1. All forgiven? South Sudan’s Transitional Government and the recurring risk of atrocities
- Author:
- Juliette Paauwe
- Publication Date:
- 03-2020
- Content Type:
- Commentary and Analysis
- Institution:
- The Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect
- Abstract:
- After an almost seven-month delay, on 22 February South Sudan formed a new Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU), reuniting long-term rivals and former enemies President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar. Although this constitutes a major breakthrough in the peace process, many questions remain regarding the impact this reunion will have on the long-term stability of South Sudan. Will the two leaders finally be able to resolve contentious issues while sharing power, or will the country return to violence and bloodshed?
- Topic:
- Transitional Justice, Atrocities, and Transition
- Political Geography:
- Africa and South Sudan