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South Sudan Celebrates Independence

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

Hilde Johnson (left), newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) and Haile Menkerios (right), outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Sudan (UNMIS), attend the historic Independence Ceremony of the Republic of South Sudan.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

Children of South Sudan practice their dance routine for the performance at the football match between South Sudan and Kenya during the independence celebrations of South Sudan on 9 July 2011.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

Security officers practice and review the security measures for the many activities to be held to mark the independence of South Sudan on 9 July 2011.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

Dancers practice, as South Sudan rehearses for its 9 July 2011 Independence Ceremony.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

With four days to go before the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, intensive preparations including rehearsals and construction are ongoing.

Soldiers march during rehearsals for the 9 July 2011 Independence Ceremony.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

Construction and other preparations continue for the 9 July 2011 South Sudan Independence Ceremony.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

With four days to go before the Republic of South Sudan declares independence, rehearsals for the celebration are under way in the capital. Soldiers from the honour guard pray before the program.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

With four days to go before the Republic of South Sudan declares independence, rehearsals for the celebration are under way in the capital. A soldier prepares to raise the South Sudan flag.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

With four days to go before the Republic of South Sudan declares independence, rehearsals for the celebration are under way in the capital.

South Sudan Prepares for Its Independence

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:15:08 GMT

With four days to go before the Republic of South Sudan declares independence, rehearsals for the celebration are under way in the capital. Wounded soldiers parade pass the viewing platform.