If the result is confirmed, the new country is set to formally declare its independence on 9 July.
Hundreds of officials and diplomats gathered in Juba at the grave of rebel leader John Garang for the first official announcement of the results.
"The prayer I say the people of Southern Sudan have been waiting for for 55 years, the prayer of a country," Episcopalian Archbishop Daniel Deng said as he opened the ceremony.
"Bless the name of this land, Southern Sudan," he said.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
BBC News - South Sudan referendum: 99% vote for independence
h/t Fr. Ryan Hall for the link this morning!
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