South Sudan’s leaders are looting public resources, an investigative group says. The Sentry warns that systemic corruption is driving violence and political breakdown. The group echoes a United Nations’ warning that corruption and political paralysis are pushing South Sudan to the brink of another war. The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said the ruling elite has “deliberately stalled progress towards peace,” allowing armed violence and graft to spiral out of control. The diversion of public funds has left citizens without basic services and fueled local conflicts.
Source: OCCRP, 2025-10-16; https://www.occrp.org/en/news/south-sudan-faces-renewed-war-risk-amid-political-paralysis-and-unchecked-corruption-experts-warn