Life at 50°C: South Sudan's Poisoned Floods: A Climate Crisis Unfolds | BBC Africa Eye Documentary

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[@tanyacottrell]

They will have to try and harvest the rain water for drinking and avoid using the river water.😮

[@peterbelanger4094]

How about you shove your global govt propaganda back up the waste orifice it came from? ...mmm-kay?

[@peterbelanger4094]

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[@peterbelanger4094]

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[@rashminable]

This is by far the best documentary I've watched of South Sudan. The people of Sudan are allowed to show their resilience and are portrayed with dignity. I have deep respect for them.

[@faithjay7911]

🙌🙌🙌

[@the_sunshinesunflower]

This is what happens when African stories are told by Africans. We show the best of who we are❤ Nobody can tell our story better than us.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

@@rashminable Sudan is a totally different country than South Sudan

[@cornell833]

When I can I will change the 🌎 for the better 💯

[@the_sunshinesunflower]

@@DonnellOkafor-r2d They are different in the following ways. a. South Sudan seceded from Sudan in 2011 making her ( it's a motherland) one of the newest countries in the world 🌎 b.Sudan has a centralized government infact authoritarian while S. Sudan has a coalition government with a president, three vice presidents and 550💀 members of the legislature. This huge number must hurting the economy in terms of salaries. c. The main language in Sudan is arabic while in S. Sudan it is English and Arabic. d. The capital city of Sudan is Khartoum while South Sudan's capital city is Juba. I am a girl and I am a proud history and government nerd🤓 I keep on shining 🌟❤️😂 I am trailblazing🛬 Girls have sustainable solutions for this world🌎❤️

[@poekiekonijn]

I humbly bow my head for the resilience of these people. We can not forget the people of Sudan.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

You not forgetting about them won't help them

[@walter3433]

What people were you talking about, I forgot?

[@yalondalawler1359]

We cannot forget 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Phirebirdphoenix]

ooh, humble bowing, how impressive

[@ranjittyagi9354]

​@@walter3433 please stay 😴 🛌 😊

[@carolinemwatha7004]

The oil does not benefit the community, which was given to them free.Then you pollute the land and water and leave them to die.Some animals are better than some human beings

[@Sharon-yk7xm]

That oil hasn't been cleaned up for years same on oil Companies the Sudan govt need to sue the oil company

[@dianehghzn7670]

Absolutely its an intolerable situation for the people who have to deal with this kind of situation because of their poverty and lack of resources and education its sooo shocking like i said in my comment they can spend billions on war and destruction but cant come to the aid of a small corner of south sudan to help these people out of that dire state of affairs into at least a dry safe place with available food and clean drnking water and facilities to keep themselves clean and a school for education Dear Lord Jesus please help these people especially the children to at least eat once a day with decent clean healthy food God help them please stop their suffering as quickly as possible thankyou for this program bbc

[@langdonowen161]

Its mind blowing that BBC and the west have the ability to solve all these problems worldwide, yet the greediness glares through. As the west starts another world war, moving in the opposite direction for human kind

[@wadeinn463]

@@langdonowen161. I saw a bunch of signs that said “Trump will fix it”.

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@wadeinn463 every single last one of you are insufferable virtue signaling hypocrites. Be mindful of your own countries. Trump has nothing to do with any of this. So weird.

[@kyliewaite1387]

‘Injustice’ is just a word to many, until it happens to them. To be seen and not heard is one of the most torturous injustices of this world today, thank you for giving these very hard working people a voice.

[@langdonowen161]

Its mind blowing that BBC and the west have the ability to solve all these problems worldwide, yet the greediness glares through. As the west starts another world war, moving in the opposite direction for human kind

[@IngramPetersJr-nr7rm]

Hearing those kids narrate how they go without food with a smile broke my heart 😢😢😢😢

[@amandastoner2864]

Did she give them some food?? Would have been nice to know

[@Katrina-mx2sf]

These people are so beautiful. The woman with the tea shop. The man picking water lilies. What a life. Ive never understood why some people live so well and some live right on a knife edge. Its so wrong. Breaks my heart.

[@sameoldsameold264]

IKR! Kept staring at how stunning they are. South Sudanese people are stunning and regal. It's heartbreaking what this nation has been through and continues to go through.

[@jameskamotho7513]

Fate.

