NCP Parliament Speaker will not negotiate with those who carry arms
By Mahmoud A. SuleimanMay 22, 2013 - This article comes on the backdrop of the war drums beating campaign orchestrated by the National Congress Party (NCP) regime Parliament Speaker, Ahmed Ibrahim...
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N. Bahr el Ghazal governor denies rift with Warrap counterpart
May 22, 2013 (JUBA) - The Governor of South Sudan's Northern Bahr el Ghazal state has disputed media reports alleging he was at odds with his Warrap counterpart over which candidate to support for the...
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Amnesty International's annual review of Sudan and South Sudan's human rights
Annual Report 2013 The state of the world's human rightsHuman rights know no borders. But Amnesty International's 2013 report shows governments are using the excuse of 'internal affairs' in shameful...
View ArticleFAO expands support for national food security information systems for...
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO expands support for national food security information systems for decision makersThey say information is power; in South Sudan, information...
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South Sudan says Amnesty International report “not objective”
May 23, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan's justice minister on Thursday expressed disappointment with Amnesty International's annual human rights report, arguing that it does not reflect the correct picture...
View ArticleN. Bahr el Ghazal MPs reject interrogation over calls for dissolution
May 22, 2013 (JUBA) - Four members of Northern Bahr el Ghazal's parliament said on Wednesday that they have rejected attempts to be investigated for allegedly making statements in which they called for...
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SPLA advancing in search of David Yau Yau
May 23, 2013 (BOR) - South Sudan's armed forces - the SPLA - say that after retaking Boma town from rebels in recent days they are advancing in search of the David Yauyau leader of the rebellion in...
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Sudan says AU to agree on mass withdrawal from ICC
May 23, 2013 (WASHINGTON) – The African Union summit in Addis Ababa will adopt a resolution endorsing an en masse withdrawal of its members from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a senior...
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Sudan regrets Juba statements as Kiir reaffirms his top priority to Kenyan...
May 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM/JUBA) - Sudan's foreign ministry regretted statements issued by South Sudanese officials claiming that oil flow was deliberately blocked for political reasons, while in Juba...
View ArticleAfrica and the ICC: a dynamic relationship
By Tiina IntelmannMay 23, 2013 - The relationship between Africa and the International Criminal Court (ICC) is remarkable in its history, and dynamic. Africa and the ICC share the fundamental value of...
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South Sudan's Kiir backs Kenya's Uhuru against ICC charges
May 23, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan President Salva Kiir said on Thursday he will strongly support his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta in his bid to overcome the crimes against humanity charges he...
View ArticleSudan demanded Kiir to close business offices held by rebel groups - official
May 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan dismissed on Thursday statements by president Salav Kiir saying that Khartoum had asked him to expel all the Sudanese traders working in Juba.On 17 May, Sudanese foreign...
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300,000 displaced in Darfur conflict, UN says
May 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – Fighting in Sudan's western Darfur region has resulted into the displacement of 300,000 people in the last five months of this year, the United Nations estimates.Valerie Amos...
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Upper Nile minister inspects textbooks in Juba
May 24, 2013 (JUBA) - Approximately 720,000 textbooks and teacher guides destined for primary schools and learning centres located across Upper Nile state have arrived in South Sudan's capital,...
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Human rights groups call for justice over Wau killings
May 24, 2013 (LONDON) - Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch launched a joint statement on Friday calling on South Sudan to properly investigate the deaths of eight protesters in Wau, one of...
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South Sudan vows to continue austerity measures after oil flows
May 24, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan's finance ministry said on Friday that the administration will continue to impose austerity measures even if the country generates enough funds to support the budget...
View ArticleAfrica celebrates 50th years of unity
By Tesfa-Alem TekleMay 24, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - African countries are marking the 50th anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) with was replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2002.Leaders...
View ArticleSouth Sudan's animal wealth institution to establish rangelands
May 24, 2013 (JUBA) – The institution responsible for livestock sector in South Sudan has announced to identify and establish rangelands in an effort to develop the animal wealth potential in the...
View ArticleSudan's parliament reiterates refusal for privatization of Sugar factories
May 24, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan's National Assembly has renewed its rejection for selling some sugar factories as part of a government policy aiming at reducing financial and economic burden through...
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Opposition party condemns rebel attacks against civilians in South Kordofan
May 24, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan's opposition Popular Congress Party (PCP) has condemned the attacks on civilians carried out by the rebel Sudan Revolutionary Forces (SRF) on Abu- Kershola in South...
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