Born July 9 day Southern Sudan

Born July 9 day Southern Sudan

The brand new Republic of Southern Sudan on Saturday became the 193rd State of the United Nations.

 

This is the youngest nation in the world: Southern Sudan declared its independence Saturday during an official ceremony in Juba. This ceremony was held in the presence of several foreign leaders. Official statements of recognition of the new state were sent today, like that of Egypt or of the United States.

The south of Africa's largest country, predominantly Christian, separates from the northern Muslim-majority, after decades of conflict and war that led to millions of deaths.

The flag of the new country was raised during the ceremony.

Head of the Parliament of Southern Sudan, James Wanni Igga, speaking in front of tens of thousands of people, said the independence of Southern Sudan reminded of the struggle of the people of this country for justice, freedom, equality and political and economic emancipation. He said this young republic wished to establish a government that respects the rule of law, justice, democracy, human rights and diversity. According to Igga, the fledgling Republic is committed to establish friendly relations with all countries, including its neighbor, the Republic of Sudan.

One of the most important guests of this ceremony was the Union general Omar al-Bashir, who is under international arrest warrants for genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur.

Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is also involved in the celebrations as well as representatives of the United States, Britain and France in particular.

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