[@kyliewaite1387]

I don’t think anybody can comprehend, anyone with empathy anyway. Even Angelina Jolie once stated she couldn’t comprehend upon meeting women much less fortunate then her, why she had a platform so to speak and other women didn’t, she believed they could tell better stories, live better lives and even make better movies then her if given the chance...she is in all likelihood not wrong.

[@quintboredom]

Because it's just way it is. Someone might help but no one will solve your issues for you. It's sad, tragic, but it's the way of this world

[@timothyg1986]

They are so black it's mesmerizing.

[@joshuakuch3272]

It’s great to see that BBC brought in a South Sudanese Journalist to report about our problems as a country

[@drztopgun]

This here is the result of human greed.

[@tanzbalmz]

I agree AI weather after cobalt and gold cruel greed of the already rich

[@solomongrundy3411]

European

[@raquelpk2]

He who controls money, controls the world.

[@maozedung7270]

And LUST!

[@Jesus_equals_LOVEnForgviness]

Indeed

[@ZimkaLulu]

As an Afrikan my soul cries out for my beloved motherland.

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

Who founded Liberia ? Who founded Sierra Leone ? Who were the FIRST to establish Monrovia ? It's time for you remnant to RETURN to your Ancestors Motherland in Lenapehoking. 👉🏿🌎 RETURN TO GOD, AND GOD WILL RETURN TO YOU. 🙏🏿

[@soulfoodforthought9225]

Africa is NOT the "Motherland", 👉🏿🌎 it's the "Fatherland" 👉🏾🌍...that's why the land is deserted, 🏜️ barron and laid fallow and the "Germs" and diseases are plenty. Since you reside in the "feathered serpents" 🐉 Homeland...not your own be aware. You'll need Sovereignty for each Nation. In Our God's land its Beautiful, but not as beautiful as our Ancestors Land, Lenapehoking. 👉🏿 🌎 Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess...that Joshua is...

[@antoniovolpe9837]

Then go back an help

[@Ocidad]

help em

[@ambersummer2685]

@@antoniovolpe9837How do you know that they don’t already live in Africa?

[@Spyware_n2]

Thank you, sister. This is heartbreaking. Corruption is leading cause. A lot needs to be done.

[@brianmaitai7685]

The South Sudanese are a very tough, determined and resilient people. They don't give up or let negative circumstances beat them down. Much love from Kenya.

[@tahariobi391]

The South Sudanese Dinkas are so beautiful. Prayers from Jamaica for these great people. ❤

[@ranjittyagi9354]

All are beautiful. Prayers and regards from NW India to them and you, why should you be left out? Jamaica is a wonderful country in the WI and the only request I have of you is not to bowl a deadly bouncer to me in cricket.😊 🤝

[@matiangk171]

As a Nuer myself, I believe these people are Nuer as I understand the language

[@mwangi_mwangi]

If you see these South Sudanese political leaders living posh lives here in Kenya's high-end estates, your heart will bleed for Africa.

[@Riseeypoo]

This broke my heart. Why is this world so cruel ? These people are in need . I wish I could help

[@-Swamp_Donkey-]

But you don’t want to give up the luxuries and life you enjoy in White countries. There, I finished your thought for you.

[@BabyAnglegirl]

While you are trying to achieve your goals, someone else is trying to live. Be grateful

[@keyjanefer7478]

A very emotional and touching reality to watch about Bentiu. I can't control my tears. May God help my motherland country south sudan. Thank you BBC Eye Africa for bringing this to us

[@jacques2242]

First off, so called Africa is nothing close to THE REAL MOTHERLAND, and doesn't match what the OT DESCRIBES. SECONDLY I WILL SHOW YOU IN SCRIPTURE THAT THE REAL MOTHERLAND IS IN SHEMS LAND AND NOT HAMS. NOW EVERYONE IS FAMILIAR WITH THE STORY OF NOAH'S ARK, AND WHAT TREE THE ARK WAS CONSTRUCTED FROM. NOW GO LOOK UP THE TORREYA TAXIFOLIA OR AKA THE GOPHERWOOD TREE AND YOU Will SEE THAT IT ONLY GROWS IN ONE PLACE ON THIS PLANE OF EXISTENCE AND THAT'S THE SOUTHEAST APALACHICOLA MOUNTAINS OF FLORIDA MAKING NOAH AN ALBINO FLORIDAN, AND THE REAL CONSTRUCTION SITE OF THE ARK, AND TAMERICA, AND SOUTH TAMERICA THE REAL HOME OF THE SHEMETIC RACES, AND THE REAL MOTHERLAND.

