South Sudan Marks Two Years of Independence

Publisher:
Voice of America
Publication Date:
10 July 2013
Tags:
South Sudan

It was two years ago, today, that South Sudan became Africa's newest country, after seceding from Sudan. In celebration of this day, thousands of South Sudanese citizens, as well as dignitaries including presidents of Uganda, Botswana and Rwanda, gathered at the John Garang mausoleum to mark the day.

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