South Sudan - South Sudan celebrates 10 years of independence – but few rejoice (Sam Mednick, Al Jazeera)

South Sudan – South Sudan celebrates 10 years of independence – but few rejoice (Sam Mednick, Al Jazeera)

Post author By Marco Emanuele
Post date July 9, 2021
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Friday marks 10 years since South Sudan gained independence to become the world’s youngest nation – yet few citizens are rejoicing.

Over the past 10 years, the oil-rich country has been mired in fighting that killed nearly 400,000 people, engrained corruption and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis, while a fragile peace deal hangs by a thread.

South Sudan celebrates 10 years of independence – but few rejoice | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

More than eight million people are reliant on aid, according to the UN, while tens of thousands of people still shelter in IDP camps across the country [File: Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP]

More than eight million people are reliant on aid, according to the UN, while tens of thousands of people still shelter in IDP camps across the country [File: Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP]