UN Chief Urges Sudan, South Sudan to Resume Negotiations
11 min read| UN Chief Urges Sudan, South Sudan to Resume Negotiations Voice of America (blog) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Sudan and South Sudan to “disengage” and return to negotiations after recent reports of fighting along their border. Speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York Wednesday, Mr. Ban said another element … |
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| South Sudan army continues border recruitment Sudan Tribune May 8, 2012 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s army (SPLA) on Tuesday said passed out 830 recruits who underwent intensive basic military training at a military base in Mapel, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, which borders Sudan, as mobilisation of young men into the … |
| Khartoum bombs Unity State, South Sudan alleges Sudan Tribune By Bonifacio Taban Kuich May 8, 2012 (BENTIU) – South Sudan’s army (SPLA) has accused the Sudanese government of bombing oil-rich Unity State on Friday and Saturday in violation of a UN Security Council on May 2 calling for a cessation of hostilities. |
| Official: Sudan warplanes bomb South Sudan Daily Herald A South Sudanese military official says Sudan has resumed its aerial bombardment of southern territory, violating international calls for a cessation of hostilities between the two Sudans. Col. Kella Dual Kueth, deputy spokesman for the South Sudan … |
| Prominent Sudan Journalist Detained Over Comments On Border Fighting AllAfrica.com Khartoum — Faisal Mohamed Salih, a Sudanese journalist, was detained on Tuesday by agents of the National Security and Intelligence Services (NISS) after being harassed for weeks over comments he made on fighting in the country’s border state of South … |
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| Music video by South Sudanese singer Yaba Angelosi Christian Science Monitor The January 2011 referendum is symbolized in this music video by South Sudanese singer Yaba Angelosi. The January 2011 referendum is symbolized in this music video by South Sudanesesinger Yaba Angelosi. François Hollande’s victory may represent change … |
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| South Sudan Accuses Sudan of More Airstrikes Voice of America May 09, 2012 South Sudan Accuses Sudan of More Airstrikes VOA News South Sudan says Sudan has carried out cross-border airstrikes in violation of a United Nations-backed cease-fire. Military spokesman Kella Dual Kueth on Wednesday accused Sudan of … |
| South Sudan accuses Khartoum of more border attacks Arab News By REUTERS JUBA: South Sudan accused Sudan yesterday of bombing and shelling seven areas on the southern side of their disputed border in the last 48 hours, calling the acts a violation of a UN-backed cease-fire which should have begun on Saturday. |
| India’s Karuturi eyes Ethiopia exports to S.Sudan, Kenya Reuters “Everything is for Ethiopia, but we will also export to South Sudan and Kenya,” Karuturi said. Official data shows annual land rental rates for foreign firms ranged from $12.8 per hectare to just $1.15, one of the cheapest in the world. |
| Sudan offers tribe in disputed region citizenship KTAR.com The offer comes amid an increasingly volatile conflict with the now independent South Sudan. On Wednesday, the South Sudanese military said Sudan resumed aerial bombardment of the south’s territory. In Khartoum, Interior Ministry official Salaheddin … |
| South Sudan may face fiscal collapse by July, leaked report says Los Angeles Times South Sudan could run out of reserves and possibly face “state collapse” as soon as July after shutting off its oil, according to a confidential report leaked to news media that appears to be from the World Bank. The March memo, first reported and … |
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| Region’s Refugee Nightmare AllAfrica.com An upsurge in violence in Somalia, fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan has sent afresh wave of refugees fleeing their countries burdening economies in the East Africa region that can barely take … |
| S. Sudan launches conflict early warning and response unit Sudan Tribune By Julius N. Uma May 9, 2012 (JUBA) – South Sudan has officially launched its long-awaited national Conflict Early Warning and Response Unit (CEWERU); a system earmarked to deepen the government’s ability to pro-actively respond to risks of violent …Bombs and hunger haunt Sudan’s Nuba mountains |
Reuters –
* Rebels accuse Sudan of bombing civilians, Khartoum denies * South Kordofan is another hotspot in flickering border war * Hundreds hide from fighting in rocky caves in mountains By Hereward Holland NUBA MOUNTAINS, Sudan, May 10 (Reuters) – Leaning on …
New Vision –
Colonel Felix Kulayigye said any intervention in the affairs of a neighboring country would be contrary to Uganda’s peacekeeping role in Somalia. According to Voice of America, Kulayigye said allegations Uganda is supporting Sudanese rebels are a ploy …
Independent Online –
By Ian Timberlake Khartoum – Sudan’s army said it fought with South Sudan along the disputed border on Wednesday while the South alleged it came under Sudanese air attack, violating a four-day-old UN-imposed ceasefire. The army in Khartoum said it had …
Myjoyonline.com –
South Sudan has accused Sudan of bombing within its territory, in violation of a UN Security Council resolution to end hostilities. Juba’s information minister told the BBC several areas had been targeted in air raids in the last 48 hours.
Bernama –
KHARTOUM, May 10 (BERNAMA-NNN-SUNA) — Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Karti said Khartoum’s relations with the Arab world have surpassed the stage of political support to one of effective participation by Arab states in implementing economic development …
Reuters Africa –
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese army troops have pushed out rebels who had seized control of a town in the western Darfur region, a state-linked media website said on Wednesday, the latest violent incident in the troubled area.
