South Sudan gained independence from its northern neighbor in 2011 after years of international mediation led by the United States. “President Kiir and Vice President Machar have traded accusations about corruption and abuse of power. Although Kiir’s official salary stands at just $60,000, the Sentry’s investigators tracked his wealth to luxury mansions in South Sudan and Kenya. The United States is by far and away the largest contributor of foreign aid to the South Sudanese government. Donald Booth, the U.S. special envoy to South Sudan, assured the panel of representatives that their concern would be relayed, but he was met with stinging skepticism.

Source: Washington Post September 12, 2016 15:25 UTC