Sudan Update: Voting on Secession Referendum Continues; 6 Die in Violence (Al Jazeera)

Al Jazeera reports:

Polls have opened for the second day of voting in southern Sudan's historic referendum to determine whether the region will become an independent nation or continue to be part of Sudan.

On Sunday, the first day of voting passed off largely peacefully but more clashes in the disputed border region of Abyei left at least six dead.

Sudan Special: The Referendum for Secession by the South

In the southern capital Juba, the atmosphere was festive with voters queueing for hours outside polling stations.

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