Mmastodon WarSudan first seen 20 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #1
Jonglei governor's lavish 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 seen travelling in a convoy of numerous expensive SUVs, prompting criticism about how national leaders must travel if a regional governor does so. Commenters point out the contrast with the country's status as Africa's poorest and conflict-ridden nation, where despite oil wealth, basic services are lacking and much is imported.
Why now: The stark contrast between officials' conspicuous luxury and the population's poverty is drawing public anger.
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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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