Spotlight on Humanitarian Emergencies in World’s Newest Country

On September 28, Nile Sisters Development Initiative ( NSDI ) hosted Refugee Crisis: Spotlight on South Sudan» to highlight concerns over growing populations of refugees and internally displaced people in the world’s newest country, the Republic of South Sudan ( ROSS ). A distinguished panel consisting of subject-matter experts from international, national, and local entities discussed the founding of ROSS, the unfolding internal conflict, and responses by different stakeholders, as well as opportunities for San Diegans to affect positive change in the ROSS. A Facebook Live» feed of the event generated 160 local and national views.

Event Panelists
Bruce M. Abrams, Esq.
Chair, City of San Diego International Affairs Board

Governor Bangasi Joseph Bakasoro
Chair, South Sudan National Movement for Change ( SSNMC  )

Dr. David S. Bassiouni
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Bassiouni Group

Dr. John Chuol Kuek, MFTI
President, South Sudanese Community Council of San Diego

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