Dialogue on South Sudan group resumes in the fall

Dialogue on South Sudan action group at the University of Winnipeg will be starting up again in mid-September. Time and location TBA.

We are planning a large conference for the spring of this year.

Co-moderators are Jane Barter Moulaison and David Atem.

South Sudan's Independence: by David Mabior Atem

From today onward, the Republic of South Sudan would be  196th country in the world, the 193rd member of the UN,  and the 54th country in the continent of Africa. The celebration  has three important components: rising of the flag for the  new Republic of South Sudan, debut the interim constitution  for new nation and national anthem for new nation. It is a birth  of the nation being witnessed by the world similarly  to signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)  that was concluded on January 9, 2005 in Kenya.

Celebrating independence | Winnipeg | News | Winnipeg Sun

Celebrating independence | Winnipeg | News | Winnipeg Sun

Parade in Winnipeg marks South Sudan Independence Day

Winnipeg South Sudanese community hosts parade

A crowd of fifty gathered to celebrate South Sudan's independence at St. Matthew's Anglican Church.  The parade proceeded to Central Park where there was dancing and joyous celebration.