Today South Sudan, the world’s newest country, celebrates the first anniversary of its independence. Read what four South Sudanese think and feel as they reflect on what independence means to them. See below for several photos that capture the emotion of July 9, 2011.
A woman is overcome with emotion while celebrating her country’s new independence on July 9, 2011. Photo by Sara A. Fajardo/CRS
A young man holds the new South Sudan flag. Photo by Kim Pozniak/CRS
Crowds celebrate on the first day of their new independence as South Sudan. Photo by Sara A. Fajardo/CRS
The future of a new nation, a young boy holds the new South Sudan flag on July 9, 2011. Photo by Sara A. Fajardo/CRS