Tag Archives: North Sudan

South Sudan: National healing and building of a nation; we’re all equal!

March 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Suzanne Jambo Words can never be enough to emphasize how our people have ALL paid the price most dearly during our entire struggle for Freedom. No one was spared, from EVERY part of our Beloved Country, EVERY South Sudanese … read more »

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A radical approach needed in the national interest of South Sudan

November 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Jacob K. Lupai South Sudan, up until 9 July 2011, was an integral part of the Sudan. Precisely on the 9th July 2011 it became the independent Republic of South Sudan, the newest country on planet earth. What was … read more »

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In South Sudan malnutrition and disease are the killers not bullets

November 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Emily Cooper,independent (GETTY IMAGES)           Darfur and the DRC are two of the most dangerous places on earth, with armed factions fighting for control of territory and regular violent clashes. But far more dangerous than … read more »

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Independence struggle in Sudan has Geneva connection

July 7, 2011 by benim

As Americans celebrated the nation’s independence this week, South Sudan in East Africa is preparing its own independence and part of that story has reached the western suburbs. The story of South Sudan has nearly become lost in recent weeks … read more »

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’300 houses torched’ in Sudan’s Abyei

March 7, 2011 by benim

Khartoum – A US campaign group monitoring Sudan’s restive north-south border region said on Monday that 300 buildings in the Abyei village of Tajalei were torched by militia groups with links to Khartoum. “At least 300 buildings at Tajalei were … read more »

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Initial Result: South Sudan independence vote approved

January 19, 2011 by benim

JUBA, Sudan — Officials say preliminary results show more than 98 percent of voters in and near Southern Sudan’s capital voted for independence from the north. The referendum committee for Central Equatoria State on Wednesday posted their results of the … read more »

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South Sudan early returns show big vote for secession

January 16, 2011 by benim

Exhausted poll workers posted the first preliminary results from Southern Sudan’s weeklong independence referendum on Sunday, and an Associated Press count of a small sampling of the returns showed a huge vote for secession. Sudan’s south ended its independence vote … read more »

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South Sudan vote passes threshold

January 13, 2011 by benim

Organisers of a landmark South Sudan independence vote have confirmed that the turnout threshold needed for it to be valid has been reached, as Jimmy Carter, former US president, said the region looks set for nationhood. Drivers honked their horns … read more »

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US may take Sudan off state terror list by July

January 11, 2011 by benim

WASHINGTON — Sudan could be removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism as early as July if Khartoum recognizes the results of the referendum on independence for the south, a US official said Tuesday. “Should the referendum … read more »

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Governing party in South Sudan campaigns for independence

December 14, 2010 by benim

The Sudan People’s People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) announced that it supports a vote for independence. The announcement is significant since the position contradcts the terms of the 2005 peace agreement ending a long and bloody civil war with the north. … read more »

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US says Sudan out of time on Abyei referendum

December 14, 2010 by benim

Sudan has run out of time to organize a referendum on the future of its disputed Abyei region, meaning the North and South must agree to a political solution for the oil-rich territory, a senior U.S. official said on Monday. … read more »

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