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Former ambassador warns Canada should do more to help South Sudan
South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation after gaining independence from Sudan last July. Now, the country’s long awaited independence and stability are being threatened by tribal violence that has left dozens of people dead and more than 120,000 others homeless in Jonglei state and Warrap. The Link’s Africa page editor Awa Dlodlo has spoken with John Schram, a former Canadian Ambassador to Sudan who says Canada should be more involved in making sure that the new country can build a stable foundation.
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