South Sudanese activists are using music, poetry, theatre, comedy, dance and fashion to preach tolerance in the world's youngest nation which has been divided by years of civil war. Enter Ana Taban, which means "I'm tired" in Arabic, a group of young musicians, fashion designers and poets who are using art and culture to demand peace in their homeland. /REUTERSMeen Mabior Meen, 30, a rap musician and founding member of Ana Taban, said it is a platform for the youth to tackle issues that can change the country. Such powerful aspirations are also attracting people outside of the country to the group, at #Anataban, in order to play their role in encouraging peace. Bright murals with messages calling for peace, created by its members, can be seen on walls around Juba.

Source: The Star July 12, 2017 10:18 UTC