South Sudan: Land Grabbing Blamed for Ethnic Tensions in South Sudan

Nov 29, 2016 | Joseph Oduha, Africa Review
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Rampant land grabbing was fuelling ethnic strife in South Sudan’s Equatoria State, an official said. The National Land Commission Coordinator, Mr Butrus Apollo, said in Juba Tuesday that the situation could turn tragic if not addressed. Mr Apollo said some disgruntled politicians were using the land grabbing issue to foment turmoil as they pursued their personal interests.