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South Sudan Independence

Posted by Susan Purdin on July 13th, 2012
This Tuesday was the first birthday of Aluel Auger, who was born in an IRC-supported clinic one day after her country -- South Sudan -- gained independence. What does her future hold? more »
Posted by The.IRC on July 11th, 2012
In the struggling new nation of South Sudan, the IRC is building maternal health clinics in extremely remote communities, staffing them with trained South Sudanese midwives. more »
Posted by The.IRC on July 9th, 2012
Decades of civil war and neglect have burdened South Sudan with one of the highest incidences of maternal death globally. Meanwhile, renewed fighting on the border with Sudan has forced 150,000 refugees into camps in the south. more »
Posted by Peter.Biro on July 6th, 2012
Decades of civil war and neglect left South Sudan one of the poorest and most undeveloped countries in the world. The IRC is providing health care, clean water and other assistance to South Sudanese who are returning home to rebuild their villages. more »
Posted by George.Rupp on December 29th, 2011
The IRC is assisting more than 450,000 people across South Sudan and working to strengthen the foundation of this hopeful new nation. more »

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