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Politics of Ethnic Discrimination in Sudan: A Justification for the Secession of South Sudan
addresses the historic and contemporary tensions between South Sudanese (African) and Sudanese (Arab) border ethnicities - the Dinka (Malual), Reizegat and Misseriya. By exploring the dynamics of colonialism, nomadism, civil war, slavery\abuductions, resource- sharing and politics, Dr. Wol (who is Malual), provides a nuanced and balanced perspective of a century-long, interethnic, cross-border conflict, situated in the heart of Africa. Insightful and informative, this is an essential read for anyone interested in the many, seemingly- intractable conflicts, like this one, that are located arcross the globe.