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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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Manual de Instrucciones para Miembros de Mesa Receptora de Votos
“Instructive Manual for the Members of the Polling Stations” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 2003 by the Electoral Justice body in Paraguay in lead up to the 2003 Paraguayan General Elections. The document is meant to instruct the members of the polling stations about their rights and responsibilities during the election day. Some of the topics covered are: how to set up the polling station, opening time, closing time, preparation of the electoral documents and electoral crimes.
Election Material
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Certificado
“Certificate” is a sample award certificate, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the “Onondivepa” Cultural Group and IFES in Paraguay, conferred to people who had participated as instructors in the “campaign for citizens’ participation for a responsible vote,” in lead up to the 1998 Paraguayan General and Departmental election.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Libre + Joven = Nuestra Democracia
“Free+Young=Our Democracy” is a civic education poster, available in Spanish, developed in Paraguay in 1998 by IFES in lead up to the May 10, 1998 General elections and intended to educate voters on the importance of voting. The poster contains election-oriented information, such as the time and place of voting, what are voters voting for as well as the voting procedures.
Election Material
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Anotate un Gol
“Score a Goal” is a civic education flyer, available in Spanish, issued in 1998 by the “Decidamos” group in Paraguay in lead up to the 1998 Paraguayan General Elections and intended to stimulate voters to register in the Permanent Civil Registry in order to be able to vote in the elections. The flyer lists the locations where citizens can register.
Election Material
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justicia = Democracia
“Justice=Democracy” is a civic education pamphlet, available in Spanish, issued in 1997 in Paraguay by the “Decidamos” group as part of a national drive program to stimulate Paraguayan voters to register in the Permanent Civil Registry in order to be able to vote in the 1998 General Elections. The pamphlet briefly explains how to successfully register.