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Omar al-Bashir visits south Sudan ahead of independence vote

January 4, 2011 by benim

Despite plea for unity, Khartoum leader appears resigned to south choosing secession in referendum and offers his support. In his last visit to southern Sudan before Sunday’s independence referendum, President Omar al-Bashir promised voters that he would “congratulate and celebrate … read more »

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Sudan vote tests Obama’s Africa diplomacy

January 4, 2011 by benim

South Sudan’s independence referendum on Sunday marks the start of a new test for U.S. diplomacy in the region, which analysts say could yet present President Barack Obama with his “Rwanda moment” if violence explodes in its wake. U.S. officials … read more »

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Sudan a history divided – Video

January 3, 2011 by benim
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Will independent South Sudan be like Somalia?

January 3, 2011 by benim

We have entered 2011 and there is strong indication that South Sudanese are going to vote for secession, starting from Sunday this week. That means we will now turn our focus on the future of South Sudan, or whatever the … read more »

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Will Sudan explode on Obama’s watch?

January 2, 2011 by benim

Looking back on his presidency, Bill Clinton has often expressed regret over his administration’s failure to stop the genocide that ravaged Rwanda in 1994 and cost 800,000 lives, even referring to it as a “personal failure” on his part. And … read more »

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Sudan: Death of a dream

January 1, 2011 by benim

The Nile River links the people of North and South Sudan as it has done for thousands of years [Al Jazeera] This is a love letter to Sudan- a failed state in every sense. To the 2.5 million Sudanese from … read more »

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Will Sudan break apart?

January 1, 2011 by benim

In just over a week, a political earthquake may rock Sudan and send tremors across Africa. As the result of an expected referendum on January 9, it appears likely that southern Sudan’s 8mn inhabitants will vote to separate from the … read more »

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Sudan withdraws from Darfur peace talks in Qatar, rebels call move ‘declaration of war’

December 30, 2010 by benim

DOHA, Qatar – A Sudanese official says his government has withdrawn from peace talks with Darfur rebel groups, but it is still committed to making peace. Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir threatened to call off the talks in Qatar and return … read more »

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Sudan President gives ultimatum on Darfur talks

December 29, 2010 by benim

Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has threatened to call off peace talks in Qatar with Darfur rebels and return negotiations to Sudan if agreement is not reached within a day. Al-Bashir was speaking Wednesday during a visit to Nyala in southern … read more »

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Sudan police killed in clash with Darfur rebels

November 4, 2010 by benim

Several Sudanese policemen have been killed in a battle with rebels in Sudan’s western Darfur region, the Sudanese government says. Reports about the clash differ, with both sides claiming a crushing victory. The government says its forces killed many rebels, … read more »

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Sudan: Don’t Ignore AU Justice Recommendations

October 29, 2010 by benim

International Actors Should Press for Cooperation With the ICC, Wider Accountability in Darfur. (New York) – Sudan has failed to act on recommendations made a year ago by the African Union High-Level Panel on Darfur, Human Rights Watch said in … read more »

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Sudanese court sentences Kalma resident to death by hanging in Darfur

October 25, 2010 by benim

A Sudanese court sentenced to death by hanging on Sunday a resident of Kalma camp in South Darfur for alleged attempt to kill a supporter of the Doha peace process, Sudan Tribune has learnt. Hussein Hassan Abdel Kareem was arrested … read more »

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