Yes, I think that the referendum will get a lot of attention and concern. Actually, the government of south Sudan is making a lot of effort to make people who are going to vote fully aware of the processes for them. They did that.
I've been to Juba twice in the last six months. Whenever I go, I realize that separation is happening. The last time I was there I spoke to so many people. Nobody supported unity, no one, not even my close friends. It was like, okay, what about us? They simply said, “Well, we'll be good neighbours”. That is very sad for me.
They also said that women in Sudan will remain women of Sudan, even after separation. “We still have a lot to do together, but we wish you all the best with your problem facing the regime and fighting for your rights. We cannot afford to fight for you.”
Thank you.