In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born -- But With Troubles

Name: In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born -- But With Troubles
Uploaded: 2011-07-11T22:24:00Z
Duration: P599S
Description: On Saturday, South Sudan officially gained independence with its creation as the world's newest nation. Judy Woodruff discusses the challenges that the young country faces with the Pulitzer Center's Rebecca Hamilton, who has covered Sudan for years. She recently reported from there for the NewsHour and The Washington Post.

Clip: 07/11/2011 | 9m 59s

On Saturday, South Sudan officially gained independence with its creation as the world's newest nation. Judy Woodruff discusses the challenges that the young country faces with the Pulitzer Center's Rebecca Hamilton, who has covered Sudan for years. She recently reported from there for the NewsHour and The Washington Post.

Aired: 07/11/11

Rating: NR

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In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born -- But With Troubles

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