South Sudan Turns 1, Without Much To Celebrate
3 min readSouth Sudan Turns 1, Without Much To Celebrate
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The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, marks its first year of independence Monday, after emerging from 60 years of civil war and seceding from its northern neighbor. Guest host David Greene talks with NPR’s Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about the challenges …
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| Sudan, S. Sudan adopt “strategic” approach to resolve disputed issues Sudan Tribune July 7, 2012 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) – Sudan and South Sudan delegations in Addis Ababa endorsed with some optimism a new strategic approach to facilitate a quick progress in the stalled talks when it resumes next week, the two parties announced. |
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