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Pibor MP denies 70 civilians killed in SPLA offensive against rebels
April 4, 2013 (BOR) - An MP from Jonglei state, where South Sudan's army are fighting rebels in Pibor county, has denied military reports that 70 civilians have been killed in the this week's army...
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U.S. to host economic conference on South Sudan
April 5, 2013 (WASHINGTON) – The United States State Department announced on Friday that it will host a conference this month for discussions on economic challenges facing South Sudan and ways to help...
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Sudan's NCP strips key figure from leadership positions: reports
April 5, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The head of the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) bloc in the national assembly Ghazi Salah al-Deen al-Attabani has been removed from his position as the party's secretary...
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Protect civilians in Jonglei, UN tells S. Sudan government
April 5, 2013 (JUBA)- The Government of South Sudan must do more to protect communities at risk of attacks and bring to justice those found guilty, a United Nations report on the conflict in the...
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Violent crimes on the rise in South Darfur capital
April 5, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Three people were killed on Thursday in South Darfur capital city of Nyala in separate incidents as armed attacks increased significantly over the last few months in various...
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Labor Unions in north & south Sudan sign agreement on workers' outstanding...
April 5, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan Workers' Trade Unions Federation (SWTUF) has signed an agreement this week with its South Sudan's counterpart which aims in part to resolve issues related to financial...
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Sudanese rebels say no humanitarian breakthrough in Blue Nile state
April 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudan people's Liberation Movement North (SPLM-N) played down reports about humanitarian breakthrough in the Blue Nile state where the UN humanitarian agency begun food...
View ArticleWill the SPLM stay in power for next decades?
By Mapuor Malual ManguenApril 6, 2013 - In modern Africa, revolutionary parties have managed to stay on to power for decades. This followed transition from colonial government to the self-rule of...
View ArticleA tale of two conflicts: and what Qatar can do to help
By Dr Najeeb Bin Mohammed Al NauimiThe crisis in Darfur is now a decade old, yet the fighting continues. In fact, more people were displaced by a surge of violence in January this year than in the...
View ArticleYouth Participation in Democracy and Good Governance in South Sudan
International Republican Institute (IRI-South Sudan) POLITICAL PARTIES YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMYPresentation on Youth Participation in Democracy and Good Governance: South Sudan ContextJuba, South...
View ArticleTwo killed in Jonglei cattle raid attack
April 6, 2013 (BOR) - At least two people have been killed in a new attack on Jonglei state's Panwel village, in which 16 head of cattle were seized on Friday afternoon.According to officials at Pariak...
View ArticleUS welcomes the resumption of oil production in S. Sudan
April 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The United States has welcomed the resumption of oil production in South Sudan, saying it signaled an important step in implementing a cooperation agreement it signed with...
View ArticleUNHCR rejects reports of repatriation to Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia
April 6, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Ethiopia has rejected a media report claiming arrangements have been made to repatriate some 33,000...
View ArticleUnited States commits $150 Million to UN food aid in Blue Nile
April 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The United States has contributed $150 million to help relieve food insecurity in Sudan's war-torn Blue Nile state where conflict in the region continues to exact a growing...
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Sudans pledge $3 million for Ethiopia's Zenawi foundation
By Tesfa-Alem TekleApril 5, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) – The two Sudans have pledged a combined $3 million in support of the Meles Foundation, established in honour of Ethiopia's the late prime minister, Meles...
View ArticleNational reconciliation peace mobilises begin training in Juba
April 6, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan will on Monday launch the training of 200 peace mobilises in the first phase who will work to promote the national reconciliation process in the country.The newest...
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Dozens killed in fresh clashes between Sudan army and rebels in South Darfur
April 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan's Armed forces (SAF) and the rebel force of Sudan Liberation Army loyal to leader Minni Minnawi (SLA-MM) clashed on Saturday in the towns of Muhajiriya and Labado in...
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Fury as boy is murdered at South Sudan minister's home
April 6, 2013 (JUBA) – Confusion still surrounds circumstances under which a 25-year old boy was last week murdered within the premises of South Sudan's deputy interior minister, Salva Mathok...
View ArticleSouth Sudanese army say have no information about Nuba Mountian General
April 5, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan's army has denied any knowledge of the detention and arrant release of Telephone Kuku, a former Nuba Mountain General, who was first detained in Juba, before the...
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Former head of NCP parliamentary bloc hints at possibility of leaving party
April 6, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The former majority leader of the National Congress Party (NCP) at Sudan's national assembly Ghazi Salah al-Deen al-Attabani left open the possibility of leaving the party in...
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