South Sudan Seeks U.N. Help

President Obama, in his speech to the General Assembly cited South Sudan as being the prime example for the 'correct' way to join the international community, undoubtedly referring to Palestine. Sudan split through peace talks and an independent vote. But peace has been no where near achieved. Obama met with Salva Kirr (president of South Sudan) to express US support for the development of the new country. Kirr is known for wearing a cowboy hat. The peace talks continue to work out a deal between North and South Sudan over their oil resources.

The US Envoy for Sudan, Lyman has made it clear that US relations with the North will not work until the fighting has stopped and the conflicts with the South end.

By: Liz Hasseld