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"The commission organizing the Jan. 9 Southern Sudan independence referendum has requested a delay of 'a few days' to allow more time for objections and appeals regarding the registration of voters...
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The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended Sudan's civil war gives Southern Sudanese the opportunity to vote next January on whether they want to secede from the north and create their own country. The credibility of this historic election will depend in part on thorough and professional election observation during the pre-, post- and election day periods to help ensure that the referendum is carried out in a transparent way.
Author:
SuNDE
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
11/13/2010
Resource Type:
Statement
Language:
English
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"Southern Sudanese began registering to vote in a referendum in January to decide whether their oil- producing region will break away from Sudan and become Africa's newest independent nation...
Author:
Shari Bryan
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
10/27/2010
Resource Type:
Speech
Language:
English
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"The U.S. is working to avoid the 'danger' that could develop if Southern Sudan fails to hold a long-planned referendum on whether to secede from Sudan and form a separate nation, U.S. State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley said...
As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by NDI shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
10/20/2010
Resource Type:
Press Release
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/30/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
The latest focus group research in southern Sudan showed significant support for independence and high expectations for their new government.
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As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.