Translate page with Google Home Stories In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born--But with Troubles Story July 12, 2011 In South Sudan, a Nation Is Born--But with Troubles Country: Sudan Author: Rebecca Hamilton Grantee Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page English Project Sudan In Transition "Sudan in Transition” brings in-depth coverage of the cultural, political, economic and legal... Multiple Authors READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT SECTIONS Article A Nation With Troubles Is Born in South Sudan. Image courtesy of PBS NewsHour. 2011. PBS Newshour speaks with Pulitzer Center journalist Rebecca Hamilton on the challenges the new nation of South Sudan, which declared independence on Saturday, July 9, will face in the future.