William Arends

Ms. Curran

World History, Period 44

October 7, 2020

Sudan and South Sudan Migration

Causes of Migration Sudan and South Sudan

Political unrest and economic unrest have caused many people to migrate from South
Sudan. Also it is really dangerous and people are frequently being killed. It is not safe for
anyone, but especially women who are being raped. There has been years of conflict in South
Sudan and it has become one of the poorest countries in the world. Not only is it violent but they
also have severe climate conditions. There is drought and they do not have access to food and
they cannot grow crops. Because of this they have nothing to trade. They are living in extreme
poverty.

Person. “Forced Migration in South Sudan.” ​ArcGIS StoryMaps​, Esri, 2 Dec. 2019,
storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/130761c6a0bb4f15bf6812ac8f5d84bf.

“Spiraling Violence and Drought Drive Refugee Crisis in South Sudan.” ​Giving Compass​, 3
Oct. 2018,
givingcompass.org/article/spiraling-violence-and-drought-drive-refugee-crisis-in-south-sud
an/.

Typical Destinations

Many have fled to neighboring countries such as Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt and
Morocco. Some go to Europe and the USA, but it is relatively few in comparison.

“Refugees from South Sudan: Figures and Development.” ​Worlddata.info,​

www.worlddata.info/africa/south-sudan/asylum.php.
Total Mirgrants of 2020
The refugee population in South Sudan was 299, 315.

“South Sudan - Refugees Statistics as of 31 January 2020 - South Sudan.” ​ReliefWeb​,

reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-refugees-statistics-31-january-2020.

Additional Notes

Because so many people are displaced, moving around and put in refugee camps, the
Displacement Tracking and Monitoring Unit of South Sudan started tracking people. They
collect stories and data. They also get fingerprints of all household members and photograph
young children and babies.

“DTM IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix: Flow Monitoring Registry - April 2020 - South
Sudan.” ​ReliefWeb​,
reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/dtm-iom-displacement-tracking-matrix-flow-monitoring-reg
istry-april-2020.