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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.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Guia de Elector
“Voter’s Guide” is a voter’s handbook, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the National Electoral Council of Venezuela. The handbook is meant to provide voters with basic information on voter’s registration as well as the responsibilities and rights of citizens elected to exercise electoral functions.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Se La Sabe Todas
“It Knows it All” is a voter registration sticker, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the National Electoral Council in Venezuela. The stickers advertise a phone number where citizens can call with any voting-related inquiries.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Listados Centros de Actualization
“Center Listing Update” is a newspaper publication, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 in Venezuela by the National Electoral Council. The document is meant to provide an updated list of the registration and voting centers in order to ensure an accurate list for citizens to use when registering to vote or voting
Election Material
Civic Education Material
World Cup 98 Booklet
“World Cup Booklet 1998” is a World Cup Soccer calendar, issued in 1998 by the National Electoral Council in Venezuela. Along with the schedule for the soccer world cup, the calendar advertises the phone number where citizens can call with any voting-related inquiries.
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Report/Paper
Venezuela Election Technology Assessment
This report describes the use of the automated vote-counting technology introduced in Venezuela for the December 1995 elections. Additionally, the report analyzes the electoral results and the various electoral systems and organizations involved. Lastly, the report reviews voter registration, the political parties represented and the electoral system.
November 30, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Sample ballot
“Sample Ballot- 1995 Regional Elections” is a sample ballot, available in Spanish, issued in 1995 by the Supreme Electoral Council in Venezuela and intended to familiarize voters with the parties to be found on the ballot in the 1995 Venezuelan Regional Elections.