[@langdonowen161]

Its mind blowing that BBC and the west have the ability to solve all these problems worldwide, yet the greediness glares through. As the west starts another world war, moving in the opposite direction for human kind

[@NurseSnow2U]

@@langdonowen161 🤣🤣🤣

[@saskshark]

The corruption and pollution is unbelievable. These people need to stand up and fight for their rights... Power to the People.!!!!

[@cutepuppy2422]

They did it tho.

[@catherineraini6046]

Great documentary ...such an eye opener on the situation in the oil fields in Bentiu.. this is surely well researched with no bias. very sad to see the impact and suffering caused by some multinational companies. they should be called out and fined heavily for this although it is almost impossible to compensate for such suffering on human and animal life.. it just ain't right that all this is happening at such a time... The Bentiu community deserves better. My love for South Sudan is deep in my heart having worked in Yei and Juba some years back... Thank you for the great work you have shown the world. we stand with Bentiu!!

[@Mary-h6p3p]

This incident alone should make these leaders to resign with shame! This is unbelievable for a sovereign country to have it citizen suffering left and right and only being fed by United Nations. Shame and low intelligence to our leaders for not anticipating the issue and get ready for it!

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

It's not western leaders problem. How much have you donated to help?

[@donHooligan]

@@DonnellOkafor-r2d how much did you get paid to simp?

[@starstar-e5z]

I pray for those people who are suffering under that situation.I am sorry for seeing them.

[@petes5863]

The oil has been a curse to the country. South Sudan would be doing much better with agriculture and livestock alone.

[@turthseekernyagoa7598]

Yes indeed

[@jazz-axy9924]

The oil isn't the real curse, it is the developed countries who exploit South Sudan, taking carelessly and leave Sudanese to suffer. The oil has always been here, but Sudan didn't always suffer

[@SorbusAucubaria]

@@jazz-axy9924 Ok. So there is nothing people of South Sudan, including the leaders of South Sudan could do about it- Since it is all the fault of the "other people". Good luck changing anything waiting to see other people changing their ways. All the people in Sudan are absolutely blameless innocent people who are just victims, a bit of like infants or people with severe developmental issues, all stupid, without skills, barely can talk and no way to do anything themselves. Everything is always the fault of the developed countries, usually meaning European countries or united states and all other people, especially the people of south Sudan are entirely blameless and like said more like an infant than an adult.

[@jameskamotho7513]

You absolve the local leaders of any responsibilities...

[@brianmaitai7685]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Add no more to your statement sir!

[@ousnjie_sanagambian]

Brilliant reporting. It's difficult to imagine that people are living in such deplorable conditions in 2024 😢😢😢

[@langdonowen161]

Its mind blowing that BBC and the west have the ability to solve all these problems worldwide, yet the greediness glares through. As the west starts another world war, moving in the opposite direction for human kind

[@user-br3lq1ix5x]

@@langdonowen161 yup ukraine needs billons but these people nahhh

[@detroitpistonsplayoffs]

off topic but sudanese people have such striking faces. Truly one of the most beautiful and aesthetic ethnic groups in the world. 1 out of every 4 sudanese people could be a professional model. The way the light of the gray sky gleams off of their black skin is etheral

[@UncleBhuti]

The year is 2024. We have the fastest internet. We worry about Trump. Yet life in Sudan is as if it's 1982. No UN. No Human Rights. Nothing has changed for these Africans. When "We Are The World" song come up, we honestly thought Africa would be saved. We have people exploiting lands and poor people. Greedy, unethical politicians who sell their country for 30 pieces of silver. This is bad.

[@bullbash4872]

You worry about Trump when Harris spent $1,2 billion on voting campaign ))

[@gonemiam8636]

The devil is known by many names.... ​@@bullbash4872

[@tabularasa7775]

Always been the same , it should be black politicians paying reparations to black people .

[@maggieadams8600]

@@bullbash4872 They're both carved from the same block, and anyway, she's saying we woory about Trump and yet, look at the problems of Sudan, etc, it could just have easily read, we worry about Harris, I'm not sure why you can't grasp this obvious meaning.

[@KiddyTakeAway]

11:53 Words of an African Mother❤

[@sirileok]

Lots of oil but the government only gets 5%? Nah, the negotiator must be a bad one...

