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Ducay · 01-08-2011, 09:49 PM

Tomorrow (Jan 9, 2011) marks the Southern Sudanese independence referendum; where the largely black Christian/tribal south (where the oil is), is voting on whether or not to secede from the largely Arab & Islamic north.

The referendum is a result of the 2005 peace treaty between the Sudanese gov't and the Southern rebels.

From what I've read its all but a lock as long as enough people vote (need 60% turnout, so Calgary would be hooped).

01-08-2011, 09:49 PM	#1
Ducay Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2006 Exp:	Will the South finally Secede? 2011 SSIR Discussion Tomorrow (Jan 9, 2011) marks the Southern Sudanese independence referendum; where the largely black Christian/tribal south (where the oil is), is voting on whether or not to secede from the largely Arab & Islamic north. The referendum is a result of the 2005 peace treaty between the Sudanese gov't and the Southern rebels. From what I've read its all but a lock as long as enough people vote (need 60% turnout, so Calgary would be hooped).