VOICED : The other war: Treating the wounded of South Sudan's community gunfights

The video discusses the ongoing violence in South Sudan, separate from the recently ended civil war. It highlights the conflicts over land and livestock, leading to numerous gunshot injuries. Survivors face significant medical challenges, with many requiring multiple surgeries. Despite political progress with a new unity government, community violence persists, increasing the number of gunshot patients treated by the Red Cross. The road to peace remains long, with local clinics overwhelmed and many victims left untreated.

What are the main reasons for the ongoing conflicts in South Sudan as mentioned in the video?

• Foreign intervention

• Disputes over land, livestock, and revenge

• Religious differences

• Economic sanctions

What is the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in South Sudan?

• Supplying food and water

• Running a special ward for gunshot injuries

• Providing educational services

• Mediating peace talks

What medical challenges are faced by patients with gunshot injuries in South Sudan?

• Inadequate number of doctors

• Lack of basic medical supplies

• Need for multiple rounds of surgery

• High cost of treatment

What significant political event took place in South Sudan in February?

• An international peace treaty was signed

• A unity government was formed

• A new constitution was adopted

• A major economic reform was implemented

Despite the end of the civil war, why has the number of gunshot patients increased?

• Ongoing local conflicts and general violence

• Increased foreign military presence

• Economic downturn leading to crime

• Natural disasters causing instability