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U.S. Recognizes Southern Independence!

Posted on | July 9, 2011 | 5 Comments

After seceding from the North and fighting the longest civil war in modern history, South Sudan has finally gained its independence, and has been officially recognized by the United States:

President Barack Obama says the achievement is a tribute to the generations of southern Sudanese who “struggled for this day.”

So having recognized the legitimacy of secession . . .

Oh, well. Just keep this in mind, y’all.

Category: History, Sudan

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