Both countries have made important strides against corruption, but once again, corruption was a key factor contributing to violence. South Sudan is one of the world's poorest countries, where the government has completely failed its people. The war in South Sudan has displaced 1.7 million people and caused nearly 2.5 million people to flee the country. Combating corruption is not just about good governance, it's about maintaining peace and security. The United States is determined to shine a spotlight on these connections between corruption and international peace and security.

Source: CNN September 09, 2018 16:07 UTC