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The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan

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On July 9, 2011 the world bore witness to a historic moment: the birth of the Republic of South Sudan. While citizens across South Sudan will be celebrating their long sought after independence, the new country must deal with a considerable set of obstacles to nation-building. From providing basic services to its citizens, to drafting a new constitution, to maintaining security amid internal and external threats, the new government of South Sudan faces challenges ahead.

  • Length: 139:06 minutes (55.72 MB)
  • Format: Stereo 44kHz 56Kbps (CBR)
Experts: 
David R. Smock
Jok Madut Jok
Jonathan Temin

Agenda

Panel: The Way Forward for the new Republic of South Sudan

  • Traci Cook
    Resident Director for Southern Sudan
    National Democratic Institute (NDI)
  • Jok Madut Jok
    Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow
    U.S. Institute of Peace
  • John Prendergast
    Co-Founder
    The Enough Project
  • Jon Temin, moderator
    Director, Sudan Programs
    U.S. Institute of Peace

Keynote Address: U.S. Engagement with the Republic of South Sudan

  • Amb. Johnnie Carson
    Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs
    U.S. Department of State
  • David Smock, moderator
    Senior Vice President
    U.S. Institute of Peace

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