By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/multimedia-southsudan0711 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter July 9, 2011: South Sudan's Birthday World Jul 11, 2011 3:17 PM EST [ngg_images gallery_ids="112" display_type="photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails" gallery_width="600" gallery_height="400"] A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko Larisa Epatko produced multimedia web features and broadcast reports with a focus on foreign affairs for the PBS NewsHour. She has reported in places such as Jordan, Pakistan, Iraq, Haiti, Sudan, Western Sahara, Guantanamo Bay, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Turkey, Germany and Ireland. @NewsHourWorld
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