JOURNAL ARTICLE

Rebel Fragmentation and Protracted Conflicts: Lessons from SPLM/A in South Sudan.

  • Published In: Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.), 2024, v. 59, n. 8. P. 2428 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nyadera, Israel Nyaburi; Islam, Md. Nazmul; Shihundu, Felix 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the internal fragmentation of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and its significant impact on the protracted conflict and peace process in South Sudan. It examines the historical and contemporary causes of SPLM/A splits, including ethnic divisions, leadership rivalries, weak institutionalization, and external influences such as Khartoum's interference. The study highlights how rebel fragmentation complicates conflict resolution by increasing the number of actors, undermining governance, and prolonging violence, and it proposes that addressing these internal divisions is crucial for sustainable peace. Recommendations include adopting a systems thinking approach to peacebuilding, reducing the influence of polarizing leaders, and enhancing scholarly and policy focus on rebel fragmentation dynamics in South Sudan and similar conflicts.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.). 2024/12, Vol. 59, Issue 8, p2428
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0021-9096
  • DOI:10.1177/00219096231154815
  • Accession Number:180676573
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