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How did this young country that attained her independence in 2011 amidst massive international fanfare degenerate into chaos so quickly? To understand the genesis of the conflict in South Sudan one must consider the context in which it... more
How did this young country that attained her independence in 2011 amidst massive international fanfare degenerate into chaos so quickly? To understand the genesis of the conflict in South Sudan one must consider the context in which it takes place. The crisis in South Sudan can be seen within several conflicting realms: politics played by the ruling elites, disagreements within the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M), ethnic tensions, and, finally, the fallout between Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan and his former Vice President, Dr. Riak Machar. The event of December 15 (which set off the crisis) caries an ethnic dimension, but it is first and foremost a political crisis within the ruling political party and the army. Any attempt to broker a peaceful settlement requires that all the dimensions of the conflict and the inherent issues fueling violence be properly diagnosed, and all the key stakeholders be included in the process.
Research Interests: Africa, Civil War, East Africa, Political Violence, National Identity, and 9 moreInternally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Ethnicity, Ethnic Conflict and Civil War, Sudan, Liberation movements, South Sudan, Comprehensive Peace Agreement, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, and Sudan People’s Liberation Army
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BENJAMIN DISRAELI
BENJAMIN DISRAELI
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“No hay paz sin justicia, no hay justicia sin perdón”
Juan Pablo II
Juan Pablo II
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The late Dr. John Garang made the observation that for lasting peace in Sudan, the political community had to be expanded. He called for a new political dispensation that was inclusive of all Sudanese. He called it the New Sudan.
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On September 27, 2012, Sudan’s National Congress Party (NCP) and South Sudan’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) signed their latest agreement in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the African Union High Level Implementation... more
On September 27, 2012, Sudan’s National Congress Party (NCP) and South Sudan’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) signed their latest agreement in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP). Despite the statements of the signatories, it is but another half-measure that cannot possibly deliver an enduring peace in a country so deeply entrenched in conflict. While this agreement temporarily addresses outstanding issues between the SPLM/A and NCP, it leaves out marginalized populations in Abyei, the Nuba Mountains, Blue Nile, and Darfur. Peace is likely to fail unless the negotiated settlement includes all key stakeholders in Sudan and South Sudan.
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The new political crisis is the convergence of two different conflicts. It is now impossible to disentangle them and resolve them separately.
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I would like to take a moment to respond to two commentators who wrote responses to my articles published by Pambazuka News: ‘South Sudan in the post-CPA era: Prospects and challenges’ [1] and ‘The role of women in nation-building in... more
I would like to take a moment to respond to two commentators who wrote responses to my articles published by Pambazuka News: ‘South Sudan in the post-CPA era: Prospects and challenges’ [1] and ‘The role of women in nation-building in South Sudan.’ [2] I will begin by responding to that written by Divine Muragijimana, Editor in Chief at Applause Africa and President, Co-founder of The Council of Young African Leaders. [3] Lastly, I will address the critiques raised by Deng Chol, Founder and Vice President at The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan: The National Network. I am grateful for the time and effort taken by each commenter, Divine and Deng, to respond to my articles and to foster a healthy, constructive discussion on an important subject. In the next section, I will respond to questions they raised about two of my articles.
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Author: Al-Harith Idriss. The Middle East in Europe, April 2014. Is there any likelihood of peace being restored to the Sudanese region — the Sudanese state in the north and the newly constituted state of South Sudan declared 9 July 2011?... more
Author: Al-Harith Idriss. The Middle East in Europe, April 2014. Is there any likelihood of peace being restored to the Sudanese region — the Sudanese state in the north and the newly constituted state of South Sudan declared 9 July 2011? Al-Harith Idriss, analyst and former ambassador, looks at the latest developments in international efforts to restore peace in the Sudan region. Follow the weblinks to view the article or join The Middle East in Europe Forum, or revisit to download or view magazine pages.
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South Sudan is facing a profound crisis of governance within the ruling party and its military wing, the SPLA. Without addressing serious nation-building issues, democratizing the ruling party and opening up the political space, any... more
South Sudan is facing a profound crisis of governance within the ruling party and its military wing, the SPLA. Without addressing serious nation-building issues, democratizing the ruling party and opening up the political space, any temporary solutions will only defer the problems to a later date