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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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Guyana Final Report, Civil and Voter Registration and Identification System
This report focuses on the creation and implementation of a new civil registry and voter identification system in Guyana. The report also discusses the possibility of creating an independent Elections Commission to foster free and fair elections.
July 31, 1995
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Ready!
Published in Guyana in 1991 by the National Registration Commission, “Get Ready” is an election advertisement urging Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th, 1991 deadline. In preparation for the first free and fair elections in 1992, this advertisement argues that every Guyanese citizen over 18 has the civic duty to participate in the voting process.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered now!
Published in Guyana in 1991 by the National Registration Commission, “Get Registered Now” is an election advertisement urging Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th, 1991 deadline. In preparation for the first free and fair elections in 1992, this advertisement argues that every Guyanese citizen over 18 has the civic duty to participate in the voting process. This advertisement also features a picture of a Guyanese resident registering to vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Now! (brochure 1)
This is the first of two parts of the “Get Registered Now!” brochure which encourages Guyanese citizens to register to vote before the May 17th 1991 deadline. Set up in comic strip format, this brochure emphasizes the fact that voting in Guyana is a civic duty and a constitutional right that should not be ignored.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Now! (brochure 2)
“Get Registered Now!”(Brochure 2) is an informative flyer, available in English, issued in Guyana and meant to stimulate voters in Guyana to register in order to be able to vote. The flyer is intended to stimulate all voters to register but it places emphasis on the new eligible electors. It also advertises house-to-house visits for registration program.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Get Registered Today!
“Get Registered Today” is a page published by the National Registration Commission in Guyana in an attempt to persuade all Guyanese people to register to vote by May 17th 1991 in preparation for the upcoming elections. The appeal to the Guyanese is bolstered by an image of a Guyanese citizen registering to vote and references to registration as a “duty” of the people.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Hi Sporting Fans! It's A Massive Affair
This advertisement entitled “Sporting Fans! It’s a Massive Affair” was published by the National Registration Commission to promote the need for voter registration in Guyana. In preparation for upcoming 1991 elections, this pamphlet appeals to residents by likening voter registration to an exciting event.