189:, the Anataban collective said, "We are tired of war and all the suffering that comes with it. We are tired of just sitting by and seeing our country burn. We are tired of having a country with vast natural resources and yet a crashing economy. We are tired of the fact that we have a beautiful cultural diversity that is destroyed by tribal animosity. We are tired of having a starving population yet we have a fertile land. We are tired of being used to kill ourselves for the benefit of a few".
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The visual artists of the campaign have painted walls and containers around Juba with images that represent the messages of the campaign. These include anti war messages, and images that represent what the citizens are experiencing in the conflict. Some show positive messages that encourage people to
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Anataban held its first ever Sout Al Salaam Awards in
November 2019. The award ceremony was aimed at recognizing different artists of all arts form who have been positive influencers through their art and have played a significant role in peace building in South Sudan. The awards ceremony saw 14
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In 2017, Anataban launched the campaign "#BloodShedFree2017" It seeks a genuine and permanent ceasefire in South Sudan; security for all citizens; an end to ethnic targeting and violence; protection of the right to free speech; and a return to justice and the rule of law.
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Anataban distributed 1000 white handkerchiefs with the message "we are sorry for what we have done to each other" written on them. They spoke with people in the streets, apologizing for what they have had to endure in this country.
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began in 2013. The people live in fear because there is a high level of armed violence and sexual violence, mostly against women. The conflict has affected food production leading to hunger and poverty.
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