The Cost of Independence: Oil Dependency, Conflict Dynamics, and Human Rights in South Sudan

This thesis examines the historical, political and economic factors that have shaped South Sudan since its independence, with particular attention to the role of oil dependency in the conflict. It explores the origins and development of the country's civil wars, analyzing the main causes of violence and instability. The study also investigates the impact of prolonged conflict on the civilian population, focusing on widespread human rights violations, including displacement, violence against civilians and humanitarian crises. By linking resource dependence, political instability, and human rights, this thesis highlights the complex challenges that continue to hinder peace and sustainable development in South Sudan.