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epa02521670 US actor George Clooney (C) with officials during the referendum on the independence of South Sudan at a polling station in Juba, Southern Sudan, 09 January 2011. Voting in the South Sudan independence referendum started on 09 January and is due to last until 15 January 2011. For the vote to be valid, a 60 per cent of those registered have to vote. According to the referendum commission's timetable, preliminary results will be announced on 01 February and the final results are expected by 14 February 2011. EPA/MOHAMED MESSARA