Today, South Sudan is contending with the reality of a being not only the world’s newest country but, also its poorest and, as usual, this issue of the The People’s Voice includes in depth stories that capture some of the key issues and challenges facing the new nation and its citizens.
Our investigative reporter, John Actually, exposes the controversial issue of rebel groups in the vast state of Jonglei. He gets an insight into the reasons why some people opt to join rebel groups and seeks the views and opinions of locals on the problem. In another story we reflect on the issue of child labour. Our reporter Benson Agele Amos spoke to several street children in Yei County who are engaged in various aspects of child labor including hawking and car washing. He also sought the views of state government officials on how the problem can be addressed.
We also take a look at the thorny issue of religious differences especially with regards to Christianity and Islam, and the reasons for the alarming increase in road accidents in South Sudan. In Central Equatorial state our reporter, Charles Yuggu, spoke to ordinary people about the debate raging around the possible relocation of the capital city from Juba to Ramciel; a debate that has threatened to divide the nation.
Alfred Taban travelled to Mugwo Payam in Yei River County to speak to local residents about their expectations and concerns. While some farmers cited poor roads and lack of proper farming practices as their major issues of concern, others raised the issue of insecurity and lack of health and education services and access to clean water as their most pressing concerns.
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