South Sudan's "oldest voter" chooses independence


JUBA, Sudan (Reuters) - Rebecca Kadi Loburang Dinduch -- thought to be the oldest voter in south Sudan's secession referendum -- arrived at the polling booth in a five-car convoy to cast her ballot for independence.

There was no consensus on her exact age -- her granddaughter says she is around 115 years old but most others there said more than 100.

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