In South Sudan, The Future Beckons And Sobers -- l.A. TimesResidents of Juba, capital of south Sudan, may be reshaping the arrogance and cruelty of colonial-era borders, but what exactly lies ahead is unknown as they stand hours to cast independence ballots.
Reporting from Juba, Sudan — Sparks flew as blacksmiths fanned fires and Stephen Jada, a welder with ambitions far larger than his tin shack, rested in the shade and spoke of how this gritty, once forgotten sliver of the world was about to blossom.
"A new nation," he declared, "is being born to be equal with other countries. There is much to be done."
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More News On South Sudan's Vote For Independence
North Sudan ruling party says south vote "broadly fair" -- Yahoo News/Reuters
Caught in Sudan's middle, Abyei worries about war -- Yahoo News/AP
Joy as south Sudan nationhood vote confirmed valid -- Yahoo News/AFP
Polling Officials in Southern Sudan Complain of Poor Working Conditions -- Voice of America
Referendum Logos Accent Challenges Facing Sudan -- New York Times
Sudan: ruling party ready for south's independence -- AP
Calm prevails in southern Sudan -- Globe And Mail
Sudan deal to end Abyei clashes -- BBC
South Sudan struggles to absorb returnees -- Financial Times
UN: Up to 2.7 million people in Southern Sudan may need food aid this year -- Canadian Press
The New Republic: Challenges Loom For South Sudan -- NPR
After Sudan Vote, U.S. to Face Fresh Challenges -- Wall Street Journal
A country starting from scratch -- Mail & Guardian
What an independent Southern Sudan could mean for rest of Africa -- CNN
Sudan: Will the North Survive if the South Secedes? -- Alan Boswell, Time Magazine