This is an excellent photo essay. Great images and worthy story.
This week marks the one year anniversary (July 9, 2011) of South Sudan’s independence from Sudan. I had the opportunity to photograph, this once in a lifetime, event. There are many struggles ahead for this new nation. Not to mention the on-going conflict with Sudan (the nation they seceded from). While I was there, I was able to witness some very difficult and challenging situations. However, there was such an incredible sense of HOPE.
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