South Sudan appears to have voted for independence

Reports are suggesting that, even though little over half the ballots have been counted, the Independence option has won the South Sudan referendum:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jzOJn9104nBwQ5WaD8hyAPTR0Wcg?docId=CNG.e11f7dedaf49caece2070074770034a6.551

 

Recall that a simple majority of votes is needed, with a 60% minimum turnout.