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Sudan's president says he will accept referendum result - CNN.com

Sudan's president says he will accept referendum result - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says he will accept the results of a referendum this month that could see the country split in two.

Al-Bashir said 'peace is our ultimate goal' with southern Sudan, which could become an independent state after the January 9 vote. He called on the government in the south to provide a safe environment for the referendum.

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