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South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. and celebrates independence day every July 9th.
The territory of South Sudan was colonized by Anglo-Egyptian forces in the late 19th century and later became part of the Republic of Sudan upon gaining independence from joint British and Egyptian rule in 1956.
A key leader in South Sudan’s journey to independence was Salva Kiir Mayardit.
Salva Kiir Mayardit also known as Salva Kiir, is a South Sudanese politician who has been the President of South Sudan since its independence on 9 July 2011. Prior to independence, he was the President of the Government of Southern Sudan, as well as First Vice President of Sudan, from 2005 to 2011.
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