Interview: Beware of spillover effect of South Sudan conflict

Riek Machar (Left), Salva Kiir (Right)

East Africa should be alert to the escalating crises in South Sudan, which is fueling the influx of refugees and small arms that could destabilize the region, an expert has said in an interview.

Jacob Dut Chol, head of political science department at Juba University, said neighboring countries must brace for spillover of South Sudan conflict, hence the need for them to back peace building initiatives in the world's youngest nation.