[video] South Sudan’s violent power struggle threatens the world’s youngest nation

After the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar for allegedly inciting rebellion, South Sudan's fragile power-sharing agreement lies in tatters. As the world's youngest nation faces the prospect of renewed conflict, millions already suffering from one of the world's worst food crises and widespread displacement are at risk of worse to come. Opposition politicians have been arrested, violent clashes have erupted, and thousands more refugees are fleeing. With Machar replaced by Benjamin Bol Mel, an official sanctioned for corruption since 2017, and climate crises compounding political instability, can South Sudan avoid another devastating civil war? And what role have international actors played in the nation's struggles?
Today's Newsmaker is South Sudan.

Guests:

Priyanka Chowdhury
Spokesperson for the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Stephen Dhieu Dau Ayik
Senior Member of Sudan's People Liberation Movement

Daniel Akech
Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group

Goi Jooyul Yol
Former South Sudanese Government Official