South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Alysia Roberts

Sudan becoming its own country is an important historic moment because of all the things that Sudan has been through. They have finally broken through. Sudan had a referendum as a result of the Naivasha Agreement that was signed by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan. The significance of the agreement was to end Africa’s longest civil war. The war started because Southern Sudan was determined to become an independent country. Southern Sudan is expecting peace, security, and prosperity. They are expecting the civil war to end in a peaceful manner. There were many atrocities going on during the war such as rape and genocide. This link, 
http://www.freedomslighthouse.com/2009/03/sudanese-soldier-describes-atrocities.html
, is a short video on one of the actual soldiers perspective of the way he felt about raping the children and the overall war. Sudan does not deserve the abuse and wrong-doing they are receiving. I think it is very important that Sudan become an independent country because it doesn’t seem like the government really cares about them. Especially when they claim they are trying to wipe out the entire culture.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to:
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 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Bria Henry

I think this is really important moment in history for South Sudan because they will now be an independent country. No longer will they have to follow everything another leader says. They will now have the chance to vote on what they think is right and what they think is wrong. I also think this is a good thing for South Sudan because if they are successful, this will be a great accomplishment for the African continent. This is a very good thing for South Sudan because they will enjoy all the rights of a democracy.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to:
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 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Briana Kirven

The Bush administration started the Peace Agreement, which in addition to setting the date of the referendum also called for people in the contested area to take part in the vote. That vote has been late because of a decision on what make up the Abyei area has not been reached. Tribal leaders in the region have made it clear that their loyalty lies with the south, but there has not been a date set for a vote in Abyei region. Any statement of relationship with the south by Abyei region could set off an attack from the north. The Abyei area sits between northern and southern Sudan and has in the past served as a bridge between the north and the south.

     Sudan has become today’s world capital of pain and suffering. One part of the population has been subjected to hunger and death by another part. All the while, the so-called civilized world knew about it and preferred to look away.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to:
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 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Joshua Hall

A ballot took place in Southern Sudan from 9 to 15 of January 2011, on whether the region should remain a part of Sudan or become independent. The referendum was one of the consequences of the 2005 Naivasha Agreement, a set of agreements concluding in January 2005, between the Khartoum central government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement also known as SPLA/M. The rules of the ballot were that at least 60% of the population had to agree if they wanted independence. On 7 February 2011, the referendum commission published the final results, with 98.83% voting in favor of independence.  

Based on the years of violence, bloodshed, war, and ethnic cleansing that has transpired for the last two decades in Sudan, I believe separation was definitely the best choice. The Sudanese have faced many years of hatred, discrimination and alleged Islamisation. This is the act of imposing one’s belief of Islam on someone else. The independence of Southern Sudan will be a momentous day especially for those that actually experienced the turmoil. Personally I believe it is important that people are allowed to live freely. Though society needs rules to be steady, no one should be denied their basic human rights. Now Southern Sudan has the potential to be a great nation.

To read about the first mission trip to South Africa in 2008, please go to:
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Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Shari Clark

This is an important moment in Sudan because of the referendum on the separation of South Sudan. The secession vote is the first in history for the African continent.  Also Sudan held its first International Women’s Day. Independence of South Sudan will require a new national anthem. The new Sudan as a free country, the world’s youngest.  I hope they can put behind then past atrocities, torture, maiming and killing of civilians.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to:
http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.

South Sudan Break Away from Sudan by Kavon Williams

In South Sudan for 2 decades there have been conflicts and two civil wars that led to 2 millions people being killed. Sudan has been fighting to become an independent state, but there are still conflicts between southern and northern Sudan. Last January 4 million people have voted to split Africa’s largest country into two. 

South Sudan was dealing with corruption and scandals and they are tired of it. The biggest reward in Sudan is achieving independence and allowing them to have their own basic services, their own material resources. Now that Sudan the people have voted to become independent, it’s going to be a long and hard process. On July 9, 2011 South Sudan will name its new state and develop their own identity.

To view photos of the mission trip to South Africa, please go to:
http://angelrockproject.com/arp/pr/angel_buzz_jfc2.asp

 Journey for Change: Empowering Youth Through Global Service uplifts the lives of inner-city youth through global travel, volunteerism and advocacy work.  More information on the program can be found at www.angelrockproject.com.