South Sudan Celebrates It's First Anniversary

South Sudan Marks First Anniversary Of Independence -- The Telegraph

South Sudan marks its first year of independence in sombre mood today, the world's youngest nation wracked by border wars with the North, internal violence and the shutdown of its vital oil production.

The early euphoria of independence from former civil war foe Sudan on July 9 2011, has since given way to a harsh reality.

While massive steps forward have been made, South Sudan remains one of the world's poorest countries, where even the most basic infrastructure, such as roads, electricity and water distribution networks, still has to be built.

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South Sudan marks first year marred by struggle -- Deutsche Welle
South Sudan turns 1, but oil, border issues with Sudan remain amid economic and security fears -- Washington Post/AP
South Sudan marks challenging first year -- Al Jazeera
One year on, South Sudan's liberation incomplete-Kiir -- Reuters
South Sudan's 1st birthday clouded by tensions -- CNN
South Sudan Looks Ahead After Rough First Year -- Voice of America
South Sudanese expatriates look ahead after year of freedom and no peace -- CNN
Special Report: For the world's newest nation, a rocky start -- Reuters
South Sudan faces economic disaster as cost of independence bites -- The Guardian
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