The World Has A New Nation: South Sudan.

Feuer Frei! · 07-09-11, 03:28 AM

South Sudan has become the world's newest nation, the climax of a process made possible by the 2005 peace deal that ended a long and bloody civil war. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are among international dignitaries attending celebrations in the capital, Juba.
Sudan earlier became the first state to officially recognise its new neighbour.
The south's independence follows decades of conflict with the north in which some 1.5 million people died.
Celebrations in Juba began at midnight (2100 GMT). A countdown clock in the city centre reached zero and the new national anthem was played on television.
South Sudan became the 193rd country recognised by the UN and the 54th UN member state in Africa.
People were in the streets, cheering, waving South Sudan flags, banging drums and chanting the name of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, he adds.
A formal independence ceremony is due to be held later on Saturday.
The Speaker of the South Sudan Legislative Assembly, James Wani Igga, is expected to read out the Proclamation of the Independence of South Sudan at 1145 (0845 GMT). Minutes later Sudan's national flag will be lowered and the new flag of South Sudan will be raised.
In addition to Mr Bashir and Mr Ban, attendees will include former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, the US permanent representative to the UN, Susan Rice, and the head of the US military's Africa Command, Gen Carter Ham.

Under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, a referendum was held on independence, which was favoured by more than 99% of voters.
The new country is rich in oil, but one of the least developed countries in the world, where one in seven children dies before the age of five.
Unresolved disputes between the north and south, particularly over the new border, have also raised the possibility of renewed conflict.
On Friday, Sudan's Minister of Presidential Affairs, Bakri Hassan Saleh, announced that it recognised "the Republic of South Sudan as an independent state, according to the borders existing on 1 January 1956", when Sudan gained independence from Britain.

SOURCE

Feuer Frei! · 07-09-11, 06:56 AM

THE Australian government will give the world's newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan, $16 million over two years to deliver basic services. South Sudan declared its independence on Saturday after a referendum in January.
"Australia will shortly establish diplomatic relations with South Sudan," Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd said in a joint statement.
"Working with the international community, Australia stands ready to support the people of South Sudan and Sudan build a viable and secure future."
The $16 million will go towards services such as education, maternal health and sanitation.
Australia has a large South Sudanese community and is home to the largest Sudanese voting site outside of Africa.

SOURCE

MH · 07-09-11, 07:35 AM

Welcome South Sudan.

mookiemookie · 07-09-11, 08:36 AM

Great, one more to remember on the "Nations of Africa" quiz

Betonov · 07-09-11, 08:56 AM

Good luck, they'll need it.
I'm surprised Khartoum decided to just let them go. What's behind it. Who's behind it.

07-10-11, 05:06 AM

Quote:

I'm surprised Khartoum decided to just let them go.

They didn't just let them go, they had found themseves stuck in a very brutal long running civil war which no one could win.
Interstingly the long process which led to this seperation managed to cause another full on-civil war in North Western Sudan as well as another upsurge of fighting in the East.

Quote:

What's behind it

money land culture ethnicity, just the usual stuff.

Quote:

Who's behind it.

Over the course of the conflicts it has been every world power or wannabe world power, plus all the neighbours and the regional powers.
Currently the biggest player and greatest beneficiary is China.
It will be interesting to see how the disputed territory which is currently part of neither country but claimed by both works out as that is core to the oil fields and pipeline. When that issue kicks off again as it invariably will the fighting will spread straight to Chad as the cattle farming tribes who some people are trying to cut out of the postponed referendum spend half their year across the border.

BossMark · 07-10-11, 01:31 PM

Welcome aboard

Betonov · 07-12-11, 03:38 PM

Ljubljana recognized South Sudan today, after the voting in parliament was 69 votes for recognition out of 69 members present (there are 92 members, god damn lazy buggers). The general feeling was a sense of emphaty with the new nation just as it was with us 20 years ago. Altough their's was a bit faster and a lot more blodier

07-09-11, 03:28 AM	#1
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	The World Has A New Nation: South Sudan. South Sudan has become the world's newest nation, the climax of a process made possible by the 2005 peace deal that ended a long and bloody civil war. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon are among international dignitaries attending celebrations in the capital, Juba. Sudan earlier became the first state to officially recognise its new neighbour. The south's independence follows decades of conflict with the north in which some 1.5 million people died. Celebrations in Juba began at midnight (2100 GMT). A countdown clock in the city centre reached zero and the new national anthem was played on television. South Sudan became the 193rd country recognised by the UN and the 54th UN member state in Africa. People were in the streets, cheering, waving South Sudan flags, banging drums and chanting the name of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, he adds. A formal independence ceremony is due to be held later on Saturday. The Speaker of the South Sudan Legislative Assembly, James Wani Igga, is expected to read out the Proclamation of the Independence of South Sudan at 1145 (0845 GMT). Minutes later Sudan's national flag will be lowered and the new flag of South Sudan will be raised. In addition to Mr Bashir and Mr Ban, attendees will include former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, the US permanent representative to the UN, Susan Rice, and the head of the US military's Africa Command, Gen Carter Ham. Under the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, a referendum was held on independence, which was favoured by more than 99% of voters. The new country is rich in oil, but one of the least developed countries in the world, where one in seven children dies before the age of five. Unresolved disputes between the north and south, particularly over the new border, have also raised the possibility of renewed conflict. On Friday, Sudan's Minister of Presidential Affairs, Bakri Hassan Saleh, announced that it recognised "the Republic of South Sudan as an independent state, according to the borders existing on 1 January 1956", when Sudan gained independence from Britain. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

07-09-11, 06:56 AM	#2
Feuer Frei! Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Valhalla Posts: 5,295 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 17	THE Australian government will give the world's newest nation, the Republic of South Sudan, $16 million over two years to deliver basic services. South Sudan declared its independence on Saturday after a referendum in January. "Australia will shortly establish diplomatic relations with South Sudan," Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Foreign Affairs Minister Kevin Rudd said in a joint statement. "Working with the international community, Australia stands ready to support the people of South Sudan and Sudan build a viable and secure future." The $16 million will go towards services such as education, maternal health and sanitation. Australia has a large South Sudanese community and is home to the largest Sudanese voting site outside of Africa. SOURCE __________________ "History is the lies that the victors agree on"- Napoleon LINK TO MY SH 3 MODS

07-09-11, 08:36 AM	#4
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	Great, one more to remember on the "Nations of Africa" quiz __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

07-10-11, 01:31 PM	#7
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Welcome aboard __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

07-09-11, 07:35 AM	#3
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Welcome South Sudan.

07-09-11, 08:56 AM	#5
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Good luck, they'll need it. I'm surprised Khartoum decided to just let them go. What's behind it. Who's behind it.

07-12-11, 03:38 PM	#8
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Ljubljana recognized South Sudan today, after the voting in parliament was 69 votes for recognition out of 69 members present (there are 92 members, god damn lazy buggers). The general feeling was a sense of emphaty with the new nation just as it was with us 20 years ago. Altough their's was a bit faster and a lot more blodier