referendum

In the last quarter of 2010, the focus in Sudan was primarily
on preparations for the historic referendum on the status of
southern Sudan, with voting scheduled to take place from 9 to
15 January 2011.
While every effort is being made to ensure that the referendum
takes places peacefully and that the outcome is respected, it
is widely acknowledged that the referendum could contribute
to inter-communal tensions in Sudan, with potentially serious
consequences for the humanitarian situation. As a result,
humanitarian partners have dedicated significant efforts to
contingency planning (see “Emergency Preparedness” below
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