This post is part of our special coverage South Sudan Referendum 2011 [1].
Today's independence referendum [2] in Sudan has put the country on the radar in the Arabic twitterosphere. From Saudi Arabia to Palestine, Arab tweeps are discussing Sudan's unity, division and resources.
The referendum is part of the 2005 Naivasha Agreement between the Khartoum central government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement and may see the division of South Sudan from the rest of the country.
From Saudi Arabia, Omar Alattas asks [3]:
And then concludes [5]:
Bader Aujan, also from Saudi Arabia, is positive [7] about the future:
He further adds [8]:
Germany is a great example how separated countries one day would join back again peacefully. #Sudan [4] is not an exception!
And Mohamed Osman, also tweeting from Saudi Arabia, appeals [9]to his readers:
Palestinian Bahaa AlKayyali prays [10] for a united Sudan:
While from Jordan, Ali Dahmash points to [11] Sudan's rich resources:
Did you know that 70% of Sudan's Oil production is located in the south. No wonder John Kerry & US politicians are supporting the division!
And back in Saudi Arabia, Bandar Bin Naif, wonders [12]:
This post is part of our special coverage South Sudan Referendum 2011 [1].