The Republic of South Sudan became independent on 9 July 2011 from Sudan and issued its first stamps on 13 July 2011. Only almost three months later, on 4 October 2011, did South Sudan become a member of the Universal Postal Union (UPU).[1] Before independence, South Sudan used stamps issued by Sudan. The Directorate of Postal Services of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services is responsible for postal affairs in South Sudan.[2]
- ^ "South Sudan (Rep.)". Universal Postal Union. 10 April 2011. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
- ^ information provided by the official website of the Government of South Sudan (GoSS)"Retrieved 16 June 2013". Goss-online.org. Archived from the original on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-08-16.