South Sudan

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South Sudan

A country of northeast Africa south of Sudan. Formerly part of Sudan, it gained its independence in 2011 after its residents voted in a referendum to form a separate nation. Juba is the capital.
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South Sudan

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(Placename) a landlocked republic in NE Africa, in the Sahel region; formerly part of Sudan: became independent after a referendum in 2011, following a long civil war. Languages: English, Arabic. Religions: Christian, animist. Currency: South Sudanese Pound. Capital: Juba. Pop: 11 090 104 (2013 est). Area: 644 329 sq km (248 777 sq miles)
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The United States recognized South Sudan as a sovereign, independent state on July 9, 2011 following its secession from Sudan.
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She affirmed that Kerry "emphasized that only through leadership and political dialogue will the challenges facing South Sudan be resolved." Kerry "made clear that continued violence endangers the vision set forth at the time of South Sudan's independence." She indicated that Kerry said he was sending US Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, Ambassador Donald Booth, to the region "to support regional diplomatic efforts to advance a solution." "Secretary Kerry and President Kiir discussed the need to prevent ethnic violence, their concern for the welfare of thousands of internally displaced persons fleeing the conflict, as well as for the safety of US citizens in South Sudan, and they agreed to speak again soon." (end) si.wsa KUNA 220906 Dec 13NNNN
The council said Monday it was standing behind peace deals reached last year in Ethiopia between South Sudan and Sudan.
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