Description
The first book-length study of the causes, events and consequences of South Sudan's brutal civil war and the devastating effects of the US-led peace process.
About the Author
John Young has worked as a private consultant on the Horn of Africa since 1986. In this capacity he served as a political adviser to the Carter Center during South Sudan's independence referendum, and as a consultant for USAID during the subsequent civil war. His previous books include Peasant Revolution in Ethiopia (2008) and The Fate of Sudan: Origins and Consequences of a Flawed Peace Process (Zed 2012).
Reviews
The most definitive account yet of America's debacle in South Sudan and the South Sudanese civil war. Young prophetically warned of South Sudan's fate in his last book. This time, everyone should listen. No outsider has a closer or more clear-eyed view of South Sudan's rebel movement. * Alan Boswell, journalist *
Combining insights from recent history with rigorous research, Young's timely study shows how outside attempts to create peace wrought endless havoc for the people of South Sudan. A must read for all those looking to put things right. * Atta El-Battahani, University of Khartoum *
Young tells a sad story about Sudan and South Sudan, about human nature and American meddling, based on countless conversations with the key actors. It might disillusion many readers, but it rings true. * Gunther Schlee, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology *
John Young describes the appalling events in South Sudan since 2013 with clarity and insight. He has a written a book that anyone wanting to know about South Sudan now will need to read. * Tim Allen, London School of Economics *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786993748
Author John Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint Zed Books Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 336g