What is going on in s Sudan?
Conflict in South Sudan has reduced harvests, which has led to a lack of food. In many cases, this means an increase in poaching and cattle theft, which in turn leads to more conflicts. An economic crisis due to a drop in oil prices and COVID-19 is also contributing to the country’s hunger crisis.
What happened Juba?
A mere two years after thousands thronged the streets of the capital, Juba, to celebrate independence from Sudan’s autocratic rule, the country descended into a brutal civil war. The fallout between President Salva Kiir and Vice President-turned-rebel Riek Machar, and the subsequent fighting, exerted a terrible toll.
How much is a dollar in South Sudan?
The South Sudanese Pound is divided in 100 piastres….Overview.
| Currency | USD |
|---|---|
| Selling | 438.0161 |
| Buying | 425.0699 |
| Indicative | 431.5430 |
Why did South Sudan leave Sudan?
The decision to secede can be traced to the northern Sudanese government’s consistent policy of marginalization of the southern part of the country since Sudan became independent in 1956.
Is Sudan currently at war?
Today, the conflict there is largely forgotten. Sudan’s former leader, Omar al Bashir, who was accused of orchestrating the genocide, is now behind bars, but the situation on the ground remains unchanged for millions of Darfur’s victims.
What is going on in South Sudan?
South Sudan rivals agree on unity government. BBC World Service. President Salva Kiir (right) and Riek Machar (left) have been holding face-to-face talks. South Sudan President Salva Kiir and former rebel leader Riek Machar have agreed to form a transitional government.
What happened on 25 October in Sudan?
The US has condemned the 25 October coup against the joint military-civilian government that had been in place since 2019. It was supposed to be paving the way for elections following the overthrow of long-serving president Omar al-Bashir. Ms Phee also met the coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Reuters news agency reports.
How safe is South Sudan’s aviation?
South Sudan has poor aviation safety records. Since becoming independent 10 years ago, there were a number of planes that crashed in the country, the worst in November 2015, when a Soviet-era Antonov aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Juba international airport killing at least 37 passengers on board including the six crew members.
What happened to the South Sudan cargo plane?
The cargo plane had been chartered and operated by Euro Airlines, a local aviation company registered in South Sudan. Kur Kuol, director-general of Juba International Airport, says the cargo plane was carrying fuel from the capital, Juba, to Maban town in Upper Nile State in the northern part of the country.