Tribal dancers take part the final independence event in Juba to encourage people to register for the January 9 2011 referendum.

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JUBA, SOUTHERN SUDAN, December 2010: The final indpendence march from the local sport stadium to the John Garang memorial in Juba city centre, organised by student leaders and prominent community members. Approximately 3,000 people took part in the carnival-like celebration. The well-orgainsed march has taken place on the 9th of every month since June 2010 to encourage people to register and vote in the January 9 2011 referendum. Southern tribal chiefs, traditional dancers, recent returnees and local people celebrate their right to vote for independence at the John Garang memorial. Photo by Mike Goldwater / Christian Aid

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