The problem is that they did not agree on which territories would be included in the referendum. The three areas that the SPLA insists must be included are the people of the Nuba Mountains, the Ingessina Hills, and the Dinka people of Abyei, all historically and culturally southern peoples. Most observers think unless this issue is resolved, the war, famine, and violence in the Sudan will continue. U.S. citizens can hold educational meetings about the Sudan in their churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, at community meetings, and at work sites. Local media can be urged to report more African news.
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