Ranjit Bhaskar, Online Editor - Juba

 

Voting slowly picking up in remote areas of south Sudan
People in Southern Sudan vote in a historic referendum that will decide whether the country splits or remains united.
Excitement high in Southern Sudan as referendum on secession gets under way.
President Salva Kiir urges all Sudanese to embrace polls as citizens prepare to cast a historic vote on independence.
News conferences in south Sudan's languid capital spill out of government buildings as the world's media descends for t
A quick look at the January 9 referendum that will give south Sudan a choice between unity or secession.
South Sudanese officials find themselves hard-pressed to deal with the
Omar al-Bashir visits south in final pitch for single nation, but agrees to uphold the outcome of secession referendum.
Referendum commission has registered 3.9 million voters from 10 states in the south, plus the north and from abroad.
The story of a childhood spent in refugee camps, and of struggling for an education in war-torn country.
South Sudan's Dinka tribe keeps cattle for its beauty and the prestige large herds bestow on their owners.
As south Sudan's referendum on its future approaches, our correspondent finds most people optimistic about their future.
Is the former garrison town ready for the task of administering a Texas-sized region of some 8 million people? The chal

Haru Mutasa, Correspondent - Juba 

The army in southern Sudan blames the north for arming militias to destabilise the region.
It will take time to overcome the challenges southern Sudan faces - but Mrs Garang seemed confident it can be done.
It’s the last day of campaigning before Sunday's referendum vote, and there’s so much colour and excitement on Juba's r
Despite the pessimism of international observers, southerners are likely to vote for a new chaper in their history on S
In the final days before the referendum, south Sudan appears to have made its decision.
George Athor signs pact with south Sudan's SPLA in the run-up to Sunday's referendum.
Southern Sudanese traders who depend on the North for goods are worried about the impact of a split.
Looming separation of Sudan prompts South Sudanese to rebury the bodies of loved-ones in the South.
Authorities in Southern Sudan face outbreak of a deadly disease spread by sandflies.
Children fleeing captivity by a rebel group in South Sudan are helped by aid organisations to return home.
Many in south accuse government of ignoring "nodding disease" that killed hundreds.
Al Jazeera gains access to troops from southern Sudan's army near oil-rich Unity State.
As it prepares for a referendum, south Sudan is de-listing children from its forces.
Over 20 political parties agree to overcome differences with a view to independence referendum.

Fatma Naib, Online Producer - Khartoum 

Chairman of the only northern party calling for the south's separation says a united Sudan is a "bad forced marriage."
A painter from northern Sudan says he will burn his works to protest against the possibility of his country being split.
Jalaa al-Azhari, the daughter of Sudan's first president Ismali al-Azhari, marks the 55th anniversary of the country's
January 1 marks the official independence day of Sudan but with a referendum on the future status of the country just d
Political leader criticises poll, but calls on Sudanese to 'accept reality and move forward'.
Despite challenges, female candidates stress importance of their presence in political arena.

May Welsh, Reporter - Sudan 

The south must rise above tribe if it is to become a nation.
55 years ago today, the Republic of Sudan became a nation, an anniversary likely to be its last.
The Sulaim Arab community in the South faces the stark reality of losing citizenship if country is split.
An Al Jazeera exclusive report on the havoc wreaked by south Sudan's SPLA army on one tribe.
Southern Muslims campaigning for independence from north say religion is not the main dividing factor.
Boundary emerges as major issue in run-up to referendum that could break up Africa's biggest country.
As country confronts possible break-up, some say idea of national dress appealing.
Government disarmament campaign has made villagers more vulnerable to the brutal raids.
The Justice and Equality Movement says it is fighting to equal out wealth and power.

Mohamed Vall, Correspondent - Abyei

Abyei denied a say in the January 9 referendum to decide whether Sudan will split into two nations.
Northern members of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement wary of post-referendum status.
Many displaced southerners returning to the south
Those who might be enthusiastic about the emergence of an independent state in southern Sudan should open their eyes to

Mohamed Adow, Correspondent-Khartoum

Sudan's leader says if disputes with the south are not solved before secession referendum, a conflict could erupt again.
Country's economy feeling the pinch of possible split as currency plummets and prices of essential goods skyrocket.
President asserts support for south's independence, while opposition voices fears over separation.
The family of independent Sudan's first leader frown at the possibility of a north-south split.
National Day celebrated under the shadow of looming north-south partition.
Many who disagree with rebel movement's opposition to talks are being targeted.
Sudan's controversial elections are under way, but opposition leaders are not taking part.

Omar Al Saleh, Senior Producer - Darfur

Residents of western region ponder possible effects of the south's secession vote.
As south Sudanese vote on secession, some people in Darfur also want their region to seek self-determination.

Andrew Simmons, Correspondent - South Sudan

Residents of Paloich say oil companies are extracting the commodity with no regard for the environment.
SPLA says it is ready for the challenges of independence, even an atack from the North.

Casey Kauffman, Reporter - South Sudan

Fearing violence, some who have lived in the south for years, pack up and head back north.
Many people wanting to vote in the referendum made the journey from the north, but for some the trek was arduous.
Despite hopes pinned on referendum, many southerners still displaced from previous wars.
Some believe that the referendum is a gift from God which will lead to south's independence.
Thousands of refugees from south Sudan's civil wars leave north ahead of Sunday's referendum.
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