South Sudanese comment on stories in the news.
South Sudan Listeners' Comments Focus on Oil
![“I will only believe the resumption of oil production when I see the oil flowing... There have been so many dishonored agreements since 1921. God bless [Sudanese] President Bashir and his party... for choosing to cooperate with South Sudan." Akeen Nyanut Oil spills onto the ground from a wellhead strafed by shrapnel from a bomb dropped by fighter jets at the El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/E828DFAF-6790-4E27-8145-1E647B5A8051_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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“I will only believe the resumption of oil production when I see the oil flowing... There have been so many dishonored agreements since 1921. God bless [Sudanese] President Bashir and his party... for choosing to cooperate with South Sudan." Akeen Nyanut
Oil spills onto the ground from a wellhead strafed by shrapnel from a bomb dropped by fighter jets at the El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.
Oil spills onto the ground from a wellhead strafed by shrapnel from a bomb dropped by fighter jets at the El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.
![ “The resumption of oil production and transportation through Sudanese pipelines is good news for now. However, South Sudan should endeavor to construct an alternative pipeline for the future." James Duasanga in Yambio. A map of oil pipelines in Sudan. Landlocked South Sudan relies on pipelines in Sudan to transport the crude it produces to sea ports for export.](https://gdb.voanews.com/CE292FEE-44B0-43EF-AE60-A6EC510EFAEB_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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“The resumption of oil production and transportation through Sudanese pipelines is good news for now. However, South Sudan should endeavor to construct an alternative pipeline for the future." James Duasanga in Yambio.
A map of oil pipelines in Sudan. Landlocked South Sudan relies on pipelines in Sudan to transport the crude it produces to sea ports for export.
A map of oil pipelines in Sudan. Landlocked South Sudan relies on pipelines in Sudan to transport the crude it produces to sea ports for export.
![“All the people of South Sudan will be happy if the agreements signed between Sudan and South Sudan are implemented fully. However, I urge the leadership of South Sudan to open their eyes and ensure South Sudan has its own pipeline." James Manase Nyaku in Yambio An oil well oozes crude after it was hit by bomb shrapnel from fighter jets at El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/324CECD2-E2DF-4E96-AE51-58AF5D6CEE5C_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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“All the people of South Sudan will be happy if the agreements signed between Sudan and South Sudan are implemented fully. However, I urge the leadership of South Sudan to open their eyes and ensure South Sudan has its own pipeline." James Manase Nyaku in Yambio
An oil well oozes crude after it was hit by bomb shrapnel from fighter jets at El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.
An oil well oozes crude after it was hit by bomb shrapnel from fighter jets at El Nar oil field in South Sudan's Unity State, March 3, 2012.
![“Is it true that the government of Sudan has decided to allow South Sudan to export oil through its territory? I will only believe when I see oil flowing." Wen Nyan in Juba Sudanese workers inspect burnt out oil pipes at the border town of Heglig, Sudan, April 24, 2012 (file photo).](https://gdb.voanews.com/E2B40E9B-CA06-4341-98CE-B50C22F32C84_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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“Is it true that the government of Sudan has decided to allow South Sudan to export oil through its territory? I will only believe when I see oil flowing." Wen Nyan in Juba
Sudanese workers inspect burnt out oil pipes at the border town of Heglig, Sudan, April 24, 2012 (file photo).
Sudanese workers inspect burnt out oil pipes at the border town of Heglig, Sudan, April 24, 2012 (file photo).