Through the years, the discourse about South Sudan has merely focused on power, wealth and armed conflict. The issues of identity, citizenship, unity and constructing the social fabric of the country have never been part of the conversation.
The current shocking developments of the armed conflict in South Sudan were rather sudden though somewhat anticipated. Through the years, I have tried to remain optimistic about South Sudan. I have always been impressed and inspired by South Sudan people's resilience; they kept trying so hard for the past eight years to rise above the quest of corruption, violence, greed and the pettiness of personal gains and citizen's exclusion that dominated the political arena from 2005. They endured wisely the brokers exploiting their resources and wealth, hoping that down the road, they would be able to turn things around; yet they have continued to be let down by militarized elites.
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