South Sudan and Rampant Political Corruption (Mass Poverty)Kanako Mita, Michiyo Tanabe, and Sawako UtsumiModern Tokyo TimesA damning investigation by the United Nations has confirmed what many in South Sudan have long suspected: over the past decade, billions of dollars have vanished into the hands of corrupt political elites. Lee Jay Walker (Modern Tokyo Times analyst) says, “As the political elite cry poverty, millions of ordinary South Sudanese survive on international humanitarian aid. Rampant political corruption, tribal cronyism, and unchecked greed have hollowed out the state from within. Rampant political corruption, tribal cronyism, and unchecked greed have hollowed out the state from within. Modern Tokyo News is part of the Modern Tokyo Times grouphttp://moderntokyotimes.com Modern Tokyo Times – International News and Japan Newshttp://sawakoart.com – Sawako Utsumi’s website and Modern Tokyo Times artisthttps://moderntokyonews.com Modern Tokyo News – Tokyo News and International NewsPLEASE JOIN ON TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/MTT_News Modern Tokyo TimesPLEASE JOIN ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/moderntokyotimes