South Sudan Celebrates Independence Anniversary
The world's youngest nation marks its first year of independence from the north despite conflicts between the two sides over territory and crucial oil revenues.
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South Sudan Anniversary Marred by Ongoing Fighting
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- Al Jazeera English
- Publisher:
- Al Jazeera English
- Publication Date:
- 8 July 2012
One of the youngest countries in the world marks its first year of independence from the north. However, it has been marred by conflicts between the ... see more »
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South Sudan Prepares for First Independence Anniversary
- Author:
- Voice of Africa
- Publisher:
- Voice of Africa
- Publication Date:
- 6 July 2012
After breaking away from Sudan last year, South Sudan is getting ready for its first independence anniversary celebrations. Michael Onyiego reports ... see more »
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After the euphoria of celebrations and the pomp of speeches is over, the new nation faces a mammoth task. Read more »
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Tens of thousands of people roared their approval as Sudan's flag was lowered and that of the Republic of South Sudan was raised at the country's independence celebrations in Juba ... Read more »
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For fifty years the UN members have allowed Indonesia to colonize West Papua while America mines the colony, the death-toll so far is over 400,000; when will the UN allow West Papua to have an "act of self-determination" ?