-South Sudan became independent from Sudan and the 196th sovereign nation on the mid-night of July 9, 2011.
-Thousands of people, including officials from various counties, participated at the raising of the new flag of the newest nation of the world.
-Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir pledged support and assistance.
-South had a conflict with the North Sudan for years and it is estimated that about 1.5 million people died in the struggle. A referendum was conducted in which 99% people voted to make South Sudan an independent nation.
-Thousands of people, including officials from various counties, participated at the raising of the new flag of the newest nation of the world.
-Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir pledged support and assistance.
-South had a conflict with the North Sudan for years and it is estimated that about 1.5 million people died in the struggle. A referendum was conducted in which 99% people voted to make South Sudan an independent nation.