But it plunged into a successive series of conflicts as leaders fought over influence and political power. It’s like he died in vain.”According to Wani Tombe, a 32-year-old businessman in Juba, little has been achieved since South Sudan gained independence from Khartoum. Christina Kide, chairperson of South Sudan Youth Organisation Coalition says many citizens have lost hope in the past and current governments because of their failure to fulfill promises. Mr. Rajaf advised political leaders to sit down and redefine a clear strategy that will move South Sudan to a better country. In his independence speech, David Shearer, the head of United Nation Mission in South Sudan reiterated his call to political leaders to wholeheartedly implement the 2018 peace deal.

Source: Daily Nation July 10, 2020 08:03 UTC