Current events in South Sudan are most complex and harrowing, with peace much needed. The articles below, two by ACAS members, provide a range of useful information and viewpoints to help understand and guide action:
The Political Struggle in South Sudan: Peace, Democracy and Reconstruction instead of war
HORACE G. CAMPBELL
CounterPunch, JANUARY 10-12, 2014
http://www.counterpunch.org/2014/01/10/the-political-struggle-in-south-sudan/
Has South Sudan passed the tipping point? No signs of a ceasefire as violence intensifies
Eric Reeves Pambazuka 2014-01-08
http://pambazuka.org/en/category/features/90075
South Sudan: Reflections on Crisis
AfricaFocus Bulletin January 13, 2014
http://www.africafocus.org/docs14/sud1401.php