As South Sudan turns 10, questions over the role of the church emerge amid anti-clerical violence

(ANALYSIS) On July 9, 2021, South Sudan will celebrate its 10th anniversary of independence – but it does so amid concern over violence in the young nation. Recent attacks on two Catholic priests have also put a focus on the role of the church in South Sudan. The country’s freedom was achieved after two lengthy civil wars against its now northern neighbor, Sudan, in which religious identity played a key role.

NewsChristina DarnellJuly 9, 2021Analysis, sudan, south sudan, South Sudan war, Christians in Africa, Church, anti clerical, Christopher Tounsel, Secondary feature, Secondary Feature, secondary feature, primary featureComment

Gunmen kill, wound dozens at South Sudan church, jeopardizing peace talks

Tribal warfare in South Sudan is preventing the country’s peace process from bearing fruit, complicating a six-year civil war. Among the victims of conflict and wanton violence are women, children and Christian clergy.

News, Religion, AfricaJuma PeterJuly 31, 2020war, war-torn, south sudan, Sudan civil war, peace sudan, Secondary Feature Comment

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