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Author: Amanda Hsiao and Laura Heaton

South Sudan’s Jonglei Finds Calm but Root Causes of Bitter Violence Persist

South Sudan’s Jonglei Finds Calm but Root Causes of Bitter Violence Persist
Violence has sharply decreased between warring groups in the volatile state of Jonglei, according to the governor. Whether this positive trend will last depends on the factors driving the apparent decline in intercommunal clashes, and even those who commend the government’s effort say many of the underlying causes for the violence are yet to be addressed ...