China to hold consultative conference on S. Sudan in Khartoum
China to hold consultative conference on S. Sudan in KhartoumLink to web article here. January 5, 2015 (ADDIS ABABA) – A peace consultative conference on the political and security situation in South...
View ArticleLibya bars entry of Sudanese nationals into the country over terror concerns
Libya bars entry of Sudanese nationals into the country over terror concernsLink to web article here. January 5, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – The internationally-recognized Libyan government announced on Monday a...
View ArticlePro-federalism governor rejects Machar’s plan for 21 states
Pro-federalism governor rejects Machar’s plan for 21 states JUBA (6 Jan.) Link to web article here. Governor Joseph Bakosoro, an Equatorian politician who has been calling for the transformation of...
View ArticleTop LRA commander surrenders to US forces
Top LRA commander surrenders to US forces WASHINGTON (6 Jan.) Link to web article here. United States forces in Central Africa have taken into custody a man claiming to be a top member of Lord's...
View ArticleSPLA-IO admits losing 20+ soldiers in fighting
SPLA-IO admits losing 20+ soldiers in fighting BENTIU (6 Jan.) Link to web article here. South Sudanese rebel group SPLA-IO has acknowledged losing more than 20 soldiers in fighting south of Bentiu,...
View ArticleRenewed air raids on East Jebel Marra
Renewed air raids on East Jebel Marra January 6 - 2015EAST JEBEL MARRA / TAWILALink to web article here. Bombing in South Kordofan (RD)The Sudanese Air Force launched new air raids on East Jebel Marra...
View ArticleThousands hiding in Darfur’s East Jebel Marra without water, food
Thousands hiding in Darfur’s East Jebel Marra without water, food January 6 - 2015EAST JEBEL MARRA / TAWILALink to web article here. The area of Kaguro and surroundings, East Jebel Marra (Albert...
View ArticleVillagers continue to flee to North Darfur camps
Villagers continue to flee to North Darfur camps January 6 - 2015NORTH DARFURLink to web article here.A displaced woman in Abu Shouk camp, North Darfur (blogs.lt.vt.edu)People continue to arrive at...
View ArticleHabaniya, Fellata sign peace protocol in South Darfur
Habaniya, Fellata sign peace protocol in South Darfur January 6 - 2015NYALALink to web article here. Members of the Beni Hussein and Abbala tribes at a peace conference in El Fasher, capital of North...
View ArticleS. Sudan gov’t did not kill the Nuer in December, 2013
S. Sudan gov’t did not kill the Nuer in December, 2013By Gordon BuayLink to web article here. January 6, 2014 - I want to dispute the propaganda of the rebels in North America who are telling lies...
View ArticleSouth Sudan warring parties threaten to resume hostilities
South Sudan warring parties threaten to resume hostilitiesLink to web article here. January 7, 2015 (JUBA) - South Sudanese rival parties on Tuesday traded threats to wage an all-out war on each other...
View ArticleS. Sudan: Church mobilises 200 peace campaigners for Lake State
S. Sudan: Church mobilises 200 peace campaigners for Lake StateThe Peace Mobilisers group is an independent peace and reconciliation body in South Sudan meant to “build bridges across political and...
View ArticleSanctions for Peace in South Sudan
Sanctions for Peace in South SudanBy PETER BIAR AJAKJAN. 7, 2015Link to web article here. PhotoCredit Dale Edwin Murray After about a year of on-off negotiations between the government of South Sudan...
View Article2014: A year of rising hostility toward Christians
2014: A year of rising hostility toward Christians Published: Jan. 7, 2015 by World Watch MonitorLink to web article here. World Watch List reveals worsening conditions in AfricaSister Maria, of the...
View Article'Not Forgotten': The Top 50 Countries Where It's Most Difficult To Be A...
'Not Forgotten': The Top 50 Countries Where It's Most Difficult To Be A Christian Open Doors says 2014 saw the worst persecution of Christians in the 'modern era'—but not because of violence.Sarah...
View ArticlePersecution in Sudan: a global view
Persecution in Sudan: a global viewOpen Doors released its latest World Watch List (WWL) on January 7, 2015. The annual list ranks the top 50 countries "where Christians face the most persecution,"...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: No Census Before June Election
South Sudan: No Census Before June Election Men carry ballot boxes after elections in South Sudan in 2011. Link to web article here. Related Articles South Sudan Refugees Speak Out Against June 30...
View ArticleUS warns citizens against traveling to South Sudan
US warns citizens against traveling to South SudanLink to web article here. January 8, 2015 (JUBA) – The United States Department of State warned its citizens against travelling to South Sudan due to...
View ArticleSouth Sudan downplays US warnings on insecurity
South Sudan downplays US warnings on insecurityLink to web article here. January 9, 2015 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s foreign ministry said is was "unnecessary" for the United States to warn its citizens...
View ArticleObama urged to support arms embargo on S. Sudan
Obama urged to support arms embargo on S. SudanLink to web article here. January 9, 2015 (JUBA) – The United States President, Barack Obama should call for and support a comprehensive United Nations...
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