A South Sudanese Man Skips For Joy

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A South Sudanese man skips in joy as he arrives in a field where celebrations marking South Sudan's independence were held in Juba on July 9, 2011 as it seceded from the north and became the world's newest nation.

A South Sudanese Riot Policeman

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A South Sudanese riot policeman bearing tribal markings on his face stands guard during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba on July 9, 2011 as it seceded from the north and became the world's newest nation.

South Sudanese Guests Attend Celebration

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South Sudanese guests attend celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba on July 9, 2011 as it seceded from the north and became the world's newest nation.

A War Veteran Takes Part In Military Parade

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A war veteran of Sudan Peoples' Liberation Movement (SPLM) takes part in a military parade in Juba on July 9, 2011 as part of celebrations marking South Sudan's independence as it became the world's newest nation.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir shows to the crowd the newly-signed constitution of their new nation during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba on July 9, 2011 as it seceded from the north and became the world's newest nation.

South Sudanese Military Officers Cheer

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South Sudanese military officers cheer on a podium during celebrations marking South Sudan's independence in Juba on July 9, 2011 as it seceded from the north and became the world's newest nation.

A Traditional Southern Sudanese Dancer

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A traditional Southern Sudanese dancer blows into a horn during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011, to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

British Foreign Minister William Hague Speaks

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British Foreign Minister William Hague speaks during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 201,1 to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

A South African Soldier Rides A Comando

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A South African soldier rides a comando truck as they follow the South Africa's President Jacob Zuma's arrival to a ceremony in the capital Juba, on July 09, 2011, to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

Southern Sudanese Man Adorns His Head

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Wuor Luk, 28, a Southern Sudanese man who adorned his shaved head with the colors of the Southern Sudan flag and a "God Bless Southern Sudan" scripture on his face smiles during a ceremony celebrating the independence of South Sudan from Sudan in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011. South Sudan separated from Sudan to become the world's newest nation.

Two Men Join A Crowd Of Thousands Singing

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Two men join a crowd of thousands in singing the new national anthem of their new country during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011 to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan separated from Sudan to become the world's newest nation.

The President of Southern Sudan Salva Ki

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The President of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir waves to a large crowd gathered for a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011, to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

Southern Sudanese Faithful Pray

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Southern Sudanese faithful pray at the base of a statute of the late rebel leader and first vice-president John Garang at the beginning of a ceremony in southern Juba on July 09, 2011 to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan separated from Sudan to become the world's newest nation.

Susan Rice Speaks

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Susan Rice, the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations speaks during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011 to celebrate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

A Crowd Gathers During A Ceremony

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A crowd gathers during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011 to celebate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan is the world's newest nation and will be the newest member of the United Nations.

South Sudanese Boys Hold Candles At Midnight

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South Sudanese boys hold candles at midnight on July 9, 2011 to mark the day that South Sudan will officially declare independence from the north in Juba, the capital of the soon-to-be declared Republic of South Sudan. AFP PHOTO/MARC HOFER

Southern Sudanese Faithful Pray

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Southern Sudanese faithful pray underneath a statue of the late Southern Sudan rebel leader and first Vice-President John Garang during a ceremony in the capital Juba on July 09, 2011 to celebate South Sudan's independence from Sudan. South Sudan separated from Sudan to become the world's newest nation.

South Sudanese People Living In Kenya Sing

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South Sudanese people living in Kenya sing and dance on July 9, 2011 as they wave their countries flag during independence day celebrations along the streets of Nairobi. South Sudan's parliament speaker proclaimed the fledgling state's independence on July 9, 2011, marking its birth as the world's newest nation and splitting Africa's largest country in two.

Residents Of Juba In South Sudan Celebrate

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Residents of Juba in South Sudan celebrate in the streets the birth of their new nation on July 9, 2011. South Sudan separated from Sudan to become the world's newest nation.

South Sudanese Celebrate

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South Sudanese celebrate as the clock ticks over to midnight on July 9, 2011, the day that South Sudan will officially declare independence from the Republic of the Sudan.

South Sudanese Celebrate

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South Sudanese celebrate as the clock ticks over to midnight on July 9, 2011, the day that South Sudan will officially declare independence from the Republic of the Sudan.