10 July 2011

"The 'buzz' in the air was contagious and not one heart was left un-stirred as friends and 'family' danced and cried for joy as the memories of their loved ones long gone—either in death or displacement to far off countries—are no longer 'in vain'... what was fought with blood, sweat, and tears, is... being reaped in South Sudan with sounds of JOY." -Christiane with SIM in Doro, South Sudan

South Sudan: World leaders welcome new nation

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June 2011: The long awaited independence of South Sudan is just around the corner. Celebrations are set to take place on 9 July 2011 when many expect that Southern Sudanese will assemble together in euphoria. Truly, one of Africa’s longest running civil wars has accounted for the deaths of close to two million people over more than two decades. Does the inauguration of a new country put an end to this ugly chapter?

Fighting reignited in Abyei and Nuba Mountains, two out of the three transitional areas spanning the North-South divide. What happens on July 10th, after the declaration of independence for South Sudan? What we know is this: there are tens of thousands who have lost their lives in the last three weeks of fighting in these volatile regions. We must continue to pray for peace.

Pray with us:

• Peace during the July 9th independence day of South Sudan
• Peace in Nuba mountains where hundreds have died and over 75,000 are displaced from recent fighting
• Peace in Abyei and for the many who have also been displaced due to insecurity
• Continued peace in Blue Nile state where SIM missionaries serve
• The thwarting of evil plans by various militias operating in the border areas

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