South Sudan

Name: South Sudan
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The Untold Story from Independence to Civil War

By Hilde F. Johnson

Summary

South Sudan by Hilde F. Johnson is a compelling memoir that delves into the complex political landscape of the world's newest nation. Drawing from her own experiences and insights, Johnson provides a detailed account of South Sudan's struggle for independence and the subsequent challenges it faced. Through personal anecdotes and historical context, she explores the nation's aspirations for peace and stability amidst ongoing conflict and turmoil.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in gaining a deep and personal insight into the history and challenges faced by South Sudan. The author, with her unique perspective, offers an engaging memoir that delves into the complexities and triumphs of the nation's journey to independence, making it an enlightening read for anyone curious about international relations or African history.

South Sudan

Description

In July 2011, South Sudan was granted independence and became the world's newest country. Yet just two-and-a-half years after this momentous decision, the country was in the grips of renewed civil war and political strife.

Hilde F. Johnson served as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan from July 2011 until July 2014 and, as such, she was witness to the many challenges which the country faced as it struggled to adjust to its new autonomous state.

In South Sudan, she provides an unparalleled insider's account of South Sudan's descent from the ecstatic celebrations of July 2011 to the outbreak of the disastrous conflict in December 2013 and the early, bloody phase of the fighting.

Johnson's frequent personal and private contacts at the highest levels of government, accompanied by her deep knowledge of the country and its history, make this a unique eyewitness account of the turbulent first three years of the world's newest—and yet most fragile—country.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350360730

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 4 Maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 400

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American & Canadian History Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Hilde F. Johnson History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Hilde F. Johnson was the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (2011-2014). She has since served as a Member of the UN Secretary General's High Level Panel for the Review of UN Peace Operations. From 2007-2011 Hilde F. Johnson was Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, where she was in charge of the organisation's humanitarian operations, crisis response and security issues. She is currently a Senior Visiting Fellow at Norwegian Institute for International Affairs (NUPI). As Minister for International Development of Norway (1997-2005) Hilde F. Johnson was in charge of development policies and programmes, and was a key player in brokering the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) for Sudan in 2005. She is the author of Waging Peace in Sudan: The Inside Story of the Negotiations That Ended Africa's Longest Civil War.