes U.S. visa restrictions  Sudan Tribune

Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang Publishes a Signed Article Titled “Together We Build a Community ... - MFA ChinaChinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang Publishes a Signed Article Titled “Together We Build a Community ...  MFA China

South Sudan Closes Schools Due To Extreme Heat - RJR NewsSouth Sudan Closes Schools Due To Extreme Heat  RJR News

In South Sudan, Political Rivalries Fuel Conflict - New Lines MagazineIn South Sudan, Political Rivalries Fuel Conflict  New Lines Magazine

Improving Health Service Delivery in South Sudan | CDC - CDCImproving Health Service Delivery in South Sudan | CDC  CDC

Violence in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border area kills 54 - ReutersViolence in disputed Sudan-South Sudan border area kills 54  Reuters

Awow Daniel takes oath as new finance minister - Radio TamazujAwow Daniel takes oath as new finance minister  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan | World Food Programme - WFPSouth Sudan | World Food Programme  WFP

About 40 killed in violence near disputed Sudan-South Sudan border - ReutersAbout 40 killed in violence near disputed Sudan-South Sudan border  Reuters

Urgent response at transit sites in South Sudan essential to prevent deadly outbreaks - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalUrgent response at transit sites in South Sudan essential to prevent deadly outbreaks  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International