South Sudan Celebrates Independence -- Voice of America
Tens of thousands of people have gathered in South Sudan's capital for celebrations marking the new nation's independence.
South Sudan officially became the world's newest country at midnight local time Friday. Residents of the capital, Juba, celebrated with parties in the streets.
A huge crowd has now assembled at a stadium in Juba for the formal declaration of independence.
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