South Sudan .ss

Meaning of the Flag

The flag of South Sudan was adopted following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended the Second Sudanese Civil War. A different version of the flag was previously used as the flag of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement. == Symbolism and representation == The South Sudanese government specifies that the colours of the flag are there to represent these descriptions of South Sudan: Black: Represents the people of South Sudan.

Flag History

1. 2023
   To address the discrepancies, on 25 August 2023, the Media Authority of South Sudan released an advisory to advertisement and printing companies identifying the correct version of the flag as having a light blue triangle and upright star.
2. 1983
   

   Flag in use 1983.
3. 1995
   

   Flag in use 1995.
4. 2011–present
   

   The flag of South Sudan predates the country, as the flag was adopted in 2005, while the country became independent in 2011.
5. 1925–1956
   

   Flag in use 1925–1956.
6. 1956–present
   

   Current national flag, in use since 1956.

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