Museveni graces South Sudan independence fete

Jul 09, 2015

SOUTH Sudan marked four years of independence from Sudan on Thursday in a colourful ceremony

SOUTH Sudan marked four years of independence from Sudan on Thursday in a colourful ceremony in the capital Juba.

 

South Sudan became the world's newest nation in 2011 following a vote to secede from northern neighbor Sudan. 

 

President Yoweri Museveni was one of the distinguished guests at the function and was accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni.

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South Sudan forces during the colourful parade.

President Yoweri Museveni makes an entry at the function.

President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni upon arrival at Juba Airport.

President Museveni chats with his host President Salva Kiir during the ceremony.

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