A deadly attack on April 18th at Bor, South Sudan caused UN
uproar. The attack occurred on one of the UN bases by armed youths. South Sudan,
who gained independence from Sudan in 2011, was born with hope from severe
conflicts. However, things have not been so bright for this new country. Originally,
the war in South Sudan was sparked by political battle between its leaders but now
it has turned into ethnic killings. South Sudan has continuously been undergoing
deadly ethnic hostilities. These conflicts have caused thousands of deaths and
have led people to flee to neighboring countries.
The attack at Bor has caused the UN to call on the government
of South Sudan to take immediate action to protect its citizens and UN sites. Currently,
about 5,000 are taking shelter at the base in Bor and peacemakers believe that
the attacks may constitute a war crime. I hate to say it but I feel like this conflict
is looking more and more like Rwanda.
Zahabu Lenning
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