Sudan and Uganda to resume talks over strained relations
October 10, 2012 (KHARTOUM) — Sudan and Uganda agreed to reactivate a joint committee between the two countries to discuss contentious issues and improve strained relations, a Sudanese official said ....
View ArticleThe avalanche of violence continues to accelerate in Darfur
International responses range from superficial to non-existent, a powerful signal to Khartoum about the consequences of its ongoing war against civilians By Eric Reeves October 11, 2012 — The...
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Jonglei passes SSP264 million budget
October 11,2012 (BOR) - Jonglei state parliament has passed a SSP264 million (US$60 million) budget for the 2012-2013 period after three months of delays. Jonglei state minister of finance, Aquila...
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S. Sudan threatens opposition SPLM-DC with ban over rebel link allegations
October 11, 2012 (JUBA) - South Sudan has issued a “stern” warning to opposition party Sudan People's Liberation Movement for Democratic Change (SPLM-DC), asserting that it could be banned from...
View ArticleS. Sudan football chief suspended
Octomber 11, 2012 (JUBA) – The president of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), Churbar Goc Alei, has been given a one year suspension by the board of directors following an administrative...
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Sudanese author claims books seized at Khartoum book fair
By Toby Collins October 11, 2012 (LONDON) – A world renowned Sudanese author on Thursday claimed that his material has been confiscated by security services at an international book fair held in...
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France calls for suspension of S. Sudan death penalty
October 11, 2012 (JUBA) - The French government has called for an immediate moratorium on the death penalty in South Sudan, saying the practice provides no alternative to fighting crime in the new...
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S. Sudan official: we will “never accept” partitioning of Abyei
October 12, 2012 (JUBA) – A senior South Sudan official has reiterated his party's objection to Khartoum's proposed inclusion of the Misseriya ethnic in a vote on the future of Abyei, or the regions...
View ArticleSouth Sudan epic rivalry heating up: Dr Riek Machar and Dr Lam Akol Duel
By Steve Paterno October 11, 2012 — The most ambitious and yet controversial South Sudanese leaders, Dr Riek Machar and Dr Lam Akol are building up the stage as each one of them believe to be inching...
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Sudan to export its first shipment of refined gold
October 11, 2012 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan is set to ship the first batch of gold coming out of the refinery inaugurated last month according to an official here. Gold bullion blocks are pictured at gold...
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Sudan's NCP rejects Kiir's offer to facilitate negotiated agreement with rebels
October 11, 2012 (KHARTOUM) — Sudan's ruling National Congress Party (NCP) has turned down a proposition made by the South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to facilitate peaceful settlement to the...
View ArticleAweil Diaspora: Do not cede our land to Khartoum
Petition Letter to H.E. 1st Lt. General Salva Kiir Mayardit President of the Republic of South Sudan CC: South Sudan National Legislative Assembly CC: Africa Union High Level Implementation Panel CC:...
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Today is World Day Against the Death Penalty
European Union via the French Embassy in Juba 12 October 2012 The majority of countries have abolished or suspended the death penalty. Nevertheless, the death penalty is still applied in 57 states and...
View ArticleForgotten Again: How the World Has Failed Abyei
By Jenn Christian and John Prendergast Forgotten Again: How the World Has Failed Abyei - Comment & Analysis / South Sudan, Sudan, Abyei, Abyei Dispute / Conflict, Enough Project
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Jonglei: Bottled water factory to open this month
October 12, 2012 (BOR) - Jonglei Sudd Bottling limited, the only water producing factory in Bor has conducted a successful test on its water after spending ten months setting the business and will...
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Kiir's office funds upgrade of Rumbek Airport
October 12, 2012 (RUMBEK) - Rumbek Airport is being upgraded so it can accommodate international flights in time for South Sudan's second independence anniversary in 2013, according to Lakes State's...
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Misseriya - Bul-Nuer hold talks in Unity State
By Bonifacio Taban Kuich October 12, 2012 (BENTIU) – Chiefs from the Bul-Nuer and Misseriya ethnic group completed a peace committee training in conflict management dialogue in Mayom County of Unity...
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S. Sudan politicians scrutinise Addis agreement
October 12,2012 (JUBA) - A parliamentary caucus bringing together all members of parliament from the ten states of South Sudan who are members of the country's governing Sudan People's Liberation...
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Kiir instructs the army to step up security in Juba
October 12, 2012 (JUBA) – South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, has instructed the army to be vigilant and step up security in and around Juba in order to contain criminals who are trying to cause...
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Security meeting to be held after approval of cooperation deal by South Sudan...
October 12, 2012 (KHARTOUM) — South Sudan Minister of Information, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, said Friday that the delayed joint security meeting will take place once the cooperation agreement with Sudan...
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