What problems does South Sudan face?

Ethnic violence and arms embargoes and possible sanctions, if these continue, the country will face complete destruction. read more

The Republic of South Sudan gained independence (from "Sudan") on July 9, 2011. The Republic of South Sudan has an "estimated" population of 13 million people (as of 2018) with the population growth rate hovering around 2.7%. read more

My belief is South Sudan should give autonomy to its minority groups. South Sudan however is not the only country with ethnic violence problems that have left to civil war, like Eritrean war of independence fought in Ethiopia or the ONLF(Ogaden National Liberation Front) insurgency also fought in Ethiopia. read more

Five challenges South Sudan will face after referendum Although some results from South Sudan's referendum still need to be made official, Sudanese and international observers are beginning to look ahead to what comes with independence. read more