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South Sudan's Journey to Independence
On July 9, the Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest nation. Independence from Sudan is the result of years of conflict, an internationally mediated peace agreement and a peaceful popular vote for separation. Although violence continues throughout Sudan, the January 2011 referendum on independence for South Sudan marks a triumph of the democratic process. More than 97 percent of registered southern Sudanese voters cast ballots to determine their nation’s future. This photo gallery depicts the milestones along South Sudan’s path to independence.
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Southern Sudan: Referendum for Secession
Sunday, January 9 kicked off a week of voting in Southern Sudan on a referendum to determine whether it will secede from the north. The overall mood was jubilant as citizens fulfilled one of the points established during the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which was signed on January 9, 2005 between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement. The CPA expired on July 9, 2011. Final results from the referendum are expected to be released in late January and final results will be made public by February 14, 2011.
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Southern Sudan Registers to Vote in the Referendum
An estimated 3.9 million Southern Sudanese registered in November and December 2010 to cast a ballot in the referendum occurring between January 9-15, 2011. The SSRC has established polling centers in the north and in eight countries (Australia, Canada, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the UK, and the USA) and the SSRB has established polling stations throughout Southern Sudan. As a key milestone of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the referendum will determine whether Sudan remains unified or if the ten states of Southern Sudan will secede. At least 60% of those registered to vote must cast a ballot for the results to be binding.
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Guia paso a paso
“Guide: Step by Step” is an electoral handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 2006 by the Supreme Electoral Council in Nicaragua in lead up to the November 5, 2006 Nicaraguan General Elections. The handbook is supposed to instruct the polling station officials about their responsibilities before and during the elections and to serve as guidance through the voting procedures. Additionally, the guide contains examples of the documents needed by the polling station officials when following the required voting procedures.
Election Material
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Register to vote
Published by the National Youth Commission in 1999, this sticker urges South African citizens to register to vote before the June 2nd, 1999 general elections. The language on this sticker suggests that it is the civic duty of the South African people to honor those who fought for the freedom to vote by registering.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Election 1999: Register to vote
Published by the Educational Support Services Trust for the International Electoral Commission (IEC), this pamphlet serves as a last chance to educate South Africans on how to register to vote before the June 2nd, 1999 national elections. Encouragement to do so in the form of illustrations, an outline of the qualities of a democratic citizen, and a message from the Chief Electoral Officer of the IEC emphasizes the importance of voter registration and participation of the South African people.
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Civic Education Material
Elections 1999 Register to Vote
The eve of the 1999 national elections in South Africa saw a concerted effort to energize and engage the electorate. The “Election 1999 Register to Vote” pamphlet was part of this effort and contains information regarding who may register, the importance of voting as well as a few numbers related to the 1994 elections which saw an 86% voter turnout.
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IFES Election Assessment Report, South Africa Election Institution Report, October 23 1998 (appendices missing)
This report is an account of a pre-election assessment conducted by IFES in South Africa from 1998. The report details IFES’ guidance on South African election preparations and IFES support to the Independent Electoral Commission in identifying services which could be provided by the international community.
October 22, 1998