[@edgarrutto3107]

The negotiator must be reaping huge benefits 😂

[@darkbozo11]

Thats the official stats...include bribes and corruption and you have the full picture

[@edobwoy]

Government gets 5%, leaders get 30% to 35% in secret

[@wizdalmar7559]

negotiator was drunk they promised him one bottle every day

[@arakaki5923]

If the oil revenue could be fairly distributed, the people of South Sudan could live well. I don’t believe South Sudanese officials or the wealthy will suffer from the effects of oil pollution.

[@juliewilliams489]

😪💔🙇‍♀️ I'm so sorry. I had a hydrolic oil leak on my property. From a machine. I lost 2/3s of of my chickens. They were sick, I managed there symptoms but as soon as winter hit they died within a 2 week period. The 100 chick's hatched before the leak that year have mostly died. The next generation only 3 survived. Most eggs were not fertile, many died in the egg, some died at hatch but most that survived all that died at the pullet and cockeral stage. Last year there was very few eggs and non over winter not even from the pullets.I got chick's that grew but some are infertil. I thought I was over the worst but now is the genetic dammage.😪 I was powerless. Not one government agency I contacted did anything. I eventually got the sight cleaned, but not before the dammage was done and one area wasn't identified as contaminated. I got to sick to keep pushing about it. The push back that nothing is wrong was incredibly strong and exhausting. The oil leak was nothing like shown here.😱 People who have their health and Income act as if life is fine. Thankyou for doing this hard story and to the brave soles that Spock up when you gave them a voice.🫂

[@BBCAfrica]

Many thanks for watching and sharing your difficult experiences.

[@Victoria-qk3mu]

😮 so sorry 😢

[@anakissedboyle3067]

People need to know this

[@serendipidus8482]

That is very disturbing. So many things are contaminated. I lost half my garden because I used manure which was well rotted but the animals bedding had herbicide in it. So half my plants were growing distorted and twisted. For years. Thankfully I didn't put it on the whole of my garden. Simple thing like soil being clean for the plants and animals are hard to find. Our rivers have fish that float to the top and choked with algea and e coli bacteria. Water soil plants animals. And us. At the end.

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

@@juliewilliams489 I hope you're doing better now. Are you in S Sudan?

[@sydneykulelwa7329]

Lord If I am ungrateful, I am deeply sorry.

[@EstefanoBalducci]

That reporter is so beautiful 😮😮

[@legitbeans9078]

lol nah

[@mtv211_]

Can you believe Bentiu is the largest Oil producer State in South Sudan and its people are suffering like this 😢

[@DonnellOkafor-r2d]

Yes. Look at Venezuela. The leaders are solely to blame

[@darthvadersmom1192]

it is called corruption

[@MaBigFatEgo]

@@DonnellOkafor-r2d learn about geopolitics before commenting, you seem very very clueless.

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@DonnellOkafor-r2d If you mean U.S. military regimes controlling the oil in Venezuela - yes that's why I talked to bare-footed peasants there in the Andes and they told me they would vote for the first time and they would vote for Chavez. Of course the Chavez regime has wrongly relied on oil also but before that it was the OPEC U.S. controlled western corporate oil elite of Venezuela. Chavez tried to redistribute the oil wealth to the poor but he was still just relying on oil profits and a monopoly economy is going to be corrupt and fail.

[@thephoenix756]

The largest is actually Upper Nile State; 80% of South Sudan's oil is produced in that State

[@Kerplakistandan]

This an extreme environmental and humanitarian disaster. I hope your people can recover from this tragedy.

[@maozedung7270]

How they will recover? They are many and mess up everything and blame others.

[@accountuser9382]

This was a beautiful well filmed presentation, than you too everyone involved in putting out this work or art and news. David is very noble and brave for exposing the oil company, he is right we have a duty to take care of the environment. David also favors Dr.Martin Luther King! I hope one day David and his family can return home safely. Maura did a wonderful job shedding light on these ongoing issues in South Sudan.

[@manderarebeccalagu6951]

thank you Maura for bringing out the deep issues we have in this country….its so traumatizing 😢

[@AIartBonaza]

Greed is the problem not the environment.

[@denggoch9188]

First of all, big up to David, secondly the host is just so naturally beautiful. We have the same thing in another oil producing region Melut County, Northern Upper Nile State.

