South Sudan

When did South Sudan gain independence?

2011

Following the decade of conflict in south Sudan, how many people had to leave their homes?

4.2 million

How many people in south Sudan require humanitarian aid? Who are they?

Estimated 7 million, mostly woman and children subject to gender based violence and forced labour.

What % of people are living below poverty line?

82%

What is the global poverty line?

$1.90 per day

How has the 10 years of conflict impacted HDI?

It has gradually decreased to 0.413 in 2019. One of the lowest gdp per capitas in the world after continued economic decline.

Global governance- how does the UNMISS peacekeeping help regulate conflict?

It aims to protect civillains, monitor human rights and deliver humanitarian assistance

It has sent over 16,000 personnel and has budget of US $1.27 billion for 2019/20

How does UNICEF Children help with the conflict in South Sudan? What are the benefits of this global governance on the people?

Aims to overcome obstacles like disease, violence and poverty from preventing children from reaching their full potential. Has field offices throughout the country that help to reach as many children as possible.

Benefits- reunifies families as it releases children from armed forces, tracing their families and returning them to school. Partnered with WFP to treat children for malnutrition and given clean water.

What are the UN OCHA co-ordination? What do they do in south Sudan?

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Act as coordinator for UN agencies, NGOs, regional organisations and the South Sudanese government

They improve the effectiveness of international response by negotiating access within each state, mobilising funding and monitoring progress.

What do the WFP food do in south Sudan? How does it benefit the people?

Supports vulnerable people affected by conflict, displacement, decided crop production and famine

Benefits- Villagers have received training on how to maintain livestock health, use fishing equipment and crop production techniques to improve food security.

Who in the south Sudanese government were fighting in 2013 and why?

Political infighting between President Kiir and Vice President Machar turned into serious armed conflict and an intense civil war began.

Why was intervention necessary in the armed conflict civil war within the south Sudanese government?

The government was failing to protect its citizens and the humanitarian crisis was escalating

The obstructive attitude of the government made it very hard for NGOs and the UN to interact

What is a ‘revitalised transitional government of national unity’ in the government of south Sudan?

Formed following a power sharing agreement between Kiir and rebel parties including Machar. Brought prospect of co operation and peace.

Following the peace agreement in 2013 between Kiir and Machar, what obstacles are still to be overcame?

• Peace jeopardised by Kiir and Machar disagreeing on sharing control of the 10 states

  UN reports of:

• looting of humanitarian supplies by youth groups

• roadside attacks interfering with aid

• mismanagement of government spending on services

What is the south Sudan NGO Forum?

In 2020, it included 263 national NGOs and 116 international NGOs

What do NGOs do in south Sudan and how is their work hindered? Example?

Attempt to forge working relationships with government authorities and local communities but their work is hindered by violent attacks on aid workers

Terres De Hommes is a swiss ngo working to supply families with basic necessities, clean waterm sanitation, helping to increase local food production and education in nutrition

How did the UN protection of civilian sites help the people?

• in 2020, 190,376 people seeking safety in un protection sites

• These sites provide shelter, sanitation and food during rainy seasons