Sudan TodayWhat the what is going on?

With your group members, share a brief

summary of the news article on South Sudan that you brought in today.

What Did You Find?

January 2011: 99% of the South Sudanese vote for independence

July 2011: South Sudan officially recognized as independent nation

Capital = Juba President = Salva Kiir

Mayardit Government = Republic run

by SPLA Population = 8 million States = 10

South Sudan Is Born

Dispute with Sudan over oil revenue+ One of the least developed nations in Africa+ Poverty+ Abyei region’s special administrative status+ Corrupt government?+ Attempted coup d'état?+ Inter-ethnic clashes+ Ignoring needs tribal groups in rural areas+ 7 different armed groups

= CIVIL WAR

So… What’s the Problem?

Based on the details we just discussed, what

can you better understand about the news article you read?

Put It Into Context

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Write a visual précis that explains what you see, what strategies are being utilized,

and what the purpose of the political cartoon is.

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Write a visual précis that explains what you see, what strategies are being utilized,

and what the purpose of the political cartoon is.

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