Showing the Flag of South Sudan, July 2011
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Photo 1 of 7Credit: Paul Banks/UNThe people of South Sudan turned out in their tens of thousands on July 9, 2011, to celebrate their independence. A man has the flag of the new Republic of South Sudan painted on his face. -
Photo 2 of 7Credit: Eskinder Debebe/UNSalva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, is escorted to the podium at the main independence celebration in Juba. -
Photo 3 of 7Credit: Isaac Billy/UNKiir Mayardit and Omar Hassan Ahmad Al-Bashir, President of Sudan greet each other at the independence ceremony. -
Photo 4 of 7Credit: Eskinder Debebe/UNUnited Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon speaks at the ceremony. -
Photo 5 of 7Credit: Isaac Billys/UNAnd members of the police band rest in between musical assignments. -
Photo 6 of 7Credit: Paul Banks/UNPresident Kiir shows the crowds a copy of the interim constitution of the new nation. -
Photo 7 of 7Credit: Tim McKulka/UNWhile the people express their euphoria through dance.
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