Less than a year after gaining independence, Southern Sudan is on the brink of war.
Less than a year after gaining independence, Southern Sudan is on the brink of war.
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Now more than half the population in what is potentially one of Africa's richest countries is threatened by food shortages because of a deepening conflict with Sudan over oil.
Oil production has been halted by conflict along the border between the two countries, a border that was never finalised during the independence negotiations. The situation is being aggravated by the flight from conflict and forced deportation of thousands of mainly Christian Southern Sudanese from the mainly Muslim north. The imminent rains carrying waterborne disease and disrupting transport can only make things worse. After 20 years of war most on both sides long for peace and stability.
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Oil poured on troubled waters
Less than a year after gaining independence, Southern Sudan is on the brink of war.
Now more than half the population in what is potentially one of Africa's richest countries is threatened by food shortages because of a deepening conflict with Sudan over oil.
Oil production has been halted by conflict along the border between the two countries, a border that was never finalised during the independence negotiations. The situation is being aggravated by the flight from conflict and forced deportation of thousands of mainly Christian Southern Sudanese from the mainly Muslim north. The imminent rains carrying waterborne disease and disrupting transport can only make things worse. After 20 years of war most on both sides long for peace and stability.
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