What The Future Might Hold For Southern Sudan -- Spiegel Online
All signs point to the secession of Southern Sudan following a referendum in early January. But what would happen next? Despite significant oil reserves, the region is among the poorest in the world. And there is no guarantee that the north won't meddle.
Renk is a town in the southern part of the country, and it couldn't be any sadder. Not a single street is paved, and there are no hotels or cinemas. Instead, there is a lot of dust, sand and stray dogs. On the edge of town live refugees who have made it all the way here from Ethiopia.
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More News On South Sudan's Looming Referendum On Independence
Nearly 4 million Sudanese to vote in referendum -- Washington Post/AP
Almost four million sign up for south Sudan vote -- AFP
Carter to lead Sudan poll observers -- Al Jazeera
Profile: Southern Sudan leader Salva Kiir -- BBC
Q & A: The road to the referendum -- Al Jazeera
After Sudan's referendum -- Riz Khan, Al Jazeera
Will independent South Sudan be like Somalia? -- Sudan Tribune
Jealousy and longing in northern Sudan -- Nesrine Malik, The Guardian