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9 July 2012 Last updated at 12:13

South Sudan marks first birthdaySouth Sudanese military wave the national flag celebrating the anniversary of South Sudan"s first Independence day on July 9, 2012 in Juba, South Sudan

President Salva Kiir says South Sudan needs to be "independent economically" in his speech to mark the first anniversary of its independence.

No reason to party Viewpoint: First year has not lived up to the hype Celebrations following South Sudan independence referendum

Is war inevitable? Can the two Sudans afford full conflict? SPLA (South Sudan People"s Liberation Army) vehicles drive on the road from Bentiu to Heglig, on April 17, 2012

Target Sudan The rebels taking advantage of border clashes SPLM-North General overlooking the hills of Talodi

Legal limbo Will Sudan force 500,000 southerners to leave? Fatna Khamis Bilal outside her house

'We ran to the bush' Woman's terror as thousands of warriors attacked Labakal Kalahin cradles her 18-month-old baby

Lost Boys' dreams Child refugees return to South Sudan Lam Tungwar

'Just divorced' Southers celebrate their split from the north People take part in South Sudan"s independence day celebrations near the countdown clock in Juba on 9 July 2011

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