Clooney Lends Star Power to Sudan Vote
- Author:
- RFI
- Publisher:
- Radio France Internationale
- Publication Date:
- 9 January 2011
- Tags:
- Sudan, Governance, United States, Canada and Africa
Hollywood actor George Clooney arrived in Juba, Sudan earlier this week in an effort to raise awareness for the week-long independence referendum that started Sunday and is expected to divide Africa's largest country.
"I am excited to see a country vote for its freedom for the first time. I've never been around to see one of those before and I'm very honoured that I'm able to be a witness of this kind of independence," said Clooney.
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- Audio - Clooney Lends Star Power to Vote
