Critical census in jeopardy in southern Sudan

The video discusses the journey of South Sudanese families returning home after being displaced by a 21-year civil war. Since a 2005 peace deal, aid agencies have been assisting with repatriation, including medical screenings. A surge in repatriation is driven by a nationwide census, crucial for a 2011 referendum on independence. However, the journey is fraught with risks, including attacks on convoys. Despite these challenges, many are drawn back by the emotional pull of home. Political issues threaten the census, but refugees continue their journey, uncertain of what awaits them.

What was the significance of the peace deal in 2005 for the South Sudanese?

How has the recent surge in demand affected repatriation efforts?

What are the reasons behind the rush of South Sudanese returning home?

What challenges do South Sudanese families face when trying to return home?

What does Jacqueline Kur remember about her early life in South Sudan?