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While South Sudanese celebrate independence, war is going on for people in the oil rich border state of South Kordofan.
From: People & Power
Sudan: War and independence
People & Power travelled to Southern Kordofan for an exclusive interview with the leader of the SPLA rebels there.
13 Jul 2011
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