Southern Sudan Preps for Nationhood

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Cedric Gerbehaye / Magnum Foundation / Agence VU

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U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has described the situation as a "ticking time bomb." In the cattle camp of Bir-Diak, a Dinka tribesman cradles a home-made flag.

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