Nyarko Benso, TalkAfrique Hollywood actor George Clooney is in Sudan to show his support for and keep an eye on the independence referendum that is underway in Southern Sudan. The people of Southern Sudan are going to the ballot this week to decide on secession or otherwise remain part of the United Sudan. Speaking about… Continue reading Sudan: George Clooney In Southern Sudan To Monitor Referendum For Independence (update 12.50 Est)
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Clooney, Google, UN Team Up To Watch Sudan Border
A group founded by American actor George Clooney said Tuesday it has teamed up with Google, a U.N. agency and anti-genocide organizations to launch satellite surveillance of the border between north and south Sudan to try to prevent a new civil war after the south votes in a secession referendum next month.