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Faith McDonnell

1 article 2012

Faith McDonnell is a religious freedom and human rights advocate who has focused extensively on issues affecting persecuted communities in Africa and the Middle East. She contributed to The Weekly Standard covering South Sudan's diplomatic relations, including President Salva Kiir's visit to Israel in 2012.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Makes First Official Visit to Israel

January 7, 2012 · Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, slavery

Israel was one of the first nations to recognize and welcome as a new nation the Republic of South Sudan on July 9, 2011. It was not surprising then, that South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayaardit recently chose Israel for one of his first presidential visits.