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South Sudan sees polls as prelude to referendum


Despite the boycott of numerous opposition groups, Sudan's elections are seen to be significant, marking the country's move from a military government to a democratic one.

The polls are also being held as part of a peace deal that ended the civil war between the north and south of the country.

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