Southern Sudan

A few months back, there were rumblings in southern Sudan about a possible secession vote in January.  I could link to a few articles like this one but those rumblings have already turned into reality.  The UN Security's Councils brief stop in Juba, the southern capital of Sudan, clearly marks how serious of an issue possible secession represents.  Southern Sudan controls nearly 80% of crude oil production in all of Sudan.  Unlike the cases of East Germany or Transnistria, southern Sudan also has a larger population along with a heavily developed industrial sector.  If the vote turns out in favor of secession, northern Sudan will face almost certain economic hardship.  What are your thoughts?  America fought a war for a reason not unlike the one facing Sudan.  Will the Comprehensive Peace Agreement protect the results of the vote?