Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Sudan and South Sudan

In Brief

The Republic of Sudan is the largest country in Africa, but on July 9, 2011, its southern territory became an independent nation, South Sudan. This region of Africa has suffered from civil war and poverty for decades. Brookings experts examine a variety of issues related to development and stability.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor (top L) and his lead defence lawyer Courtenay Griffiths at the war crimes trial of Taylor. (Reuters)

Opinion

The Crime of Displacement: Holding Charles Taylor and other Political Leaders Accountable

May 7, 2012, Megan Bradley

While the conviction of former Liberian president Charles Taylor on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity is a great accomplishment for international justice, argues Megan Bradley, this and related trials do not adequately address the issue of displacement as a human rights violation.

Recent Activity

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In the News

[South Sudan has] lost almost all their revenues at a time they need all the revenues they can get. You cannot build with that kind of mentality. Managing an economy is totally different than a war.
May 9, 2012 , Anne W. Kamau, Los Angeles Times
Opinion

South Sudan: Resolving the Oil Dispute

March 23, 2012, Anne W. Kamau and Witney Schneidman
Opinion | Al Jazeera

Solving Sudan's Nuba Crisis

February 6, 2012, Akbar Ahmed and Frankie Martin
Opinion | USA Today

Human Rights in Sudan and Congo Savaged as World Shrugs

February 1, 2012, Michael E. O'Hanlon and John Prendergast
Report | Foresight Africa: Top Priorities for the Continent in 2012

Securing a Productive South Sudan

January 5, 2012
Past Event

"From Responsibility to Response" Report Launch

December 5, 2011
Report

From Responsibility to Response: Assessing National Approaches to Internal Displacement

November 1, 2011, Elizabeth Ferris, Erin Mooney and Chareen Stark
Opinion

Independence for South Sudan, Uncertainty for Those Displaced from the South

July 8, 2011, Elizabeth Ferris
Opinion

South Sudan: Avoiding State Failure

July 8, 2011, Mwangi S. Kimenyi and John Mukum Mbaku
Opinion | The Guardian

The Struggle for Coherent Aid Policy in South Sudan

July 7, 2011, Kevin Watkins

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Sudan and South Sudan

In Brief

Recent Activity

South Sudan: Resolving the Oil Dispute

Solving Sudan's Nuba Crisis

Human Rights in Sudan and Congo Savaged as World Shrugs

Securing a Productive South Sudan

"From Responsibility to Response" Report Launch

From Responsibility to Response: Assessing National Approaches to Internal Displacement

Independence for South Sudan, Uncertainty for Those Displaced from the South

South Sudan: Avoiding State Failure

The Struggle for Coherent Aid Policy in South Sudan