Sudan repeats vaccination campaign should be under its supervision
June 25, 2013 (KHARTOUM) – The foreign ministry reiterated Monday its position that a Polio vaccination campaign for children in rebel held areas should be fully carried out under the supervision of...
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Sudan issue omitted from AUPSC agenda - diplomat
June 24, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) has informed Khartoum that progress of its talks with Juba was excluded from its agenda in Monday's meeting, a Sudanese...
View ArticleWhat could convince voters in 2015
By Zechariah Manyok BiarJune 25, 2013 - As we are approaching the 2015 elections, politicians are campaigning either openly or secretly. The potential voters are grouping behind their preferred...
View ArticleThe dark side of state building: South Sudan
The Dark Side of State Building: South Sudan Published June 24, 2013By Nate Haken & Patricia TaftFailed States Index 2013For sustainable human security, statebuilding is the only endgame. Absent...
View ArticleSome critical reflections on activism and Sudan: a reply to Monim
By Alex DeWaalDear Monim,June 20, 2013 - I have long argued that humanitarians and human rights activists should embrace critical self-reflection including acknowledging their mistakes (see my piece,...
View ArticleJuba "unhappy" with 4th place inclusion in failed states index
June 25, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan on Tuesday expressed disappointment with the two-year-old nation's inclusion as the world's fourth most failed state in a report by US-based organisation the Fund For...
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My suspension politically motivated, says Finance minister
June 25, 2013 (JUBA) – The embattled South Sudan finance minister, recently suspended by President Salva Kiir over a corruption-related case, insists the decision was "politically" motivated.FILE -...
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S. Sudan denies presence of illegal armed group linked to CAR attack
June 25, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan on Monday dismissed as untrue reports that a rebel group from its territory carried out an attack in Central Africa Republic (CAR), last month.Ramtane Lamamra, the...
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Egypt has no objection to dam projects in South Sudan, envoy
June 25, 2013 (JUBA) - The Egyptian government said it had “no objection” to the building of the proposed hydroelectric dams in South Sudan, denying media reports to the contrary.South Sudan's Vice...
View ArticleEritrea urged to implement reform, release all journalists
June 25, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - Press freedom organization, Reporters Without Borders, has urged the government of Eritrea to respect the legitimate rights of the Eritrean people and to release all...
View ArticleDabajo in Khartoum next week after his election as leader of ex-rebel group
June 25, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - A Darfur former rebel faction has chosen its general commander Bakheit Abdallah Abdel-Karim (Dabajo) to replace its late leader Mohamed Bashar and announced son arrival to...
View ArticleBashir's Sudan: a test to the credibility of the AU
By Luka Biong DengJune 25, 2013 - As Africa celebrates this year the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Union (OAU) and almost a little more than a decade since the...
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E. Equatoria assembly opens with calls for peace
June 25, 2013 (TORIT) – The governor of South Sudan Eastern Equatoria state has officially opened the state assembly with calls for patience and peace among citizens.Eastern Equatoria state Governor...
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Sudan warns expelled aid groups against attempting to re-enter
June 25, 2013, (JUBA) - The Sudanese ruling National Congress Party (NCP) has warned foreign aid groups that were expelled from the country against attempting to enter areas in the Blue Nile and South...
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Jonglei governor's decree transfers Boma into new sub-county
June 25, 2013 (BOR) - The governor of South Sudan's Jonglei state has decreed the transfer of Boma administration to state secretariat office, appointing an administrative chairperson and four other...
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Fresh tribal clashes break out in Darfur
June 25, 2013, (KHARTOUM) - At least 9 people were killed and dozens fled their homes when violence erupted between Al-Gimir and Bani Halba tribes in the town of Katela in South Darfur.A picture taken...
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Incoming US national security advisor vows to maintain focus on Sudan
June 25, 2013, (WASHINGTON) - The United States' ambassador at the United Nations Susan Rice vowed today to continue having north and south Sudan as priority in her new role as president Obama's...
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US companies "interested" in South Sudan's oil, says ambassador
June 26, 2013 (JUBA) - The US Ambassador to Juba, Susan Page said on Wednesday that companies from her country were interested in South Sudan's oil, when asked about the subject at a press...
View ArticleSouth Sudan vows commitment to find a solution to desertification
June 26, 2013 (JUBA)- South Sudan will do its best to ensure solutions to issues of desertification, land degradation, drought yield and to provide positive results for local communities, pledged...
View ArticleJonglei's Manyabol deserted due to lack of food, commissioner says
June 26, 2013 (BOR) – The locality of Manyabol in Pibor, Jonglei state has been abandoned by its inhabitants since two months ago due to "lack of food", said a commissioner of the area on Wednesday...
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