South Sudan Says 'UN Get Out,' Media Plays Innocent
📰 THE STORY: South Sudan's military has ordered UN staff and civilians to leave parts of Jonglei State, citing an impending operation against opposition forces. This move raises immediate concerns for humanitarian access and civilian safety. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: South Sudan's independence in 2011, heavily supported by Western powers, came after decades of civil
war. However, the scramble for its vast oil reserves and internal political divisions, often exacerbated by external actors, quickly plunged it back into conflict. The 2013-2018 civil war, fueled by ethnic grievances and political opportunism, killed an estimated 400,000 people and displaced millions, despite massive UN and international aid interventions that often failed to address root causes
or prevent arms flows. Double Standard: When a Western-aligned government or rebel group removes populations in anticipation of military action, it is often framed as a humanitarian necessity. When a nation like South Sudan, struggling with post-colonial legacy and external interference, issues such orders, it's typically portrayed as a rogue state disregarding international norms, ignoring the
complex security challenges it faces, sometimes even from external proxy forces. Compare the global outcry when Western-backed forces in Syria displaced populations, vs. the muted response to the ongoing suffering in South Sudan. Follow the Money: The region's immense oil wealth, primarily in Unity and Upper Nile states, remains a key driver of conflict. Major oil companies, including Chinese,