Author Description

This book takes readers right into the heart of how the people of South Sudan at all levels were able through thick and thin to sustain one of the longest civil wars and wars of liberation in Africa. Sudan’s conflict has a lot of complexities and this book examines these dating back from their origins. In doing so it attempts to reconstruct a democratic reconciliatory model similar to that of other democratic African countries for Sudanese people in this post-war era. Apart from the freedom fighters, the authors also confirm that traditional leaders have played an unprecedented role during the South Sudan liberation struggle which was characterised by huge material, political mobilisation and human capital support. Political reconciliation and traditional leadership liberation struggle in South Sudan: Critical issues for consideration, re-awakens and reclaims the historiography and legacy of the liberation struggle which cannot be forgotten. The authors have an ‘up close and personal, unapologetic view’ of the issues at hand which gives added authority to this immensely well researched work. This thought-provoking book is a must read for scholars, practitioners, civilians and interested parties alike. Most importantly, it was also written in commemoration of the gallant fallen heroes and martyrs including all those who sacrificed their souls and died for the South Sudan liberation struggle. Aluta continua!