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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 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.
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Report/Paper
Nicaragua: Observacion Internacional 20 de Octubre de 1996
November 30, 1996
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Via Civica Unica Salida
“Civic Path: The Only Exit” is a voter guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1989 Nicaragua in lead up to the February 25, 1990 Nicaraguan General Elections, and intended to guide voters though the electoral registration process. The guide is meant to stimulate voters to register for the elections and it provides basic information on what is needed in order to register and the places where one can do so.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Inscribase!
“Register!” is an electoral flyer, available in Spanish, issued in Nicaragua in 1989 in lead up to the February 25, 1990 Nicaraguan General Elections. The flyer sends a message to all eligible voters to register before the elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Inscribete para poder votar
“Register to Vote” is an electoral brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Supreme Electoral Council in lead up to the October 20, 1996 General Elections in Nicaragua. The brochure is intended to stimulate Nicaraguans to register to vote before the elections.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Inscripciones Electorales
“These six Electoral Ballots will Determine your Future” is a voter brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1996 by the Supreme Electoral Council in Nicaragua in lead up to the October 20, 1996 Nicaraguan General Elections. The brochure familiarizes voters with the voting instructions that would ensure a correct expression of citizens’ votes.
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Report/Paper
Nicaragua: Mision de Observacion: Inscripcion Ad-Hoc y Verificacion
May 31, 1996