Violence has dogged South Sudan for almost all of its brief history. 2011: New nationCelebrations in Juba as South Sudan joins the rollcall of nations. Photo: MICHELE SIBILONI / AFPSource: AFPOn July 9, South Sudan proclaims itself independent from Sudan following six years of autonomy and decades of war. After a night of fighting in the capital Juba, Kiir says on December 16 his forces had thwarted an attempted coup by Machar, who denies the claim. 2021: Violence continuesNeedy: Violence in South Sudan has forced hundreds of thousands to flee their home.

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