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This should come as no surprise to those who have been paying attention even somewhat to this situation.
South Sudan vote backs secession - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The only question now is whether the North will let the South go quietly or will there be some sort of conflict in the near future. Especially since both sides have been stocking up arms and ammo since (I believe) 2006 when this vote was first announced.
South Sudan vote backs secession - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Early results from southern Sudan's referendum on independence show the region has voted overwhelmingly to split from the north and form a new country.
Reports at the first 10 ballot sites where votes have been counted indicate support for separation is greater than 90 per cent.
More than 83 per cent of those who registered turned out to cast their ballots.
The only question now is whether the North will let the South go quietly or will there be some sort of conflict in the near future. Especially since both sides have been stocking up arms and ammo since (I believe) 2006 when this vote was first announced.