Corruption and Political Crisis in South Sudan
South Sudan is facing a grim situation due to corruption, flooding, and political chaos, which may lead to another war.
According to The Sentry, an investigative group, the country's leaders are
looting public resources through off-budget schemes, single-source contracts, and the manipulation of public procurement processes.
- Systemic corruption is driving violence and political breakdown across the country.
- The diversion of public funds has left citizens without basic services and fueled local conflicts.
- A zero-sum competition for power has led to the mobilization of ethnicities and the creation of various militia groups.
The United Nations has also warned that corruption and political paralysis are pushing South Sudan to the brink of another war.
Author's summary: Corruption and politics fuel South Sudan's crisis.