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9July 2012 - As South Sudan celebrated its first independence anniversary, President Salva Kiir spoke about the country's achievements as well as plans to meet the budget deficit. Addressing a crowd at John Garang Mausoleum…

9 July 2012 - Many officials urged people to farm the land, as South Sudanese states celebrated the country'sfirst independence anniversary withmarches, colourful dances and speeches. In the Unity State capital Bentiu…

9 July 2012 - With resilience and wisdom, South Sudan would overcome obstacles in becoming a prosperous nation, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today on the country's first independence anniversary. In a message read out…

6 July 2012 - South Sudan had achieved as much in one year of independence as other countries had accomplished in decades, a UN official in Northern Bahr El-Ghazal State said today in the capital Aweil. "We have had the…

9 July 2012 - Having achieved independence through suffering and countless sacrifices, South Sudan must now struggle for economic freedom, a top official said today at independence anniversary celebrations in the Jonglei…

New York, 9 July 2012 - I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to the Republic of South Sudan on the first anniversary of its independence.

A group of energetic young dancers in the Warrap State capital of Kuajok are pouring their hopes and passions into two dramas for South Sudan's independence anniversary. "Let's hold South Sudan together" urges people to work…

6 July 2012 - The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan should urgently meet and enter into dialogue in resolving ongoing disputes, the Elders said today in Juba. "Dialogue is the only way to resolve differences and to build…

4 July 2012 - A group of unknown armed men attacked a Jonglei radio station yesterday evening, injuring no one but looting vital production equipment, the station said. The attackers broke all four doors to the building and…

2 July 2012 - Answering an urgent need for optical services in Western Bahr El-Ghazal State, Eye Saver Modern Clinic opened its doors today in the capital Wau. The private clinic is the first of its kind in the state and…

26 June 2012- South Sudan has taken steps forward during its first year of independence, but faces multiple crises on the security, economic and humanitarian fronts, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a report issued today…