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South Sudan:
A Tale of Two Cities in Run-Up to Juba's New Status
Nation, 9 July 2011
It has been a tale of two cities in the last few days in Juba. From Wednesday morning, the town was turned into "a peaceful war zone". Read more »
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South Sudan:
Tears Flow as Bashir Lowers, Kiir Raises Flag
Monitor, 7 July 2011
South Sudan Saturday became the world's newest country, the climax of a six-year process that started in 2005 with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended a… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Salva Kiir Calls for Forgiveness As South Gains Independence
Monitor, 9 July 2011
In his first address as the President of the new South Sudan Republic, Mr Salva Kiir asked the people of the South Sudan to forgive but not forget those who committed atrocities… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Thousands Sleep in Rumbek Square
Sudan Tribune, 9 July 2011
Thousands of people sleep in Rumbek's freedom square as well in Yirol West County on Friday waiting for South Sudan's independence celebrations today. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Millions Celebrate
New Vision, 8 July 2011
Midnight celebrations broke out in the capital Juba as millions of excited citizens welcomed the birth of their nation - the Republic of South Sudan at 12:00am Saturday morning. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Obama Grants Formal U.S. Recognition to Nation
State Department, 9 July 2011
Statement of President Barack Obama on recognition of the Republic of South Sudan: Read more »
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South Sudan:
Thousands Dance in Juba's Streets
Sudan Tribune, 8 July 2011
The Sudanese presidency recognized formally the independence of the Republic of South Sudan as of Saturday 9 July expressing its commitment to resolve all the remaining issues of… Read more »
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South Sudan:
The Man At the Helm of Africa's Youngest State
Nation, 8 July 2011
When he was suddenly installed as the leader of South Sudan in 2005 following the death of Dr. John Garang, few people outside Sudan knew Salvar Kiir Mayardit. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Garang's Dream - a United Or Divided Nation?
Nation, 8 July 2011
Today, Saturday July 9, 2011, a new nation - South Sudan - is born. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Africa's Newest Nation is Born
Nation, 8 July 2011
After 55 years of struggle, South Sudan this Saturday becomes an independent state. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Governor Calls for Second Liberation
Sudan Tribune, 8 July 2011
As South Sudanese celebrate Independence from North Sudan on 9 July, Jonglei state governor Kuol Manyang Juuk says "liberation from backwardness, ignorance and poverty" should… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Troubled Independence Ahead
RNW Africa, 8 July 2011
"Money dies on its way from the government in Juba to us here in the field", says Wal Yackan who works for a governmental humanitarian organisation in the small town of Leer. He… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Khartoum Leader Blames Split on Rulers' Failure
Sudan Tribune, 8 July 2011
Sudan's former Prime Minister Al-Sadiq al-Mahdi has attributed the secession of South Sudan to the failure of the country's rulers in managing its diversity, warning in the process… Read more »
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South Sudan:
A State is Born
RNW Africa, 8 July 2011
Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir will be a prominent guest in Juba on Saturday at the ceremony marking the birth of the independent Republic of South Sudan. He will salute… Read more »
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Africa:
And Finally, A New Country, South Sudan, is Born
The Moment, 4 July 2011
AS South Sudan readies itself to become the world's youngest state, its priorities and needs, as an independent state, are as diverse as could be imagined for a country about to… Read more »
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South Sudan:
A New Country is Born!
Observer, 6 July 2011
On Saturday, South Sudan will officially become the world's newest country. Read more »
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South Sudan:
The Celebrations And Tribulations of Independence
SAIIA, 6 July 2011
Since gaining independence from the United Kingdom on New Year's Day in 1956, Sudanese people from both the north and south have had to endure two civil wars that lasted a total of… Read more »
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South Africa:
Government to Lend Helping Hand to South Sudan
BuaNews, 7 July 2011
South Africa availed itself in helping to build the newest African nation, South Sudan. Read more »
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Uganda:
Juba Cancels Commercial Flights
New Vision, 7 July 2011
COMMERCIAL flights to South Sudan have been suspended for two days as the government prepares for the Independence Day celebrations due tomorrow. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Independent Nation Needs Doctors And Teachers
RNW Africa, 7 July 2011
Every morning the corridors of Lankien's only hospital are filled with the sound of children crying and adults groaning in pain. It's that time of the day when patients - small or… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Israel Will Recognize the New State of South Sudan - Report
Sudan Tribune, 7 July 2011
The Israeli government intends to recognise South Sudan as an independent state following the official declaration this weekend, a newspaper report said. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Nation Quickens the Divorce From North
Monitor, 7 July 2011
It is just a day to the Independence of South Sudan from the north but the latter seems to be in a hurry to part ways with their erstwhile compatriots. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Preparations in Top Gear Ahead of Independence Fete
Nation, 6 July 2011
With only two days to South Sudan's independence, preparations are in top gear for the celebrations to be held in the capital, Juba. Read more »
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Sudan:
Joy As the World Waits to Welcome the Youngest African State
Nation, 2 July 2011
The party of the decade will erupt in Juba this Saturday when Southern Sudan officially becomes the world's newest state. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Govt Limits Use of 'Excellency' to the President
Sudan Tribune, 30 June 2011
The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) on Thursday issued an order explaining that the term "Excellency" should only be used for the president and head of foreign missions and… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Govt Classifies Hotels to Meet International Standards
Sudan Tribune, 3 July 2011
The government of South Sudan on Saturday said it will start classifying hotels operating in the regional capital of Juba, which will soon host foreign dignatories for the regions… Read more »
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Sudan:
South Conducts Mock Parade of Independence Celebrations
Sudan Tribune, 1 July 2011
South Sudan on Friday conducted a mock parade by its organised forces a week before the in officially separates from the rest of Sudan and becomes independent on July 9. Read more »