National identity: perceptions of peace in South Sudan

A summary of findings about citizens’ perceptions of national identity from a survey of South Sudanese respondents in 2021-2022.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
19 October 2022
Country:
South Sudan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
Authors:
Deng, D., Dawkins, S., Oringa, C., Pospisil, J.

Abstract

This policy brief presents a summary of findings about citizens’ perceptions of national identity from a survey of South Sudanese respondents in 2021-2022. Findings can inform discussions about national identity and nation-building in the context of South Sudan’s transitional process. Survey data shows that people retain a great deal of pride in their South Sudanese identity and in South Sudan’s independence, despite the protracted civil war. However, differences emerge across demographic groups and with exposure to conflict.

This brief is an output of the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PEACEREP) programme.

Citation

Deng, D., Dawkins, S., Oringa, C. and Pospisil, J. National Identity: Perceptions of Peace in South Sudan (Detcro and PeaceRep Policy Brief). PeaceRep: The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh 2022

National identity: perceptions of peace in South Sudan

Published 19 October 2022
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