Sudan’s president promises to accept vote on secession
KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s leader flew to the nation’s south on Tuesday as the region prepares to vote on secession and pledged to respect a division of the country into two new states if that’s the choice of the people. The rare visit by President Omar al Bashir came just five days before what’s expected to be an overwhelming vote for separation, fueled by mistrust and resentment after decades of conflict between the two sides. Bashir made clear that he prefers a united Sudan, but he reaffirmed a vow to recognize a new southern nation if that’s the outcome at the polls. “Whether unity or secession, people should respect it (the results) in good spirit,” said Bashir in a speech to…
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