South Sudanese soldiers march with their national flag during a military parade in Juba, as part of the celebrations marking South Sudan's independence. Photo courtesy: AFP
South Sudanese military officers cheer on the podium during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba. Photo courtesy: AFP
South Sudanese girls hold bouquets of flowers during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba. Photo courtesy: AFP
South Sudanese guests attend celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba. Photo courtesy: AFP
South Sudanese soldiers wait to raise their national flag during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba. Photo courtesy: AFP
A South Sudanese man disguised as the Statue of Liberty attends celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba. Photo courtesy: AFP
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon addresses a large crowd attending the ceremony to mark South Sudan's independence from Sudan. Photo courtesy: AFP
South Sudanese raise the flag of their new nation during a ceremony to mark South Sudan's independence from Sudan. Photo courtesy: AFP
The President of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir waves to a large crowd gathered for a ceremony to mark South Sudan's independence from Sudan. Photo courtesy: AFP
