Two years after their nation went to war with itself, millions of South Sudanese today still live under threat of violence, uncertain of when they will again be at peace in their own country.

Today marks the beginning of a third year in which the shadow of war lies over the nation. Although politicians in August declared an end to the war, sporadic violence has persisted in some places and elsewhere a mood of fear and waiting prevails.

For many, the second year of the war was worse than the last -- thousands more families lost their homes, sons lost their fathers, and mothers lost their children. For others, it was a year of waiting and uncertainty -- another year of confinement to a ‘Protection of Civilians’ camp or refugee camp or a year of cautious rebuilding.

The promise of peace has been offered to South Sudanese in many forms -- peace negotiations in Addis Ababa, talks on forming a transitional government, the return of political exiles to Juba, local agreements in Yambio, Maridi, Mundri and Wonduruba. The government have promised peace, the rebels have promised peace, the international community have promised peace.

Yet peace remains elusive. Common to the experience of millions is a yearning to know: how long? How long to wait, how long to suffer, how long to continue to live in fear, how long to hunger, how long until justice, how long until real peace?

For our listeners and readers today, Radio Tamazuj offers a range of coverage on the current situation, including interviews with leaders on their reflections on the current situation, a timeline of major events of the last year, an overview of recent and current conflict dynamics, a podcast, and a video of portraits of survivors.

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