DOSSIER. Africa's youngest state marks
second anniversary of independence while facing a number of challenges ·
A number of secessionist movements are on track to emulate the South
Sudanese · Marginalization by the central government and differences
rooted in history are usually argued by pro-independence partisans
South Sudan marks today the second
anniversary of its independence, which was achieved after a decades-long
war that ultimately led to an interim autonomous status and a
referendum on secession. The "yes" vote reached more than 99% of the
ballots, casting no doubt over the preferences of South Sudanese for
full independence.