South Sudanese Children have become the grasses that suffer in the current political upheaval
South Sudanese Children have become the grasses that suffer in the current political upheaval. By: Abraham Daljang Maker “When the brothers fight to death, a stranger inherits their father’s estate,” Ibo proverb. As I open this piece with this proverb, I am sure you will be able to understand what I am insinuating. Since the current crisis unfolded in this country on 15 th December 2013, children continue to be the victims of the circumstances. There are many visible signs that make one almost break down into tears because these innocent souls don’t deserve all these untold sufferings. Somewhere in Unity state, Jonglei state, Upper Nile state, Lakes, Warrap and the protection of civilians’ sites and IDPs sites across the country; one cannot help seeing Children’s beseeching eyes for mercy. They are suffering from all the ramifications of the current conflicts which they don’t have the slightest hint. Hunger, acute malnutrition, diseases, rape, and torture both phys