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NEWS > EVERYONE ELSE > SOUTH SUDAN MARKS INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH INVASION OF DARFUR
SOUTH SUDAN MARKS INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH INVASION OF DARFUR
July 9 2011
Juba, Sudan – It has been a long time coming for the people of Southern Sudan. After decades of being ignored and pushed down by the north, the region has finally become an independent nation. Of course, like all new states the declaration of 
independence is just the first step on a long road to real freedom and autonomy, but now, after so many years, the people of the nation will finally have the opportunity to explore those opportunities without interference from the North.
As celebrations begin across the country, many are unconcerned about that nebulous future. After all, they had suffered for many years under the hammer of the dominant, and predominantly Arab, north and fought many wars to get to this point. For many people in South Sudan today is not a day for thinking of the mechanics of the future but for celebrating the success of the day, for celebrating victory after so many years of hardship. Aside from traditional celebrations, many South Sudanese are also flocking to their northern border and spreading into Darfur, the disputed western region of Sudan. That territory, which famously engaged in a war with government forces for six years, has now become overrun with partiers from the South who have been shooting off fireworks in unsuspecting villages and wooing local ladies like it was going out of style.
“This is a great day for South Sudan. This is our independence, this is our freedom. 
We have fought many years for these freedoms and now we have finally been made free. Now we have a proud future and we move ahead in our own ways without interference. We are free,” said one reveller. “I have celebrated all day and now we are moving to Darfur. We are bringing part supplies to that area and we will bring them in on our celebrations. They are not free but that is no concern, they can be happy for us.”
Government organized transports have begun moving truckloads of partiers into the region since early Saturday.
“This day is not just a celebration for the people of South Sudan. It is a celebration for all the people of Africa, for all the people who have been put down, who have been oppressed and downtrodden. This is a day of freedom for all Africans and for people who love and enjoy freedom throughout Africa and throughout the world,” said a government spokesperson. “That is why we have moved into Darfur. We bring with us the spirit of celebration and enjoyment that we are feeling. This is moment for all our brothers and sisters and we want to bring to them a sense of our celebrations. We are bringing jeeps and trucks full of celebrations to the people of Darfur and we will embrace them in those celebrations whether they like it or not. This is a great day for South Sudan and all must join in the celebrations.”
Sudan proper still holds administrative control over Darfur. They have not yet responded to the celebrations.
“This has been a long, hard road for the people of this country and they deserve their celebrations. They should be very proud of the hard work they have put into getting to this day. Fights for independence are always tough, but this one has been really traumatic,” said Scrape TV African analyst Claude Contee. “It is good that they have such a wide perspective on the situation as well, seeing that this is victory for the whole region. Hopefully those celebrations in Darfur inspire the people there. Hopefully it shows them what they can do. Hopefully it doesn’t get out of control. That could be bad.”
Fireworks explosions were reported all over the Darfur region throughout the day.
Emil Uliya, International Correspondent
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