APUK A STATE IN WAITING What makes a State? What makes a type of people distinct? Professor Agei makes a convincing case that the Apuk clans of South Sudan have a unique history and way of life. The term 'Apuk' is much more than an ethnic moniker. It is a fundamental approach that resolves conflict and enables full reconciliation and forgiveness. The cultural fabric of these intriguing people is well worth preserving.