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Jonglei governor's lavish convoy sparks outrage in South Sudan
Original: You can imagine how President travells if this is the governor. In South # Sudan , # Africa ’s poorest and conflict-ridd
A social media post highlighting the governor of Jonglei State in South Sudan travelling with a convoy of numerous expensive SUVs has drawn criticism. Commenters point out the contrast between this display of wealth and the country's status as Africa's poorest, conflict-ridden nation, where oil wealth has not translated into basic services for citizens.
Why now: People are angry about glaring inequality between officials' luxury lifestyles and the population's poverty in South Sudan.
Evidence
- You can imagine how President travells if this is the governor. In South # Sudan , # Africa ’s poorest and conflict-ridden country, governor of Jonglei State moves in convoy of countless expensive SUVs. Despite oil wealth, basic services are inexistent. The country imports… · JonathanMBR@mstdn.social · 26
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