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[Alen]

South Sudan independence vote credible: observers

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – South Sudan's independence referendum was credible and well organized, European observers said in their first official judgment on the poll on Monday, moving the region a step closer to secession.

Early results from the week-long vote suggest an overwhelming vote to split away from the mostly Muslim north after decades of civil war.

"The European Union election observation mission assess the voting process of the Southern Sudan Referendum credible and well-organized in a mostly peaceful environment," a preliminary statement seen by Reuters said.

Organizers have reported turnouts of over 90 percent of voters in some parts of the oil-producing south. In the capital Juba six centers had more than 2,500 votes for secession compared to a maximum of just 25 votes for unity.

Preliminary results are expected by the end of the month and south Sudan would become an independent nation on July 9, according to the terms of the 2005 north-south peace deal that promised the referendum.

Senior north Sudanese official Ibrahim Ghandour told Reuters last week the voting, which ended on Saturday, had been "broadly fair", allaying fears that disagreements over the outcome would reignite conflict.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, leading the other major observation mission, last week said the south was highly likely to vote for secession and that the process had largely met international standards.
His Carter Center observer mission was due to give a preliminary statement on the referendum later on Monday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110117/wl_nm/us_sudan_referendum_4
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So since South Sudan will become an independent state, what's the story with the oil there?

 

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[JuveJay]

The northern muslims still want in on it

I think Arab farmers claim or try to claim a lot of the oil land for farming, as it is not used for oil as yet. I believe this land is either in between the two regions (overlapping) which could cause some problems.

Also, good for them. It's a tough road as they have some severe infrastructure problems, but it's better to have a workable problem than it is to suffer oppression.

 

[Enron]

Uh oh. The South has risen.

I bet the North doesn't let it stand. Especially with backing from the Chinese and Russians.

 

[Enron]

So since South Sudan will become an independent state, what's the story with the oil there?

You've heard of Darfur?

 

[Alen]

Uh oh. The South has risen.

I bet the North doesn't let it stand. Especially with backing from the Chinese and Russians.

That's why I asked the question. It's presented as if it's a done deal but in the end the reports say "...There are still some issues with the oil".
Those issues could become a big burden so lets see if and how will they get their independence.

You've heard of Darfur?

Sure, that's why everything looks ...way too easy...with this independence. I fully expect some complications.

 

[Enron]

That's why I asked the question. It's presented as if it's a done deal but in the end the reports say "...There are still some issues with the oil".
Those issues could become a big burden so lets see if and how will they get their independence.

They need backing from the International community.

I figure there will be a war. Too much money on the table for the North to let them secede peacefully.

It would be the 3rd time the south has tried to separate.

 

[JuveJay]

Let the US build a military base near the border, problem solved.

 

[Enron]

I thought we were supposed to keep our noses out of other nation's business.

 

[Enron]

 

[JuveJay]

I thought we were supposed to keep our noses out of other nation's business.

As if.

 

[JuveJay]

The problems become evident.

 

[ReBeL]

So since South Sudan will become an independent state, what's the story with the oil there?

Actually it will be independent just because it has oil. If it has no oil, no International community would interfere to help them.

 

[Enron]

The problems become evident.

Actually it will be independent just because it has oil. If it has no oil, no International community would interfere to help them.

It does have oil. Lots in fact. The North wants to build a giant pipeline to exploit the resources. Time will tell how the move goes, my bet is violent.

 

[Gamaro]

That's why I asked the question. It's presented as if it's a done deal but in the end the reports say "...There are still some issues with the oil".
Those issues could become a big burden so lets see if and how will they get their independence.


Sure, that's why everything looks ...way too easy...with this independence. I fully expect some complications.

That's true.

Actually it will be independent just because it has oil. If it has no oil, no International community would interfere to help them..

Just as the Tunisian revolution,no one gave a damn about it just because the country is small and poor.But if it was Saudi Arabia for example,the Americans would surely put their long nose in between,cos no one other than their friends i mean the Saud Family should take control of the oil rich country.

 

[Enron]

My nose is not long.

 

[.zero]

Fecal Samatar spits on Sudan

 

[swag]

Actually it will be independent just because it has oil. If it has no oil, no International community would interfere to help them.

Correctamundo.

 

[Bjerknes]

From the Sudan Divestment Task Force:

http://ajws.org/assets/uploaded_documents/petrochina_cnpc_sudan_report.pdf

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and its subsidiary PetroChina (PTR) are heavily invested in Sudan's oil fields and the Sudanese regime. Moreover, large investment banks like JP Morgan have been shareholders of these companies in the past.

Quite a ring of fire.

 

[Enron]

From the Sudan Divestment Task Force:

http://ajws.org/assets/uploaded_documents/petrochina_cnpc_sudan_report.pdf

China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and its subsidiary PetroChina (PTR) are heavily invested in Sudan's oil fields and the Sudanese regime. Moreover, large investment banks like JP Morgan have been shareholders of these companies in the past.

Quite a ring of fire.

Which is why they are unlikely to favor southern secession.

 

[Fred]

Actually it will be independent just because it has oil. If it has no oil, no International community would interfere to help them.

Wisest words spoken in this thread.

Its no wonder all of a sudden the West has a conscience.