[@linogomic4981]

The situation in South Sudan, as shown in the BBC Africa Eye documentary, highlights how extreme climate events are deepening already challenging conditions in vulnerable regions. With temperatures reaching 50°C, South Sudan is experiencing unprecedented flooding, which is contaminating water sources and threatening food security, health, and overall stability. The "poisoned floods" expose people to toxins and waterborne diseases, as well as significantly affecting agricultural lands and livestock, which many communities rely on for survival. This crisis reflects the intersection of climate change and humanitarian issues: areas like South Sudan, which contribute minimally to global emissions, are bearing some of the worst effects of climate instability. The flooding is compounded by a lack of infrastructure and resources, making recovery and resilience especially difficult. Addressing the situation calls for both immediate humanitarian assistance and longer-term solutions to climate adaptation, tailored to the specific challenges faced by these communities. This documentary brings attention to the need for climate justice, pushing for both local adaptation efforts and international responsibility to reduce emissions and support vulnerable nations...

[@sillikyupi]

also because all the trash we go sometimes washes up there :( 💔

[@sammifruitbat]

climate change is fake, it's really geoengineering that has caused this, chem traillingto be exact, that is why the water is so toxic.

[@jonemery8324]

Nah, you sound way too simple. I don't believe it is Human apart from the abuse of money distribution within the country. There was more "climate change" when there was no emissions ...

[@maggieadams8600]

It also shows the terrible affects of oil production, as well as the corruption of the industry that comes with it.

[@djamburere]

Thank you for this text

[@Cherokeeseeker]

Their water supply is horrifying

[@epeter830]

Thanks to BBC and production team for this eye opening documentary. May God protect my people.

[@langdonowen161]

Its mind blowing that BBC and the west have the ability to solve all these problems worldwide, yet the greediness glares through. As the west starts another world war, moving in the opposite direction for human kind

[@Afr1canQueen]

Unfortunately African leaders are good at lining there pockets. We the citizens just have to take care of ourselves. South Sudan being a young country might take a while for a positive difference to be seen. Something I noticed the hungry children still managed to smile and the tiny one was not even crying.

[@mendyboio3917]

This is a fabulous documentary. Great job to all those involved. Please keep up the good work.

[@plantjunkie69]

speechless and in tears honestly

[@learnfromit-ld3lw]

Greedy Sudan leaders with their families living large abroad. This a result of bad leadership

[@nazuddin6346]

Number 1 Crooks She should Expose them

[@ragnarandersson2866]

That's normal in Africa..... because they are primitive people.

[@geraldtebuhosiliya]

climate change?

[@sammifruitbat]

geoengineering chem trailling that is why the water is so toxic.

[@SerenityLee-v4k]

5% the country gets🤬and the leaders will steal this.

[@tiffanyyvonnethomas6826]

The most poorest people are the joyous. My mind could never comprehend such strength. The chants/songs endures his joy. This joy is the ONLY emotion keeping this man alive.

[@huldu]

They have a community which is something that the west lacks. They're very in touch with how we as humans functioned before we ended up where we are today. It's something we all should aspire to be but it stops functioning when greed and jealousy comes into play, that's when we start to keep to ourselves. While they do live in misery I bet most of them are living a far more fulfilling life than many others in the west world. The most sad part is that you *never* hear about these things through media nowadays.

[@AlexanderStanley]

That’s crazy!! It’s amazing how no one’s talking about this but you. I can see life for our people is expendable. 🤔

[@carenogalo5319]

Greed, corruption, and human exploitation . Very shameful

[@UDI257]

I enjoyed watching this documentary mostly because of the reporter being sympathetic pathetic yet maintaining professionalism. Kudos!

[@nazuddin6346]

Shame on the Crook Goverment of Sudan 😡

[@itsallpossible96]

South Sudan plz 😢😢

[@donHooligan]

"Why is Africa poor?" (Jake Tran documentary ...only 21 minutes)

[@cutepuppy2422]

​@@donHooligancuz of Africa it isn't anyone's fault except the culture and governments of Africa

[@tanyacottrell]

Greed can truly harden the heart of humanity.

[@sohniandoye436]

Some of the most resilient people on earth live in this part of the world walahi

[@Browngemini2024]

I am from Sudan and South Sudan was part of Sudan until 2011.

