Tuesday, October 18, 2011

South Sudan instability

Currently, South Sudan is dealing with its instability because it is an oil-rich region. Unity State is a part of South Sudan experiencing a wide spectrum of issues, some which include economic, political and social problems. Apparently, Unity is one of the crucial regions known to produce the majority of South Sudan’s oil. There are continuous negotiations occurring between Unity and Khartoum regarding transit fees and how to allocate revenue as well as determining boundaries near border regions.

There is tension between North and South Sudan along the borders where migration and blocking goods/people has become an issue. Over the past few years many rebellions have erupted across Unity. EJ Hogendoorn, ICG’s Horn of Africa project director recommends that the government strengthen local institutions in order to help alleviate economic issues in the South.

http://news.yahoo.com/sudan-faces-oil-linked-instability-004022909.html

Taryn Vaughan

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