South Sudan – South Sudan’s decade of independence: A timeline (Al Jazeera)

It has been 10 years since South Sudan gained independence to become the world’s youngest nation.

Here is a look back at the country’s decade of independence, marred by a ruinous civil war that killed nearly 400,000 people and displaced millions.

South Sudan’s decade of independence: A timeline | South Sudan News | Al Jazeera

South Sudan marks 10 years of independence on July 9 [File: Reuters]