A new African State, Southern Sudan
10 July 2011
JUBA, South Sudan - On Saturday the 9th July, the world welcomed the new country of South Sudan into the fold, promising support to the war-torn nation even while warning of perils ahead.
Tens of thousands of South Sudanese gathered to witness the independence day ceremonies and to celebrate the newly born state, chanting "We will never surrender" and "South Sudan oyee" in glee.
DW staff worked in Juba in 1984 to develop community skills for building community buildings, and celebrates the creation of this new state and wishes the people of Southern Sudan a great future.
