South Sudan on staircase to former Yugoslavia

South Sudan on staircase to former Yugoslavia

South Sudan became the worlds newest nation after declaring independence from Sudan in 2011. However, in 2013 the country was plunged into civil war, as President Kiir – of the Dinka ethnic group – fired his deputy Riek Machar from the Nuer group and his cabinet. IBTimes UK spoke to South Sudan’s former deputy defence minister Majak DAgoot on civil war and peace process. Oct 22, 2016