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Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in South Sudan: feasible under current conditions?

February 7, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Jairo Munive Following decades of civil war South Sudan achieved independence from Sudan in mid-2011 as the culmination of a long peace process. Both the Government of South Sudan (GoSS) and international donors consider a successful Disarmament Demobilization and … read more »

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Why the armed forces of South Sudan shot down a UN helicopter

December 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Eric Reeves, On December 21, 2012—in a deeply tragic accident—military forces of South Sudan shot down a UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) MI-8 helicopter with four Russian pilots aboard. The incident occurred in Jonglei state, in a region … read more »

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Soldiers Killed as Tribal Leader On Ethiopian Border attacked by SPLA

December 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan’s army launched Monday a “successful” attack on the forces of Dak Kueth, a self-proclaimed prophet from Jonglei State, the military said on Tuesday. Initial reports said the 19 members of Kueth’s militia were killed but this was later … read more »

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The role of guns in the violence in South Sudan

December 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Steve Paterno Last week, in commemoration of Human Rights Day, I was interviewed by Radio France International (RFI) http://us.mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/#http://www.english.rfi.fr/africa/20121211-protestors-killed-south-sudan so as to highlight the issues of human rights abuses in South Sudan. The interview was as timely as it … read more »

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Civilian protection in the Republic of South Sudan, whose responsibility is it?

December 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Magok Alier Akuot The International Humanitarian Law defines civilian as a person who is not a member of his or her country’s armed forces or other militia. This definition is supplemented by The Free Legal Dictionary also defines civilian … read more »

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South Sudan rebel faction abandons war against Juba

May 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

South Sudan announced on Monday that a group of rebels have abandoned their armed struggle and returned to the country’s capital Juba, apparently in a response to a presidential amnesty to all rebel groups. JPEG – 10.1 kb South Sudan … read more »

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Who initiates hostilities between two Sudans?

May 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Zechariah Manyok Biar These days, Sudanese officials (both within Sudan and outside it) claim that South Sudan is the initiator of aggressions. They base their argument on the recent takeover of Panthou (Heglig) by the SPLA. When the African … read more »

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Time is money

April 29, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Zechariah Manyok Biar Before turning to what Sudan is preaching these days that South Sudan initiates aggressions, I would like to write about something that might not be popular at this time when we are facing external challenges. The … read more »

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Alex de Waal: Currently, it’s war for North and South Sudan

April 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sudan has been described as ‘Africa in microcosm.’ Formerly a single country, political conflict between North and South spawned its ongoing civil war through the second half of the 20th century which eventually culminated in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) … read more »

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Worshippers shot dead in South Sudan

December 28, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Juba – South Sudanese soldiers accidentally shot dead four Christmas Eve worshippers and wounded 15, the young nation’s military spokesperson said on Tuesday. “This is terrible,” Philip Aguer told AFP. “SPLA has never done such a thing before in our … read more »

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South Sudan army clash with heavily armed militia

March 17, 2011 by benim

South Sudan’s army fought militia in two oil-producing states on Thursday, underscoring the challenges ahead as southern leaders agreed to resume talks with the government in Khartoum. Southern Sudanese this year voted overwhelmingly to become an independent state on July … read more »

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Militia leader accuses South Sudan army of killings in Pibor

January 31, 2011 by benim

David Yauyau, a former civil servant turned rebel after losing parliamentary elections last year, on Sunday accused the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) of attacking and killing civilians in Pibor County, Jonglei State. Yauyau told Sudan Tribune from his base … read more »

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Sudan border clashes kill 36 as south votes

January 10, 2011 by benim

At least 36 people have died in clashes between Arab nomads and southerners near Sudan’s north- south border, leaders in the contested Abyei region said on Monday, on the second day of a vote on southern independence. Analysts say the … read more »

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Southern Sudanese desert north as split looms

January 10, 2011 by benim

Fatma Abdallah Deng fears she may become one of the last southern Sudanese living in Khartoum’s slums, as her neighbours move south to what they expect to become a new independent homeland. South Sudan’s referendum on secession was promised under … read more »

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A fresh start for Sudan

January 10, 2011 by benim

Northern and southern Sudan have fought each other for nearly 40 years since the country gained independence from Britain in 1956. Yesterday, the southerners began to take part in a week-long referendum on whether to secede. The majority are expected … read more »

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Sudan: Kiir votes, vows to protect northerners after secession

January 9, 2011 by benim

South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir Mayardit has officially voted to mark the historic commencement of the long-awaited self-determination referendum in the semi-autonomous region. Salva Kiir Mayardit, South Sudan’s President casts his vote at Dr. John Garang mausoleum polling center, January, … read more »

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Fear of violence in South Sudan poll – Video

January 9, 2011 by benim

South Sudanese army says that it has captured 32 fighters. A security chief says that he suspects the armed men are trying to discourage voters in some areas, and alleges they have been armed by the North.

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Former Lost Boys see bright future for South Sudan

January 9, 2011 by benim

Malihi Ayii Tok (left) and Thon Simon Kuany were two of the “Lost Boys” of Sudan. They escaped civil war and eventually made it to Toronto, where they were planning to vote in Sunday’s independence referendum. When Malith Ayii Tok … read more »

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How will secession of south affect Sudan’s north?

January 9, 2011 by benim

A January 9 referendum on secession for Sudan’s oil-producing south is likely to create a fragile new state that will need Western money and help, but also have far-reaching consequences for the north. The plebiscite fulfils a 2005 north-south peace … read more »

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Mass turn-out in South Sudan independence poll

January 9, 2011 by benim

Millions of jubilant south Sudanese started voting on Sunday in a long-awaited independence referendum that is expected to see their war-ravaged region emerge as a new nation. Huge queues built up outside polling stations before dawn in the southern capital … read more »

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4 Sudan soldiers killed on referendum eve

January 8, 2011 by benim

Juba – At least four people died in an attack on south Sudanese soldiers in a key oil-producing area on Saturday on the eve of a landmark referendum on independence for the region, a military spokesman said. “There were four … read more »

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