South Sudan
The Untold Story from Independence to Civil War
by Hilde F. Johnson with a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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Pub Date 30 Oct 2016 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2016
Description
Insider account of the world’s newest country’s slide into civil war.
In July 2011, South Sudan became the world’s newest country. Yet just two-and-a-half years later, the country was in the grips of a devastating civil war. With unique insight and access as the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson tells the full insider story for the first time.
In July 2011, South Sudan became the world’s newest country. Yet just two-and-a-half years later, the country was in the grips of a devastating civil war. With unique insight and access as the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson tells the full insider story for the first time.
Advance Praise
‘This devastating insider account...provides a vital service not only to the truth, but to the people of South Sudan.’
- Christopher Clapham, Centre of African Studies, University of Cambridge
‘With insight and uncommon objectivity, Hilde F. Johnson details the corruption and greed for power that brought this hope-filled, newborn nation into catastrophe. This is an invaluable, outstanding book.’
- Mia Farrow
‘Hilde F. Johnson takes us inside one of the world’s sketchiest countries. South Sudan. She’s been at the centre of it, and has candidly written an eye-opening exploration of its history, political manoeuvring, and its brave people’s journey forward.’
- Sean Penn
‘Hilde F. Johnson’s in-depth analysis leaves no stone unturned
in her search for answers in this excellent and well-researched book. With sharp observation, honesty and uncompromising objectivity... it is a must read for anyone interested in Africa and the fate of South Sudan, as it stands on the brink of state implosion.’
- John Prendergast
- Christopher Clapham, Centre of African Studies, University of Cambridge
‘With insight and uncommon objectivity, Hilde F. Johnson details the corruption and greed for power that brought this hope-filled, newborn nation into catastrophe. This is an invaluable, outstanding book.’
- Mia Farrow
‘Hilde F. Johnson takes us inside one of the world’s sketchiest countries. South Sudan. She’s been at the centre of it, and has candidly written an eye-opening exploration of its history, political manoeuvring, and its brave people’s journey forward.’
- Sean Penn
‘Hilde F. Johnson’s in-depth analysis leaves no stone unturned
in her search for answers in this excellent and well-researched book. With sharp observation, honesty and uncompromising objectivity... it is a must read for anyone interested in Africa and the fate of South Sudan, as it stands on the brink of state implosion.’
- John Prendergast
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781784536442 |
| PRICE | US$35.00 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rai B, Reviewer
A book that gives readers a lot of information on South Sudan- a country I myself originate from. Most people aren't aware of the fact that Sudan seperated into two countries a couple of years ago, and it's books like this that show the history and reasoning of that.
