Daniel Akech
Daniel Akech is a researcher affiliated with the International Crisis Group, specializing in conflict resolution and analysis in South Sudan. Recently, he was in the news for commenting on the escalating violence in South Sudan, highlighting the difficulty of halting a broader conflict amidst the ongoing power struggle between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
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Recent news mentions
Daniel Akech, a senior analyst for South Sudan, discussed the challenges farmers face due to violence.
As foreign funds dry up, so do South Sudan’s hopes of stopping hunger crisis
Canada· 2025-12-09
Daniel Akech, an analyst at the Crisis Group think-tank, expressed concerns that a return to fighting could lead to 'proxy warfare in the region'.
Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trial
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Daniel Akech is a researcher who fears that Kiir's strategy could lead to escalation and war.
South Sudan: What we know about the complex crisis
Kenya· 2025-04-02
Daniel Akech, a researcher from the International Crisis Group, stated that the violence that began in March in Nasir appears to be spreading to more states in South Sudan.
Maailman nuorin valtio vajoamassa pikavauhtia sotaan – YK: ”Tänä iltana kuilun partaalla”
Finland· 2025-03-27