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The 10 pages that link to South Sudanese independence, each with the reason it gives.

• Omar al-BashirRelated: The 2005 peace settlement during al-Bashir’s rule enabled the referendum that divided Sudan.

• Sudanese Armed ForcesRelated: The peace that ended the north–south war led to a referendum and the loss of Sudan’s southern territory.

• South Sudanese Civil WarNarrower topic: Independence left a new government facing fragile institutions and unresolved political divisions.

• Sudanese independenceBroader topic: It marked the later division of the state created in 1956.

• Sudan People's Liberation ArmyBroader topic: The movement's armed struggle and political organization helped secure independence.

• Addis Ababa AgreementRelated: The agreement’s autonomy fell far short of the independence later achieved by the south.

• JubaRelated: Juba became the new country’s capital at independence.

• Salva KiirBroader topic: Kiir became the new country’s president when independence took effect.

• History of SudanRelated: Secession ended the unified Sudanese state created at independence in 1956.

• History of South SudanBroader topic: It was the culmination of decades of conflict and negotiations described by this history.