For Immediate Release, July 12, 2011
Contact: Allison Sturma, 202-429-4725

(Washington) – The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is pleased to announce that Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson will present the keynote address at "The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan," an event hosted by the USIP on Thursday, July 14, to mark the new nation’s independence. 

Ambassador Carson's remarks, titled "U.S. Engagement with the Republic of South Sudan," will lay out U.S. policy initiatives for the new country. Remarks will be followed by questions and answers, moderated by David Smock, USIP vice president.

What: "The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan” Conference
Who: Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson
When: Thursday, July 14. Please note that the event begins at 2:30 pm with Ambassador Carson speaking at 4:00
Where: U.S. Institute of Peace, 2301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington D.C.

Media Instructions:

Event is on-record
Credentialed members of the press must RSVP to Allison Sturma (202-429-4725 or asturma@usip.org)
Camera pre-set time is 2:15 pm

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