KAMPALA, Uganda – A new watchdog report says South Sudan's military is engaged in systemic corruption that has plundered the country's resources and fueled conflict in the East African nation.
The Washington-based Enough Project blames "willful, systematic obstruction of financial oversight" in the world's youngest nation, where civil war has raged since late 2013.
The report says competition among various militia groups for money and power "can erupt into deadly violence" and is exacerbated by a lack of accountability and transparency.
The report also says more than 100,000 "ghost" soldiers could be on the military's payroll, allowing for commanders and military leaders to boost their incomes or reputations.
A spokesman for South Sudan's military, Santo Domic Chol, declined to comment Thursday because he had not seen the report.
Newer articles:
- South Sudan: UN and regional partners call for immediate cessation of hostilities - 29/01/2017 11:08
- Kenya to return peacekeeping force to South Sudan - 29/01/2017 06:01
- South Sudan marks national unity day amid civil strife - 28/01/2017 14:14
- South Sudan aims to more than double oil output in 2017/18 - 27/01/2017 05:50
- South Sudan: Head of UN mission meets President Kiir, pledges commitment to regional force - 26/01/2017 13:24
Older news items
- South Sudan Rebels Go Missing in Kenya - 26/01/2017 07:47
- South Sudan reports renewed clashes with rebels - 26/01/2017 06:51
- South Sudan says government, rebel forces clash near Malakal - 26/01/2017 03:54
- South Sudan to detain Kenyans in retaliation - 26/01/2017 01:06
- South Sudanese Refugees in Kampala Learn How to Make a Living - 25/01/2017 22:26
Latest news items (all categories):
- Hope for Christmas gift as South Sudan talks return to Nairobi - 05/12/2024 10:26
- Chinese medical team brings relief to South Sudan patients - 05/12/2024 10:18
- Sudanese bishop speaks about being brutalized by soldiers - 05/12/2024 10:08
- President Biden: Absent Principles - No Honoring Words - Broken Promises - 05/12/2024 09:55
- South Sudan’s ‘Game Of Thrones’ Continues – Analysis - 01/12/2024 17:47
Random articles (all categories):
- South Sudan: Cops Arrest Killers of Ex-Police Commissioner - 01/09/2013 04:36
- [PHOTOS] Raila arrives in Juba ahead bridge commissioning - The Star - 18/05/2022 19:30
- South Sudan's constitution-making process is on shaky ground: how to firm it up - 11/03/2022 09:54
- Sudan says 21 officers held over coup bid - 21/09/2021 13:45
- Salva Kiir Trumpets His 'Unwavering' Efforts to End South Sudan Conflict - 27/09/2014 18:00
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 58419 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 22215 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 21357 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 18882 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 17995 times