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South Sudan’s Proposed Economic Road Hailed By Ethiopia’s Regional Leader

Sudan Tribune Juba — A senior regional leader in Ethiopia has welcomed the proposed road project in South Sudan that would connect the two sisterly countries and promote trade between them. Gambella region’s vice president in Ethiopia, Gatluak Tut, told … read more »

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Leaders of Sudan, South Sudan to meet in second push for peace

The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan will hold their second summit in a month on January 24, a Sudanese official said on Tuesday, in a fresh bid to defuse tensions over oil, territory and other disputes. The neighbors came … read more »

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South Sudan publishes account to retrieve stolen public funds

South Sudan on Saturday published an account of top-level government officials who have been contacted to inform them of an amnesty, offering them the opportunity to return embezzled funds. JPEG – 37.3 kb South Sudan president, Salva Kiir (Central Banking) … read more »

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Sudans restart talks amid bombing accusations

South Sudan accused Sudan of launching fresh bombing raids on its territory on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the resumption of talks to avoid a collapse into all-out war between the African oil-producers. The reports, which could not be confirmed … read more »

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South Sudan says Sudan bombs, shells its territory

South Sudan said Sudan attacked it with aerial bombing raids and ground artillery on Monday and Tuesday, accusing Khartoum of trying to sabotage international peace initiatives. Juba said its armed forces could retaliate if Sudan made further assaults, raising the … read more »

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South Sudan official calls for removal of Mbeki from mediation process

South Sudanese officials and senior figures of the ruling party in Juba on Saturday added to calls for the removal of Thabo Mbeki, the chair of the African Union High Implementation Panel which has been mediating conflict resolution talks between … read more »

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South Sudan president: Sudan has ‘declared war’

South Sudan’s president said its northern neighbor has “declared war” on the world’s newest nation, just hours after Sudanese jets dropped eight bombs on his country. President Salva Kiir’s comments, made Tuesday during a trip to China, signal a rise … read more »

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S. Sudan says pullout continues as Obama urges talks

KHARTOUM, Sudan — South Sudanese forces were continuing a pullout from Sudan’s main Heglig oilfield on Saturday, an official said, as US President Barack Obama called on both states to have the courage to resume talks. “Our troops are still … read more »

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U.N. chief urges end to Sudan fighting

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged Sudan and South Sudan on Thursday to step back from the brink of war and return to the negotiating table. Ban called on South Sudan to immediately withdraw its forces from the oil-rich Heglig area, … read more »

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South Sudan, rebels sign truce

Juba – South Sudan has signed a ceasefire with the largest of several rebel groups which threaten the stability of the world’s newest nation, the government said on Tuesday. The deal to integrate an estimated 1 800 guerilla fighters into … read more »

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Khartoum accuses S Sudan in rebel attack

Khartoum – Khartoum threatened retaliation on Sunday after accusing breakaway South Sudan of backing a rebel attack inside its territory, adding to tensions which have sparked international concern. Rebels in a “revolutionary front” aimed at toppling the Khartoum regime claimed … read more »

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