In 1940, Juba had an official population of about 1,600 people, comprising 57 European Government officials, missionaries, and traders, 132 Northern Sudanese officials and traders, 27 Egyptians, and 1,397 Southern Sudanese “subordinate Govt. employees and local labour,” in the phrase of a military handbook of the time. There were at least 4 private … Continua
It’s a neighbourhood on the edge of South Sudan’s capital that may not feature on its official map. Lokonyo village (near Jobari village where we did some previous reporting), is located to the north-west of Juba, somewhere between Gurei and Luri. It’s a recent extension of Juba, where residents have settled over the past decade … Continua
Questa è una delle molte storie tormentate a causa della guerra che ha devastato il Sud Sudan per oltre quattro anni. Magari non è così brutale come l’esperienza di coloro che hanno perso le proprie case o i propri cari. Mary Kenyi è ancora viva. Ma la guerra l’ha trascinata nella capitale. A causa del … Continua