VOICED: Civil war veterans fear for Sudanese vote

The video discusses a clinic in Juba, Southern Sudan, where a veteran of Africa's longest civil war receives his first prosthetic leg. It highlights Isaac's experience fighting for Southern Sudan against the north, a conflict that ended with a peace agreement in 2005. The video also covers the ongoing challenges faced by the South, including the upcoming referendum that could lead to independence from the Muslim north. Despite past horrors, many, like Isaac, are ready to fight again for their independence. The video concludes with the hope that peace will continue to hold.

What significant event ended the civil war between Southern Sudanese forces and the north?

• Economic sanctions

• International intervention

• A peace agreement in 2005

• A military victory by the south

What challenge do some patients face when trying to access the hospital in Juba?

• High treatment costs

• Difficulty in finding the location

• Inadequate facilities

• Lack of medical staff

What is the primary goal of the upcoming referendum in Southern Sudan?

• To establish a new government

• To gain independence from the north

• To improve healthcare facilities

• To increase economic growth

How have Southern Sudanese people shown their determination for the referendum?

• By writing petitions

• By seeking international support

• By holding marches

• By organizing protests

What is the global community hoping for as the referendum approaches?

• Military intervention

• Increased economic aid

• Political reform

• Continued peace