South Sudan Flashcards
When did south sudan gain its independence?
2011
Is S. Sudan a peaceful state?
It is one of the least peaceful states in the world
How many people require humanitarian aid? Why do they need aid?
7 million. Most are women and children subjected to gender based violence like child soldiers and sex trafficking.
How many people have been forced to relocate?
4.2 million including 2 million IDPs and 2.2 million refugees
Poverty in S. Sudan?
82% live below the poverty line and the country has one of the lowest GDPs per capita
Role of the WFP food? Were they effective?
Supports vulnerable people affected by conflict and famine by helping to meet their nutritional needs
No, in 2021, over 30 000 south sudanese were starving
Role of WHO health
Strategies to reduce child morbidity and prevent non/communicable diseases
Addresses environemental and social detriments of health
Role of UNMISS peacekeeping?
Aims to protect civilians, support delivery of aid and monitor human rights
Sent +16 000 personnel and has a budget of $1.27 bn
Role of the gov?
Civil war sparked by conflict between president (Dinka) and vice president (Nuer)
Mismangement of gov spending on services and gov pillaging funds
Gov accused of using famines to collectively punish rebellious populations.
Domestic NGOs
263 such as GRIND
International NGOs
116 such as Save the children and MSF
Benefits: emergency food supply
Aid agencies coordinated efforts to provide essentials during dry season. Easy access in rainy season when roads are blocked
Benefits: family reunification and partnership with WFP
UNICEF helped children, releasing them from armed forces and reuniting them with families.
Treatement for malnutrition and provides access to clean water
Consequences: shelter
Despite peace agreement, 190 000 people were seeking safety in UN protection of Civilian sites in Juba
Consequences: ongoing conflict
Despite the civil war ending offically, disarmament campaigns have led to clashes which have killed 100 people in Aug 2020
287 killed in Uror county in 2021
