The following lists events that happened during 2012 in the Republic of South Sudan.
Incumbents President: Salva Kiir Mayardit Vice President: Riek Machar
Events January January 1 - South Sudan is to send more troops and police to Pibor, the scene of ethnic violence. January 2 - Up to 50,000 people flee their homes in a border area of South Sudan amid ethnic violence. January 12 - South Sudan deposited the instruments of ratification for both the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and Montreal Protocol, for ratification to take effect April 11. January 15 - South Sudan accuses neighboring Sudan of "stealing" its oil exports. January 20 - The United Nations says 120,000 people in South Sudan required aid amid tribal fighting.
February February 2 - The People's Republic of China asks for assistance from South Sudan to obtain the release of 29 Chinese workers held captive in Sudan for five days. February 11 - Sudan and South Sudan sign a non-aggression treaty. February 14 - A Sudanese air strike hits the South Sudanese state of Unity, injuring four soldiers in a contested area.
March
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August
September The presidents of both Sudan and South Sudan meet in Ethiopia, and after days of discussion, agree on trade, oil and security deals.
October
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December
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