South Sudan is celebrating the designation of the Boma-Badingilo animal terrestrial migration corridor as a UNESCO World Heritage site, officials announced on Sunday. Located in the world's youngest nation, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, the area received the prestigious recognition to ensure its preservation and ecological protection.
The milestone marks the first time a site in South Sudan has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. The government and conservation advocates highlight the designation as a major step toward safeguarding the region's vital wildlife migration routes and natural heritage.
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