ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ethnic violence in South Sudan

Okay, so you know how sometimes when you and your friends play together, you might argue or fight over something? That's kind of like what's happening in South Sudan, except on a much bigger scale.

South Sudan is a country in Africa where many different ethnic groups live. An ethnic group is a group of people who share things like a language, culture, and history. However, sometimes these groups can have disagreements or conflicts with each other.

In South Sudan, there are two main ethnic groups that have been in conflict for a while now: the Dinka and the Nuer. They have been fighting over things like land, power, and resources. This fighting sometimes turns into violence, where people get hurt or killed.

This is a really sad and serious problem, because it's not just about people arguing or fighting. People are getting hurt and killed, homes and buildings are being destroyed, and many people have to leave their homes and become refugees because they don't feel safe where they live.

Leaders in South Sudan are trying to figure out how to solve this problem, but it's not easy. It's important for people to remember that everyone in South Sudan is a human being, and everyone deserves to live in peace and safety.