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South Sudan: Fifteen Years of Independence for South Sudan, but Still Little to Celebrate
South Sudan marks its 15th anniversary of independence, achieved after decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement, and a 2011 referendum where nearly 99% voted for statehood. However, the country faces renewed conflict, economic collapse, and political deadlock.
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