Time for Celebration in The Republic of South Sudan

There is a long road ahead for the people of the new Republic of South Sudan and the people of Sudan.  There are vexing issues that will require their respective governments to drop hardline positions to find compromise. There are many years of pain and anger and frustration that have to be overcome.  But this past Saturday was a remarkable step for people for whom peace and security has been so long denied.

These links are to a video and a photo slideshow from the celebration.  Let's share this moment with the Sudanese people, Northern and Southern, and then let's get back to our work of keeping awareness focused on the situation, so they can continue with their work of building two nations co-exisitng peacefully. 

This is an excerpt of the new Republic of South Sudan's National Anthem and a link to the full lyrics and a file where you can hear the song.

"Land of great abundance

 Uphold us united in peace and harmony

Oh motherland!

We rise raising flag with the guiding star

And sing songs of freedom with joy

For justice, liberty and prosperity

Shall forevermore reign"

Have you found images or videos that you think we should share?  Please send them to me and I'll post them throughout the month.