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Five things to know about South Sudan as Pope Francis visits

Salva Kiir (right) and Riek Machar

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (right) and First Vice President Riek Machar. Pope Francis heads to South Sudan on Friday on the first papal visit to the troubled country since it achieved independence just over a decade ago. PHOTO | AFP

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Juba

Pope Francis heads to South Sudan on Friday on the first papal visit to the troubled country since it achieved independence just over a decade ago.

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