[@kholwanindlovu559]

5% of share when oil is yours😮

[@edobwoy]

Leaders have 30% to 35% in secret

[@xute89]

You need tecnology to extract it but 5% is way too low

[@mothegoat6865]

@@edobwoy How do you even know?

[@kholwanindlovu559]

@@xute89 technology what saudis get more for their oil yet at first they had no no how

[@edobwoy]

@@mothegoat6865 cause I have lived in east africa. I came to learn how they come to have much wealth while they entered with normal wealth

[@shawnemmanuel1667]

This is so sad for a young country 😔 am heartbroken 💔 seeing this

[@ZimkaLulu]

Shattered beyond

[@kiturselassie813]

This is a sad world ,

[@comfort-ing]

Yeah but still they are Happy after all this no one had suicide ❤

[@eudaemonia3134]

You are delusional. They are putting on smiles as a survival coping mechanism. Where are your sources that no one commit suicide? And even if it is true, no suicide does not equal happiness. They are oppressed and suffering and that is a fact

[@cmbonello1]

My respects to the people of Sudan

[@manofjinjacity]

Only 5% for the government??? 😢 As Uganda is in preparation for oil drilling, key lessons should be learnt from this. There are so many negative impacts from this oil.

[@EA-js1me]

Unfortunately, knowing that Museveni is barely better than Idi Amin, it will probably be a disaster.

[@comfort-ing]

Thank you brother and sister of who are fighting for life our country people

[@tyffanypoudrier2826]

Damn this is awesome Documentary especially for the first class countries as an example of “hustling “ doing what you have to in order to provide for your family ! People complain they have no money or food and do nothing to try and better their lives! God bless you all in South Sudan! I greatly admire and respect you !

[@thechampion6397]

hello sexy one

[@gladlinar5883]

Very sad to see a once great civilization reduced to this. Stay strong everyone

[@Foodwithoutlabels]

Beautiful skin colour 😍

[@shavickskenya]

Very sad to watch this... especially knowing most sudanese are rich in kenya, flaunting expensive cars. If two or three of them came together, they can help two or three families in this video to have a better life. My heart goes to that boy who said they have no shoes to wear.

[@angehervee8895]

That's what I said. Africans like to live large and big elsewhere, but want somebody to build their own place. Shame on us. We must change our way of thinking.

[@tabularasa7775]

You have such awesome brothers and sister 😂

[@MUNZEROMAR]

This is the south

[@KushQueen9]

It's unfortunate when people are so proud and can't even help their people. There are very few that do and may those few be blessed.

[@Tall_Dark_Lovely]

Prayers for my lovely people🙏❤️

[@Robert-z9z7d]

How is it possible that in a rich country people are starving? (People of Sudan are so beautiful)

[@judyvisions1330]

The rain fell several times during the filming. Is there no way to salvage this water and use it instead of the polluted water.

[@mozi3051]

Most of South sudan is a floodplain geaographically.

[@daralseen]

you cannot continue drinking rain water through out the entire year. you get

[@sammifruitbat]

geoengineering chem trailling that is why the water is so toxic.

[@sammifruitbat]

@@daralseen you can if it's clean ,I know cos I used to live on it.

[@urallwyz3498]

​@@sammifruitbatthere is crude oil and sewerage in the water, that's why it is so toxic.

[@Zeeneedsavacay]

So heartbreaking 😢

[@lakesidefarm3736]

well presented, Nyaida and others are all very strong and resilient people.

[@ranjittyagi9354]

I'd love to visit and stay with the South Sudanese in the future. Such noble, innocent and humble souls. Love from NW India

[@OmangaNita]

Shocking reality of the effects of climate change and the horrors of pollution.

[@naomikinyanjui2728]

My heart breaks for south sudan 😢💔

[@jerrybasaya5377]

As an African. My heart breaks seeing my kinsmen living like this! It's unbelievable

[@HedgehogZone]

Its their own fault! All africans should be ashamed how they treat africa themselfs!

[@gwilson664]

How beautiful and smooth is their hue, lovely, unfortunate circumstances befall us all.

[@DanielWatson-vv7cd]

There are oil eating bacteria that can be sprayed on the polluted soil that can breakdown the crude. Certain earthworms may feed on petroleum to.

[@troygarza5720]

That doctor has seen things bro look at his eyes

[@renarich4942]

The news being news again 🙏

[@Papa_Electron1897]

The local people of South Sudan lived without hardships before the arrival of these big oil corporations, which were introduced into the country to bring economic prosperity. Instead, look at the suffering they have caused to these communities.

