South Sudan arrests MPs, journalists over protests

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South Sudan arrests MPs, journalists over protests
Daily Nation
South Sudan has arrested three MPs and six workers of the national radio and television for their alleged role in protests that resulted in death of at least 10 people last December. The demonstrations, which erupted in Western Bhar al Ghazal (WBG …

Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan in Ethiopia for Talks
New York Times
KHARTOUM, Sudan — The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, two nations that have been locked in a tense dispute over borders, territory and oil since the south split off and became its own country 18 months ago, arrived in the Ethiopian capital, Addis …

Sudan, South Sudan presidents meet as tensions simmer
The Daily Star
ADDIS ABABA: The rival leaders of Sudan and South Sudan arrived in Ethiopia Friday to push for progress on stalled economic, oil and security deals between the former civil war foes, officials said. The summit between Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir …

South Sudan holds up oil exports
BDlive
JUBA — South Sudan will delay resuming oil exports until at least mid-March even if the new African republic solves all security conflicts with Sudan at a presidential summit on Friday, Oil Minister Stephen Dhieu Dau has said. The comments, the first …

Forces Clash Ahead of Sudanese Summit
Wall Street Journal
South Sudan accused Sudan of attacking its troops along their oil-rich common border ahead of a planned summit between the two countries’ presidents, threatening the fragile security situation after a six-month lull in fighting. Sudan denied the …

Sudan, South Sudan presidents to meet
News24
Addis Ababa – Rival leaders of Sudan and South Sudan are due to meet on Friday in the Ethiopian capital to push for progress on stalled economic, oil and security deals that were drafted to ease tension between the former civil war foes. The meeting …

South Sudan accuses north of fresh attacks
Africa Review
South Sudan on Thursday accused neighbouring Sudan of staging fresh ground and air attacks on her territory ahead of a presidential summit to be held on Friday. Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) war planes raided Raja County in Western Bhar-el-Ghazal State …

Sudanese leaders Bashir and Kiir to meet in Ethiopia
BBC News
The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan are to meet to address disputes that brought them close to war following the South’s independence in 2011. President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan and Salva Kiir of South Sudan are set to discuss speeding up the …

South Sudan proposes binding international arbitration to resolve border …
Fox News
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – A South Sudan official says the country’s president is going to propose the use of binding international arbitration to resolve a border dispute with Sudan. Leaders from Sudan and South Sudan arrived in Ethiopia on Friday to …

Kenya: USPresence in South Sudan to Benefit Business
AllAfrica.com
Kenyan companies seeking to expand reach to South Sudan will benefit from a stabilising American presence in the new country, according to global risk consulting and advisory firm DaMina Advisors. The firm singles out financial, consumer and retail …

Globe Trot: South Sudan camp, Iraqi Shiites killed, Iran sanctions, Zero Dark …
World Magazine
Tensions are growing in Maban County, South Sudan—an area we’ve focused on that has a rich heritage of Christian ministry and has since mid-2011 attracted more than 44,000 displaced people to a makeshift camp following fighting between Sudanese …

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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