South Sudan

While the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan continued to hold in 2021, limited progress on meeting the benchmarks therein was achieved. Moreover, Government efforts to develop a roadmap to elections met with calls by other parties to the agreement for more inclusion in the process. This resulting political impasse increased tensions between Government parties and fuelled subnational and intercommunal violence across the country. The impact of this upsurge in violence was compounded by the presence of mines and ERW, with the Greater Equatoria region in the south being the worst affected. The total contaminated area by explosive ordnance in 2021 was estimated to be 17.9 square kilometres, restricting the movement of IDPs and preventing the safe return of refugees displaced by conflict.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Life on Land

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions