Southern Sudan’s weeklong referendum on independence entered its final day, as a top official of President Umar al-Bashir’s ruling party said he expected the oil-rich region to secede and form Africa’s newest nation.
More than 2,600 voting centers were scheduled to close today. Officials from the commission that organized the referendum said turnout had passed the 60 percent needed for a valid result, due to be announced next month and independence declared in July.
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More News On South Sudan's Vote For Independence
Historic vote on whether to split Sudan ends Saturday -- CNN
South Sudan on final leg of vote for nationhood -- AFP
Southern Sudan enters final day of referendum on independence -- M&C
Southern Sudan Votes on Final Day of Historic Referendum -- Voice of America
Abyei Solution Key to South Sudan Stability -- AlertNet
Sudan Ethnic Groups in Disputed Abyei Border Region Agree to End Fighting -- Bloomberg
Rival Abyei tribes ink framework agreement, independently, to end clashes -- Sudan Tribune
Warring Sudan tribes agree peace deal -- News24
Caught in Sudan's middle, Abyei worries about war -- AP
Fragile Peace Brokered in Sudan's Abyei -- Wall Street Journal
North and South Sudan: Challenge of Forming Cooperative Ties -- Voice of America
Sudan: ruling party ready for south's independence -- AP
Southerners leave north Sudan ahead of vote result -- BBC
As Sudan votes in referendum, US shows continued involvement -- Christian Science Monitor
After Sudan Vote, U.S. to Face Fresh Challenge -- Wall Street Journal
For one of Sudan's 'Lost Boys,' secession vote is full of hope, responsibility -- Washington Post
Sudan Referendum -- Religion & Ethics
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