VCS

Southern Sudanese people will celebrate their official independence day on July 9th, 2011 for the New Republic of South Sudan. On February 7th, 2011 the referendum commission published the final results of the South Sudanese Referendum on independence with 98.83 % voting in favour of independence.

VCSS will be offering tape and live facilities from Juba starting from 1st July 2011.

For further information or any inquires , please contact the Support Services desk on the following numbers.

Tel :+20-2-2773-6151 / 6152 / 6153
Tel :+1-305-509-5098
Tel :+44-20-7542-7330
Fax :+20-2-2773-6154
Email: info@vcss.tv
URL : www.vcss.tv

Eurovision News Events

Juba, Southern Sudan - July 6-12, 2011

On July 9th, Southern Sudan will become the 'Republic of South Sudan' (RSS) - the world's 193rd country and the 55th country in Africa.

Tensions have been high in the African nation since violence erupted on June 5th in two border regions, Abyei and Southern Kordofan - the North's main oil state which borders Southern Sudan - between the Northern military and Southern-aligned groups.

The population of Southern Sudan voted overwhelmingly for secession in a January referendum, which was part of the 2005 Naivasha Agreement between the Khartoum central government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army, aimed at ending two decades of conflict between the North and oil-rich South, in which some 1.5 million people have died. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said he would accept the verdict of the South, where most of Sudan's oil fields lie.

Celebrations, including a host of concerts, sports events and religious prayers are taking place throughout the week with the main events planned in Juba from July 8th - 10th.

Additional info: www.goss.org

Eurovision Special Events is planning to establish production and transmission facilities in Juba, including:

Standup position for live programme inserts
Tape Playout (multi format)
Connectivity to the Eurovision Global Network

The feedpoint is expected to be operational from 16:00 GMT on July 6th.

For information or bookings, please call Eurovision:
Tel: + 41 22 717 2840
Fax: + 41 22 747 4840
Email : bookings@eurovision.net

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS I AP 360

Juba, Southern Sudan - July 9, 2011

To aid your coverage, AP Global Media Services is offering a range of facilities from Southern Sudan, including:
• Live position in Juba
• Multi-format tape playout
• International delivery via APTN’s satellite and fibre networks


To book facilities at this event, please contact:

AP Television News Bookings
Tel: +44 (0)20 7482 7580/7590

Email: aptnbookings@ap.org
Website: www.aptn.com/gmsevents

Overon

President Jacob Zuma has praised Sudan for delivering a peaceful and credible referendum. Zuma also praised the work of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and Bureau.

Overon offers a wide range of broadcast facilities from 2 differents locations:

Location1: JOHN GARANG'S CEMENTERY ( Live stand up outdoor, from July 9th )

Location 2: JUBA'S AIRPORT AND THE UN HEADQUARTERS. ( Studio Indoor and Roof top live position )


- Live Stand-Ups Positions 16/9 and 4/3
- Play out multi-format (NTSC/PAL)

To book or enquire about available facilities, please contact:

OVERON PLANNING
Tel.: +34 91 837 75 50
planning@overon.es
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Middle East News

The South Sudan Independence declaration is taking place on 9th July 2011, we are available for Live transmissions from our SNG between 8th and 10th July 2011.

For booking and enquiries please e-mail satdesk@mbc.net, or call +9714 391 9930