South Sudan official says Sudan bombs oil field; Sudans’ presidential summit canceled after clash
5 min readSouth Sudan official says Sudan bombs oil field Boston.com By Michael Onyiego AP / March 27, 2012 JUBA, South Sudan—Sudan’s military bombed an oil field in South Sudan on Tuesday, a South Sudan official said, as a dangerous flare-up in border violence appeared to scuttle plans for a presidential summit … |
| South Sudan official says Sudan bombs oil field Seattle Post Intelligencer JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — An official in South Sudan’s Unity State says Sudan’s military has carried out an aerial attack near oil fields. Unity State Minister of Information Gideon Gatpan said Sudan dropped three bombs Tuesday near oil fields in the … |
| US adds South Sudan to a preferential trade program Sudan Tribune “I have determined that the Republic of South Sudan should be designated as a beneficiary developing country under the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences)” said the statement on the White House website. According to the Office of US Trade … |
| Sudans’ presidential summit canceled after clash CBS News JUBA, South Sudan — Sudan’s vice president says a summit planned between the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan has been canceled in the face of new violence along the countries’ shared border. Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Taha said late Monday … |
| Saving the lives of south sudanese mothers one midwife at a time TrustLaw A woman holds a candle during South Sudan’s independence day celebrations in Juba July 9, 2011. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic By Andrew Green* JUBA, Mar 24, 2012 (IPS) – Martha Borete Angela’s gaze sinks to the ground as she admits neither of her two … |
| South Sudan, Sudan Clash Along Tense, Disputed Border Voice of America March 27, 2012 South Sudan, Sudan Clash Along Tense, Disputed Border VOA News South Sudan is accusing Sudan of launching a second day of airstrikes on oil-rich territory along their disputed border, one day after a rare direct military confrontation … |
| Weapons link South Sudan’s White Army to prominent rebel groups Christian Science Monitor Support for South Sudan’s White Army is complex. Some say backing comes from a diaspora of armed youth, local politicians eager to stoke violence, and militias, writes a guest blogger. By Annette LaRocco, Guest blogger / March 27, 2012 • A version of … |
| South Sudan Delegation in Luanda AllAfrica.com Luanda — A delegation of South Sudan, led by its Minister of President’ Cabinet Affairs, Deng Alor Kuol, arrived this Tuesday in Luanda, for an official three-day visit in the country, under the bilateral cooperation between the two state. |
| UN Concerned Over Refugee Safety As Fighting Persists Near South Sudan-Sudan … AllAfrica.com The United Nations refugee agency today voiced concern over recurring fighting near the Yida refugee settlement in South Sudan, close to the border with Sudan, saying the clashes are putting residents of the camp at risk. “Our concerns are heightened … |
| ISRAEL: Deportation looms for South Sudan migrants IRINnews.org TEL AVIV, 27 March 2012 (IRIN) – Asylum-seekers from South Sudan living in Israel have until 31 March to return “home” or face deportation, but some have asked to stay, saying conditions are not yet conducive for their safe return. |
| Malaria Takes Center Stage and Center Court as Americans Rally to Save Lives … MarketWatch (press release) CHICAGO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Since last June, more than 130000 refugees–and counting–have entered South Sudan and neighboring countries to escape fighting on the border of Sudan. As the situation worsens, the United Nations … |
| President Obama suspends Argentina from trade program, adds South Sudan The Hill (blog) Meanwhile, the president also said that the Republic of South Sudan would join the GSP. “The suspension of Argentina’s GSP eligibility is based on a finding that the country is not in compliance with the statutory GSP eligibility criteria set by … |
| Brent crude stays above $125 on Fed comments, Iran Reuters * Bernanke comments indicate easy monetary policy to continue * Investors’ appetite for riskier assets boosted * Sudan president suspends meeting after clashes with South Sudan By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, March 27 (Reuters) – Brent held steady above … |
| Sudan Suspends Summit with South Sudan Following Clashes Voice of America (blog) Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has suspended an upcoming summit with South Sudanfollowing a series of fresh clashes between the two countries on Monday. President Bashir had been set to travel to Juba on April 3 to discuss disputes about oil … |
| The Fulfilled Drama of South Sudan Benydit and Guandit Not Bandit Sudan Tribune The thorny crown was prepared inside the chamber of the South Sudan Legislative Assembly, especially with the provocation that emanated fromthe summoning of Mr. Uncle Commander Elijah Malok, former Governor of the Bankof Southern Sudan who has his … |
| Race for South Sudan Mint India?s ONGC is in talks to build refining infrastructure in South Sudan. But Mint?s Utpal Bhaskar says that with other countries also eyeing the opportunity, India will face stiff competition. |
| South Sudan says Sudan bombs oil fields in border region Reuters UK JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan said the Sudanese air force had bombed the main oil fields in Unity state near the border with Sudan on Tuesday, as violence between the two escalated. “This morning as you called I heard the Antonov hovering over Bentiu … |
| US drops trade preferences for Argentina BusinessWeek Nearly all the world’s countries get the US preferences, which as of Monday apply as well to the Republic of South Sudan, Kirk announced. That leaves Argentina in the company of Syria, Belarus and the rest of Sudan as the only countries not eligible, … |
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