South Sudan is preparing to declare its independence on July ninth. But recent events have raised concerns about the peace process that ended years of civil war with Sudan's north.

苏丹南部将于7月9日宣布独立，但最近的事件引起了对和平进程的关注，该进程结束了苏丹北南的多年内战。

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But were it not for Hindus, Sikhs and others like Bhagat Singh who fought for independence from the British, the series of events that led to Pakistan's creation might never have occurred.

BBC: Lahore roundabout sparks battle of identity in Pakistan

And then on Friday, also no public events, with the exception of the Greek Independence Day reception Friday evening.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

This conventional but passionate melodrama about three Algerian brothers in postwar France and their varied involvement with the national independence movement brings significant historical events memorably to life, largely through the galvanizing force of a trio of committed and thoughtful performances.

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