Mmastodon WarSudan first seen 12 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Jonglei governor's lavish SUV convoy sparks outrage in South Sudan
Original: You can imagine how President travells if this is the governor. In South # Sudan , # Africa ’s poorest and conflict-ridd
The governor of Jonglei State in South Sudan has been criticised for travelling in a convoy of numerous expensive SUVs, prompting questions about how the country's president must travel. Commenters point out the contrast between such displays of wealth and the country's status as one of Africa's poorest and most conflict-ridden nations, where oil wealth has not translated into basic services and much still must be imported.
Why now: The visible gap between officials' luxury lifestyles and citizens' poverty is drawing anger online.
Jonglei StateSouth SudanGovernor of Jonglei
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- You can imagine how President travells if this is the governor. In South # Sudan , # Africa ’s poorest and conflict-ridden country, governor of Jonglei State moves in convoy of countless expensive SUVs. Despite oil wealth, basic services are inexistent. The country imports… · JonathanMBR@mstdn.social · 26
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