South Sudan: A Year Without Hope - Nyabel's Story

The oldest of seven children, fifteen-year old Nyabel* is the de-facto leader of her family. Less than one year ago, she was in Form 4 (year 10) at her school in Bongki, and doing well in her studies, particularly in English and Arabic.

When fighting erupted across South Sudan in December, Nyabel's parents thought they might be safe. They weren't. A few days before Christmas, soldiers attacked Nyabel's home town of Bongki.

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