After the war broke out again in the border areas between the Sudans, a trading pattern known earlier as the “peace markets” reemerged. In contrast to previous attempts to use trade to reduce tensions, such markets are now banned by the government of Sudan with severe penalties for perpetrators. We studied this phenomenon using information obtained from within the war zones and found that, although the high profit from such trading is a key motive,…
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Remarks on the role of church leaders as peace builders in South Sudan on the annual conference of the American Friends of the Eiscopal Church of the Sudans, October 21, 2016.
Reflections from former senior political advisor to the IGAD mediation for South Sudan Aly Verjee on the peace agreement signed in 2015 and its implementation. Download
This comment discusses some of the recent developments in South Sudan, since its civil war reached a new stage in July 2016. It summarizes some of the causes of conflict, and the political and economic challenges that will be faced in order to establish sustainable peace. Download
The South Sudan Household Health Survey (SHHS 2) marks the second household and health study in post-conflict South Sudan. The scope of the SHHS 2 includes: – HOUSEHOLD: Household characteristics; household listing; education; water and sanitation; insecticide treated nets; salt iodization – WOMEN: Women’s background; child mortality; live birth history; desire for last birth (results not available); maternal and newborn health; contraception; unmet need; attitudes towards domestic violence; marriage/union; female genital mutilation/cutting (results not available);…
Statistical information on a range of topics for the year 2015. Download
This review (April 2016) discusses some of the challenges faced by the TGoNU in relation to the implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of conflict in South Sudan (ARCISS).
This is the peace agreement signed in 2015 that among other things paved the way for the establishing of the Transitional Government of National Unity.
This review discusses the resettlement of South Sudanes refugees over a decade ago in the state of Utah (USA) and what it signifies for restoring peace in South Sudan.
Following the 2013 outbreak of civil war in South Sudan, prospects for reconciliation and repairing of fractures between ethnic groups have been frustrated by the lack of progress at reaching a political deal in the Addis peace process and difficulties in initiating an inclusive dialogue that fosters trust at national and local levels. At this event, Jok Madut Jok, and Casie Copeland will examine the current situation in South Sudan and the limitations of the…
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