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Amid Latest Developments, Hearing Set for Weds., April 27South Sudan’s Struggle for Peace and Stability Focus of Congressional Hearing“South Sudan’s Prospects for Peace and Security,” is the title of a congressional hearing to be chaired Wednesday by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the Africa and Global Human Rights Subcommittee. Officials from the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and human rights advocacy groups will testify. "South Sudan, the world's youngest country, is teetering on the verge of becoming a failed state," said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the Africa and Global Human Rights Subcommittee. "As one of the nations that played a major role in South Sudan's independence, the U.S. Government should make every effort to prevent this East African nation from falling into chaos. This hearing will examine the current situation and U.S. options." WHAT: Congressional hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee WHO: Smith, members of the Subcommittee on Africa and global human rights, and witnesses:
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