South Sudan counts down the hours to independence
Looming independence sparks celebrations across the south; concern is high for the future of Africa's newest nation
Challenging new reality for urban returnees
Thousands of South Sudanese returning from Khartoum to less developed rural areas receive assistance from NRC to find livelihoods opportunities and access basic services.
Two Sudans: Managing the World's Newest Border Demands Careful Planning
OP-ED from International Crisis Group's Sudan analyst
U.N. should stay in volatile parts of Sudan-U.S.
The U.N.'s UNAMIS mission, which monitors compliance with the 2005 north-south peace deal, is set to end on Sunday