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The first group South Sudanese Stuck in North Airlifted to Juba

May 14, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

JUBA – A flight carrying the first group of South Sudanese nationals from Sudan landed in the capital Juba on Monday to cheering crowds. Travel plans for these returnees changed several times due to fluctuations in north-south political relations. Both … read more »

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South Sudanese refugees returning home

May 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The first group of South Sudanese refugees stranded for months in a camp in Sudan is on its way to the south. About 400 people – out of a total of up to 15,000 – are being taken by bus … read more »

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Statement attributable to the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr. Ali Al-Za’tari

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Mr Ali Al-Za’tari, has expressed concern about the plight of South Sudanese people stranded at the Kosti way station amid reports that they and all international organizations working there will have … read more »

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Sudan, South Sudan clashes rage

April 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Juba – Sudanese warplanes bombed South Sudanese frontline positions four times at the weekend, while militia forces were attacking Southern troops in border areas, the Southern army said on Monday. “There is still bombardment in Panakuach,” with four bombs dropped … read more »

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South Sudan planning to move its capital from Juba

September 5, 2011 by benim

South Sudan said on Sunday it planned to move its capital to a more central location in the next few years, a project analysts say would be a costly distraction for a nation with almost no roads. Juba lies to … read more »

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South Sudan mulls new capital after independence

February 6, 2011 by benim

South Sudanese leaders said on Sunday they were considering building a new capital after their expected independence as the current hub Juba lacked infrastructure and space for new business. “A committee has been formed to look into a more suitable … read more »

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Sudan targets food self-sufficiency in 5 years

November 22, 2010 by benim

Sudan will prioritise agriculture to target self sufficiency within five years after the devastation of decades of civil wars, its agriculture minister said on Monday. Africa’s largest country must diversify its economy away from oil — from which it derives … read more »

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