South Sudan Civil War
By Victoria Spieler
What is the reason between the fights in South Sudan?
The cause for the civil war in South Sudan is that the president of South Sudan is part of Dinka tribe, the largest tribal group in South Sudan. The former vice president is part of the Nuer tribal group, and the 2 groups have a very violent rivalry and this is what caused the civil war. The tension started when Nuer leaders decided to boycott an important meeting and Salva Kiir got mad. He armed soldiers outside, and that’s what got the Nuers angry.The 2 main groups in this war are the Dinka and the Nuer, and the war has caused many families to become displaced.
Affects on the citizens
Families in South Sudan are always on the move. Many families have the elderly and young children with them, and unfortunately most of the babies who are travelling do not live that long due to hunger.
Physical Conflict On Children
Armies are using children in their armies, and against their will. The armies are also using sexual violence
Children are also being maimed, which means a body part is being broken/injured to decrease the function.
- Children are being kidnapped as well and sent at a young age to fight.