Sudan / UNMIS prepares for referenda
KARTHOUM, Sudan, September 27, 2010/African Press Organization (APO)/ – In order to assist the Government of Sudan to hold referenda in January 2011, UNMIS has initiated a number of preparatory steps to provide maximum support to the political process. On such imitative planned by the UNMIS Military component is to conduct rehearsals to streamline necessary procedures. The rehearsals will include procedures to provide limited logistic support to the referenda, to protect civilians and to deploy military support for emergencies. Operation SWIFT SHIELD is the first of these exercises and will be conducted in the areas of Kadugli, Abyei, Diffra and Agok from 27 Sept to 30 Sept 10.
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Mission of UN in Sudan