[@johnjones3332]

They are being taken advantage of. They don’t have the benefits of decades of education or access to the internet. The 21st century has been dropped on their heads.

[@PenelopePitstop0078]

I hate oil companies, period.

[@cptornado5267]

We are a failed sate my people……. Imagine people of Bentiu camping in their own land becuase they have been displaced in their own land. This crises makes the overcoming of climate calamity even hard😢

[@sadimasson8734]

This is beyond shocking. Profits over People and simply just GREED. How do they sleep at night? Where is their HUMANITY.

[@rogerp566]

Any possibility for rainwater harvesting? That water might be cleaner than what they are drinking. What a gut wrenching story. Thank you for sharing.

[@MohamedHemidan]

Bless you David, on point journalism, i wish for my Southern brothers peace and prosperity keep on the awareness keep on the hard work

[@Anonymous-king-r8c]

I was working with NGO as international stuff. The first time i went to Benitu was 2019, i remember that small craft to cross the water is called 'KANU'. We were there for 17 days, helping the communities affected by the floods. It was extremely difficult and dangerous at the same time, but when i finished my mission, I had never been happier. People are humble and loving.

[@dagulamicheal-z4m]

this really hard me this oil company really don't care about the people this is very dangerous

[@remeenizremeeniz5953]

I am so saddened by this. Watching my people suffer, and I couldn't do anything to help them. I pray I get a helping hand in the future.

[@LlamameX]

Absolutely outrageous... Thanks a lot for your work reporting these barbarities against humanity and the dire effects of the suicidal path of this wicked, fossil-fuel powered global economy. Bless all these poor souls, much respect and love.

[@RayjudyBrown]

This saddens me to see what's going on in South Sudan being an African myself i hate to see my people suffer like this .😪😪I've so much gratitude for what i have and i don't say that enough

[@moniho6907]

Georgeous skin and the charcoal lady is gorgeous!!

[@keshaunanichols4971]

This is such an eye opening and well documented piece. Sending love and light to the strong people of Sudan🙏🏾😊❤

[@obccy22]

There are lots of different problems in Africa. We're not aware about most of them. Floods in South Sudan, sounds crazy... God bless these people, they're strong and powerful people ❤

[@HedgehogZone]

And its their own fault that africa is in such a bad state!

[@JadieJamz]

Crys unheard, yet they can see the tears...

[@kennymugulusi]

Thank you BBCEYE. I always look forward to your publishments. The cure to all this, begins with the exposing of the rot.

[@tracyracy]

This makes me so sad. The countries which contribute the least to global warming and climate change suffer the most

[@SkKeya-lr2xg]

When i watch the African documentary specially about poverty, famine and plight then it hearts me and teaches me that how lucky am i.

[@fireun607]

Congratulations

[@azamsayeed3644]

Why is 1 franc equivalent to hundred of sudan currency. Give them fair playing ground, only then you can claim to be grateful. Imagine 1kg of rice of france has higher value than the one in sudan. However its the same rice. How unfair currency is

[@siyamthandandaliso4736]

Africa 💔 The people are truly beautiful though.

[@KJ_2020]

Great documentary although the title is quite confusing.

[@ceasarmaestro8048]

This is so 😢 heartbreaking,oil was never a blessing to our country,i hope this situation can change for the better

[@mbeerakeith8628]

I hope the world can see the visions I have had for 15 years and tried to constantly warn them appropriately and accordingly

[@youflaw3285]

Can you explain more?

[@sammifruitbat]

climate change is fake, it's really geoengineering that has caused this, chem traillingto be exact, that is why the water is so toxic.

[@damarisnyakiongana2062]

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.We still have men and women of integrity.Good Job David.

[@wambuievelynwaithira]

😢😢😢 this is so sad African politicians are the worst thing ever in this continent.they care for their pockets 😢😢😢

[@LegionaryEnlighten]

Thank you for sharing this sad story of our brothers and sisters in Sudan. Prayers of hope, love and faith sustain their precious life. To the concerned authorities, God will see you through.

[@CameliaKay9804]

When the wicked rule the people mourn and when the righteous rule the people rejoice

[@chrisomoding9890]

Very true. When the wicked are in power, it is pain and poverty!

[@Nawongyonten-yp4fz]

Thank you BBC news. I stand with people of Sudan. 🙏