On January 1 every year, Sudanese in the homeland and abroad celebrate their Independence Day.

Freedom was achieved in 1956 after 62 years of colonial rule. The struggle against the colonial powers was led by leaders and masses that made great sacrifices for the noble cause.

South Sudan or officially the Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in northeastern Africa that gained independence from Sudan in 2011 Its current capital, Juba is also its largest city.