Key considerations: cross-border dynamics between South Sudan and DRC

Author(s)
Pendle, N., Marko, F., Gercama, I., Jones, T., and Bedford, J.,
Publication language
English
Date published
07 Nov 2019
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Conflict, violence & peace, Disaster preparedness, resilience and risk reduction, Epidemics & pandemics
Countries
South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo

This brief summarises key considerations concerning cross-border dynamics between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the context of the outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu and surrounding provinces. It provides details about cross-border relations, population movements, political and economic dynamics, conflict and insecurity, burial practices and trusted local actors in the borderlands of South Sudan.