Sudan Voter Registration Begins Under Cloud of Apathy

Sudan began registration on Tuesday for its first elections since the south of the country won independence, but many voters said they would ignore polls they believe are guaranteed to extend the 25-year rule of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. Wanted by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity, Bashir had promised to step down in April's presidential and parliamentary elections. But the ruling National Congress Party named him on Saturday as its presidential...

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