Previewing Sudan’s January Referendums

The January referendums in Sudan are fast approaching. Registration for the southern referendum is proceeding and planning for the vote is in full swing.  But preparations for the Abyei referendum are delayed and it remains unclear whether the vote will occur.  The international community is devoting significant attention to the votes and what may transpire afterwards.  This event previewed the referendums, with panelists discussing preparations on the ground, expectations for how the voting process will play out, and possible scenarios following the referendums.  Panelists included representatives from the Government of Southern Sudan and Government of National Unity, as well as analysts recently returned from Sudan.

Speakers:

• Hon. Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Head of Mission
  Government of Southern Sudan Mission to the United States
• Fatahelrahman Ali Mohamed,  Deputy Chief of Mission
  Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
  
• Zach Vertin, Sudan Analyst
  International Crisis Group
• Jon Temin,
  Senior Program Officer, Center for Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  U.S. Institute of Peace
• David Smock, Moderator
  Vice President, Center for Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  U.S. Institute of Peace

Explore Further

• January 5, 2011 - Watch USIP experts discuss Sudan's Referendums
• Watch the archived video of this event through C-SPAN
• Learn more about USIPs work in Sudan
• Center for Mediation & Conflict Resolution