War Crimes Shouldn't Pay

Author:
forward by George Clooney and John Prendergast
Publisher:
The Sentry
Publication Date:
12 September 2016
Tags:
South Sudan, Corruption, International Organizations and Africa

After nearly two years of following the money underwriting South Sudan's war economy, this report represents the first public release of the findings of The Sentry's investigation into the links between public corruption and armed conflict.    The Sentry's investigation has generated substantial information indicating that top officials ultimately responsible for mass atrocities in South Sudan have at the same time managed to accumulate fortunes, despite modest government salaries.  Some have been involved in questionable business deals while others have apparently received large payments from corporations doing business in South Sudan.  Meanwhile, some top officials and their family members own stakes in a broad array of companies doing business in the country-and in some cases, these commercial engagements may be in violation of South Sudanese law.

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