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South Sudan's Unity state denies hosting Sudanese rebels
By Bonifacio Taban KuichApril 11, 2013 (BENTIU) - Authorities in South Sudan's Unity state have denied that Sudanese rebel group, the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), have any presence in their...
View ArticleEthiopia threatens journalist with solitary confinement
April 11, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has expressed concern about the safety of Reeyot Alemu, a jailed Ethiopian journalist and teacher.In a protest...
View ArticleJuba to prosecute culprits in Dura saga
April 12, 2013 (JUBA) – South Sudan's government has announced to prosecute the potential culprits who have cheated the government hundreds of millions of US dollars in the so-called Dura saga.Since...
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Sudanese president reportedly orders release of coup attempt convicts
April 11, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir has reportedly signed a decree granting amnesty to military officers sentenced to jail terms and expulsion from army over their...
View ArticleThousands flee East Darfur after recent clashes with Minnawi rebels
April 11, 2012 (KHARTOUM) - Thousands of civilians fled two areas in East Darfur state following recent attacks by the Sudan Liberation Movement of Minni Minnawi on the positions of the Sudanese army...
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Sudanese authorities release more opposition detainees
April 11, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese authorities on Thursday freed four detainees belonging to the opposition Popular Congress Party (PCP) who were held on charges of planning to overthrow the...
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AU welcomes resumption of S. Sudan oil production, export
April 11, 2013 (JUBA) – The African Union has welcomed resumption of South Sudan's oil production, transit and export through Sudan's pipeline, saying it's another major step in the normalization of...
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Bashir visit's aims to restore confidence between Khartoum and Juba, minister
April 12, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The visit of Sudanese president Omer Al-Bashir to Juba aims to demonstrate Khartoum's good will and determination to implement the signed agreement aiming to normalize...
View ArticleSudan: No space for free expression
African Centre for Justice and Peace StudiesSudan: No space for free expressionAuthorities must allow dialogue on the future of the country to pave the way for comprehensive peaceSummaryThe past 15...
View ArticleBashir-Kiir meeting should consolidate ties, AU chief says
By Tesfa-Alem TekleApril 12, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - The African Union has welcomed the visit of Sudan's President Omar Hassan Al Bashir to Juba as a crucial step to mend and enhance future ties between...
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Lakes state military governor announces new cabinet
April 13, 2013 (RUMBEK) - The military governor of Lakes state, Maj-Gen Matur Chut Dhuol, has reshuffled his cabinet, county commissioners and advisors for the first time since he replaced Chol Tong...
View ArticleUnity, Warrap and Lakes MPs urge youth to stop old practice of cattle raiding
By Bonifacio Taban KuichApril 12, 2013 (BENTIU) - Politicians from Unity, Warrap and Lakes state held a teleconference on Thursday sponsored by the United Nation Mission in South Sudan in an attempt to...
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South Sudan Archbishop pledges to meet rebel leader for peace talks
April 12, 2013 (BOR) - South Sudan Archbishop, Daniel Deng Bull, has pledged to meet David Yauyau who is leading a rebellion in Jonglei state, to persuade the former pastor to peace negotiate with the...
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SPLM-N rebels gain upper hand in S. Kordofan: report
April 12, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Rebel fighters from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) appear to have made significant gains in the first year of renewed fighting in Sudan's South...
View ArticleHighway connecting Sudan and South Sudan through South Kordofan, opening soon
April 12, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Authorities in South Kordofan's locality of Talodi revealed that coordination and arrangements with South Sudan are taking place to open "Talodi - Alleri – Fariang" highway...
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Kiir sacks deputy foreign affairs minister, suspends officials over stolen funds
April 12, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan's president Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday issued a decree firing deputy Foreign Affairs minister for International Cooperation, Elias Wako Nyamellel.South Sudan...
View ArticleReinstating West Kordofan state "dodging responsibility", says SPLM-N
April 12, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement- North (SPLM-N) criticised Sudan's government decision to re-establish West Kordofan state and described it as "dodging...
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Sudanese president orders “resumption” of border trade with South Sudan
Sudan's President Omer Al-Bashir (L) and his South Sudan counterpart Salva Kiir shake hands after addressing a joint news conference in Juba April 12, 2013 (Reuters)April 12, 2013 (JUBA) – Speaking...
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I didn't call South Sudanese "insects", Bashir says
April 12, 2013 (JUBA) – Sudanese president, Omer Al-Bashir on Friday denied describing South Sudanese as "insects" saying he only used the term against the Sudan People's Liberation Movement...
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Bashir in Juba: No deal over Abyei, talks to continue
April 12, 2013 (JUBA) - The South Sudanese president Salva Kiir and his visiting Sudan counterpart, Omer Hassan Al-Bashir ended their talks on Friday without striking a deal on the issue of the...
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