One of the longest civil wars ever has a chance to end peacefully on January 9, 2011. On that day Southern Sudan which has been fighting a war with the north will vote in a referendum to choose whether to be independent or join together with northern Sudan.
The best way to make sure it is peaceful is to have the whole world watching please contact your senators to pass the The Sudan Peace and Stability Act of 2010.
Here is more info on the legislation http://www.sudantribune.com/...