Southern Sudan votes

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The map of Africa is very likely to change soon. The continent’s largest country looks set to be split in two as people in southern Sudan start voting in a referendum on independence this Sunday. This is not expected to be a close outcome: it would be a surprise if fewer than 90% of the votes were in favor of breaking away from the north. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Juba, South Sudan. Download MP3

Sudan coverage on The World:
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• Sudanese expats and the referendum

• Sudan referendum on the BBC