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.
This systemic corruption is driving violence and political breakdown, creating
a zero-sum competition for power marked by the mobilization of ethnicities and the creation of various militia groups.
- Diversion of public funds has left citizens without basic services
- Fueled local conflicts
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 fuels violence in South Sudan.