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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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Darfur rebels resume ceasefire talks with Sudan

December 21, 2010 by benim

Darfur’s rebel Justice and Equality Movement has restarted ceasefire talks with Sudan’s government, seven months after it walked out of the tortuous peace process, mediators and rebels said on Monday. JEM, seen as Darfur’s most militarily powerful insurgent group, told … read more »

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Fighting in Sudan’s Darfur forces 12,000 to flee

December 19, 2010 by benim

As many as 12,000 people have fled fresh fighting between Sudan’s army and Darfur rebels and are heading towards already overcrowded camps and settlements in the strife-torn territory, peacekeepers said on Sunday. Sudan’s army has clashed with insurgents in the … read more »

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Sudan army, JEM rebels clash in North Darfur

November 7, 2010 by benim

Darfur rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) clashed Saturday in North Darfur state with the Sudanese army, after fighting in South Darfur and North Kordofan during the last two days. JEM and the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) confirmed the last … 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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Travel warning issued for Sudan

October 26, 2010 by benim

All travel to areas of Darfur in Sudan should be avoided by British nationals, the British government said in a Tuesday travel warning. The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office updated its travel advisory for Sudan, saying all sections of Darfur … read more »

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Darfur’s JEM rebels open to discussions in Qatar

October 24, 2010 by benim

Darfur’s rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) said Sunday it was ready to start discussions with international mediators in Qatar, but was not yet prepared to re-join full peace negotiations. JEM, seen as the region’s most militarily powerful rebel force, … read more »

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