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In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born -- But With Troubles

Clip: 7/11/2011 | 9m 59s

South Sudan officially gained independence with its creation as the world's newest nation.

On Saturday, South Sudan officially gained independence with its creation as the world's newest nation. Judy Woodruff discusses the challenges that the young country faces with the Pulitzer Center's Rebecca Hamilton, who has covered Sudan for years. She recently reported from there for the NewsHour and The Washington Post.

07/11/2011

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