Fearing Persecution, Sudanese Christians Flee The Muslim North Ahead Of South Sudan's Vote On Independence


Southern Sudanese Leaving North -- UPI

KHARTOUM, Sudan, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Thousands of people from southern Sudan say they are leaving the northern part of the country ahead of a January referendum on southern independence.

The BBC reported thousands of people native to the southern part of the country, which is mostly made up of people following traditional religions and Christianity, are attempting to return from the primarily Muslim north before the January vote on possible southern independence.

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More News On The Upcoming South Sudan Referendum For Independence

Scared southern Sudanese flee the north to vote -- BBC
North, south Sudan defence chiefs vow no war -- Reuters
With breakup looming, fears mount that Sudan might return to war -- Miami Herald/McClatchy News
EU monitors to observe Sudan referendum voter registration -- AFP
SPLA accuses Sudan armed forces of provocation -- Sudan Tribune
Citizenship in North and South Sudan in post referendum era -- Sudan Tribune
Stakes high in Sudan secession referendum -- Globe And Mail
How Obama Betrayed Sudan
The former Sudan envoy on how U.S. government policy could push the country back into civil war. -- Richard Williamson, Foreign Policy

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