Salva Kiir Says Independence Of South Is Timeless Histroy

9 July 2011—(Juba) —The President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit said the Independence of the south will remain a historic day for generations to come.

Speaking during the celebrations of the South Sudan Independence in Juba, Salva Kiir Mayardit said that the south has finally achieved its freedom.

President Kiir reiterated his pardon to southern rebel leaders urging them to join the government in a bid to develop the new nation.

He said the flag of South Sudan remains a symbol of Freedom, Democracy and Peace to the people of Southern Sudan.
President Kiir thanked the President of the Republic of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir for recognizing South Sudan as a sovereign state.