Sudan prepares for historic vote on dividing country

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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir addresses a rally during his visit to Zalingei in western Darfur on April 7, 2009. Bashir, wanted for alleged war crimes in Darfur, said he will bring to justice those responsible for crimes in the conflict-torn region.
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