MEDIA RELEASES

AIJAC Congratulates South Sudan on its Independence

July 12, 2011 | Colin Rubenstein

AIJAC Congratulates South Sudan on its Independence
news_item/south-sudan.jpg

The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council congratulates the Republic of South Sudan as it officially joins the family of nations. After so many years of conflict, there is now the potential for peace and reason for optimism.

AIJAC National Chairman Mark Leibler AC and Dr Colin Rubenstein AM said, “We congratulate the large South Sudanese community in Australia and look forward to Australia’s speedy establishment of diplomatic relations with the new State. We are proud our country has already announced development assistance to support basic services such as education, sanitation and maternal health. AIJAC joins the prayers and aspirations of the people of South Sudan on this historic occasion.”

For enquiries, contact Colin Rubenstein on (03) 9681 6660

Tags:

RELATED ARTICLES

RECENT POSTS

Screenshot 2025 05 30 At 11.22.09 AM

Albanese urged to visit Israel instead of ‘throwing mud’ over Gaza war: Joel Burnie on Sky News

Hamas' October 7 attack produced scenes that Israelis can never forget (Image: Hamas bodycam)

The hypocrisy of international outrage

“Palestine” may have a flag, but it does not currently meet the criteria for statehood. Prematurely recognising it will not bring the day it does closer (Image: Shutterstock)

Nine reasons premature recognition would be bad for Palestine

The raw anti-Israel hate on Western streets is a symptom of a deeper social malaise, writes Murray (Image: Shutterstock)

Biblio File: Israel and the pathologies of the West

A wounded Palestinian arrives at Al-Najjar Hospital in the Gaza Strip (Image: Anas Mohammed/ Shutterstock)

Scribblings: Interpreting Hamas’ casualty numbers

SORT BY TOPICS