The Red Army of South Sudan: Series 2

Odyssey of the South Sudan Red Army: The Lost Boys and Girls - 1986-NOW, Series II" is an epic narrative that delves into the historical journey of the Red Army of South Sudan during the 3rd Ire and their subsequent exodus from South Sudan to Kenya from 1991 to 1995. This book, rich in features, provides insights into the lives of former child soldiers, particularly the lost boys, and general child soldiers in Africa. Each chapter highlights key elements such as group size, tribal interdependence, recruitment methods, militarization, social life, SPLA support, NGO involvement, and group structure, offering a comprehensive understanding of the red army's composition.

Drawing on firsthand experiences and advice from those who lived the life of former child soldiers, the narrative skillfully weaves together the tragic tales and exodus of the Red Army as they transformed into unaccompanied minors during their journey from Pachalla, South Sudan, to Kenya's Lokichioggio-Kakuma region. The three chapters within the book provide a detailed account of the challenges faced by the Red Army during their 3rd Exodus, the 4th Peaceful Transits, and the transformation into unaccompanied minors living in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Readers will gain valuable insights into the unaccompanied minors' struggles, including their transition to life as refugees, challenges in Kakuma Refugee Camp, sanitation issues, food distribution, shelters, and the dynamics of social life. The narrative also explores the foster care refugee programs and the unique stories of unaccompanied minors, creating a vivid portrayal of their lives in Series II of the Odyssey of the Red Army of South Sudan