Achol Arop
My name is Achol Arop. I am a South Sudanese writer and poet. My work is inspired by stories of migration and civil war.
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1 September 2021
Resilience via poetry, a South Sudanese story
Behind the stay-at-home Covid restrictions, the mental health of thousands is threatened. Cries for help multiply. To virus induced threats, including isolation if schools and universities stay closed, migrants must also deal with the trauma of past events plus the stigma of not always feeling accepted in a new country. Like Achol Arop.