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Voting Operations

South Sudan South Sudan

VO003

Electors vote at
Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): k. No information available
Comments: Every polling centre shall: (a) be located in the same location where the voter registered to vote, unless prevented for security reasons, seasonal changes or migrations; (b) be located on an open ground or in large premises that voters can access and depart easily; (c) remain in the same place for the duration of polling and announcement of results at the polling centre; and (d) be located in a place equipped to allow access by persons with special needs and the elderly to exercise their right to vote.
Source: National Elections Act of 2012, art. 102 (1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified: 2021/06/02
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: A South Sudanese national residing outside South Sudan and in possession of a South Sudanese passport, who satisfies the conditions set forth in Section 34 of this Act, shall have the right to apply for registration to vote.
Source: National Elections Act 2012, art. 34 (3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view; Sudan Tribune Official Website: http://www.sudantribune.com/Voting-centers-abroad-for-Southern,37537 (2012)
Verified: 2021/06/02
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): c. Special polling stations
Comments: Voting centers abroad for Southern Sudan referendum
Source: Sudan Tribune Official Website: http://www.sudantribune.com/Voting-centers-abroad-for-Southern,37537 (2012)
Verified: 2021/06/02
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VO011

Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments: A voter shall cast one vote for one candidate listed on the ballot paper
Source: National Elections Act of 2012, art. 62, 63: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
Verified: 2021/06/02
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