News24 –
The UN says bodies lay in the battle-damaged town of Girayda after a brief occupation by rebel troops in the war-plagued Darfur region of western Sudan. Khartoum – The United Nations said bodies lay in the battle-damaged town of Girayda on Wednesday, …
Voice of America (blog) -
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on Sudan and South Sudan to “disengage” and return to negotiations after recent reports of fighting along their border. Speaking to the UN General Assembly in New York Wednesday, Mr. Ban said another element …
Chicago Tribune –
JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan accused Sudan on Wednesday of bombing and shelling seven areas on the southern side of their disputed border in the last 48 hours, calling the acts a violation of a UN-backed ceasefire which should have begun on Saturday.
Deutsche Welle –
South Sudan has claimed that Sudan has resumed a campaign of aerial bombardment against it, violating a UN cease-fire. Meanwhile, Khartoum accuses its neighbor of supporting rebels in the region of Darfur. A military spokesman for South Sudan alleged …
Jakarta Post –
Sudan resumed its aerial bombardment of South Sudan, violating international calls for a cessation of hostilities between the two countries, a South Sudanese military official said Wednesday. Col. Kella Dual Kueth, deputy spokesman for the South Sudan …
Los Angeles Times –
South Sudan could run out of reserves and possibly face “state collapse” as soon as July after shutting off its oil, according to a confidential report leaked to news media that appears to be from the World Bank. The March memo, first reported and …
Pakistan Daily Times –
KHARTOUM: Sudan and South Sudan faced a United Nations deadline on Wednesday to pull troops back from their disputed border, as the South alleged violation of a ceasefire in effect since May 4. Both sides are to establish a “Safe Demilitarised Border …
Voice of America (blog) –
A Sudanese news agency says government forces have regained control of the rebel-held town of Girayda in the violence-plagued Darfur region of western Sudan. The semiofficial Sudan Media Center quoted government officials as saying nine soldiers and an …
Ahram Online –
The moment the besieged British king in Shakespeare’s ‘Cymbeline’ defies a far stronger Roman empire to declare his people’s independence is filled with tension in any production. For the South Sudanese troupe putting on the play one chilly spring …
Ahram Online –
Following a short-lived occupation by rebel troops in the Darfur region of western Sudan on Wednesday, Sudan’s army was able to regain control of Girayda town and the surrounding area. The Sudanese Media Center (SMC), which is close to the country’s …
Boston.com –
May 09, 2012|AP A Sudan news agency says Sudanese armed forces have repulsed an attack by Darfur rebels in a town in South Darfur. Nine soldiers and an unknown number of rebels were killed. The semiofficial Sudan Media Center quoted government …
The Australian –
THE United Nations said bodies lie in the battle-damaged town of Girayda after a brief occupation by rebel troops in the war-plagued Darfur region of western Sudan. Sudan’s army regained control of Girayda town and the surrounding area but nine …
The Hindu –
With reference to the editorial The Sudan challenge published in The Hindu on April 28, Omer Elamin Abdalla, Charge d’Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in New Delhi, says: We agree with you totally that the escalation of conflicts between …
Chicago Tribune –
WASHINGTON — In response to numerous requests, Sudan Tribune is making the report used for the story ‘EXCLUSIVE: South Sudan economy on the verge of collapse, World Bank warns’ available to our readers. Yesterday the World Bank issued a statement …
Independent Online –
By SAPA Kampala – Uganda says fresh allegations by Sudan that Uganda supports anti-Sudan rebels is a tactic to divert attention from Uganda’s claim that Sudan is sheltering warlord Joseph Kony. James Mugume, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Foreign …
Voice of America –
May 09, 2012 South Sudan Accuses Sudan of More Airstrikes VOA News South Sudan says Sudan has carried out cross-border airstrikes in violation of a United Nations-backed cease-fire. Military spokesman Kella Dual Kueth on Wednesday accused Sudan of …
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South Sudan military spokesman says bombing by northern forces amounts to violation of a UN-backed ceasefire. South Sudan has accused Sudan of bombing and shelling areas on the southern side of their disputed border, calling the acts a violation of a …
Washington Post –
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan officials said Wednesday that a fresh allegation by Sudan that Uganda supports anti-Sudan rebels is a tactic to divert attention from Uganda’s claim that Sudan is sheltering warlord Joseph Kony.
Christian Science Monitor –
At this time last year, South Sudan was preparing to become Africa’s newest nation. Now the dispute between South Sudan and Sudan may turn both into the latest failed states. By Scott Baldauf, Staff writer / May 9, 2012 A SPLA-N fighter holds up his …
U.S. News & World Report –
By MICHAEL ONYIEGO, AP JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Sudan resumed its aerial bombardment of South Sudan, violating international calls for a cessation of hostilities between the two countries, a South Sudanese military official said Wednesday. Col.
Independent Online –
By SAPA Juba – Sudanese war planes have launched renewed air strikes against South Sudan, violating a UN Security Council resolution to end weeks of a bitter border conflict, the South’s army said on Wednesday. “The Republic of Sudan has been randomly …
News24 – May 9, 2012
The wide appeal of this first dedicated guide to Sudan will satisfy the needs of aid workers,… Was R236.95 Now R201.41 Khartoum – Sudan and South Sudan faced a United Nations deadline on Wednesday to pull troops back from their disputed border, …
Huffington Post – May 9, 2012
By MICHAEL ONYIEGO 05/09/12 05:28 PM ET Sudanese soldiers walk in the oil town of Heglig on April 24, 2012. (EBRAHIM HAMID/AFP/GettyImages) JUBA, South Sudan — Sudan resumed its aerial bombardment of South Sudan, violating international calls for a …
Chicago Tribune – May 9, 2012
* Rebels intend to topple the Khartoum govt * Attack comes after Sudan and S.Sudan border clashes KHARTOUM, May 8 (Reuters) – Rebels in Sudan’s western Darfur region said on Tuesday they had seized control of a town from Sudanese government troops, …
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