With NGOs seen as a political threat, a volunteer initiative that links...
With NGOs seen as a political threat, a volunteer initiative that links doctors and pharmacists with donors is funding much-needed healthcareA tea stall under a tree on one of Khartoum’s busiest roads...
View ArticleDavid Shearer decided on South Sudan because it was a 'remarkable' job...
David Shearer will be in charge of the United Nations' Mission in South Sudan. Photo / FileLink to web article here. Labour MP David Shearer says his decision to leave Parliament to head to...
View ArticleBodies with signs 'they were executed' found in South Sudan - UN
Link to web article here.Koboko - Internal United Nations reports obtained by The Associated Press say the UN officials in South Sudan found bodies with gunshot wounds "which indicate they were...
View ArticleSudan: Newspaper to Sue Sudan Security Service for Confiscations
Link to web article here.Khartoum — A daily newspaper in Khartoum that has been gagged seven times in two weeks has decided to sue the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) to claim...
View ArticleSudan Call leadership to meet to discuss support for civil disobedience: Arman
Link to web article here.December 13, 2016 (KHARTOUM) - The rebel Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/North (SPLM-N) said that consultations are underway to hold an urgent meeting for the leadership of...
View ArticleSudan says Egypt seized gold miners from its territory
Link to web article here.Link to web image here.KHARTOUM, Sudan – Sudan has accused Egypt of seizing Sudanese gold miners from its territory and confiscating their equipment. Sudanese state TV...
View ArticleSudan protests over Egyptian authorities' arrest of Sudanese miners
Link to web article here.Sudan on Tuesday protested to Cairo over Egyptian authorities' arrest of Sudanese gold miners from inside Sudan. "We have addressed the Egyptian Foreign Ministry and informed...
View ArticleSudanese Disobedience: Put pressure on Khartoum to avoid repression
Link to web article here.“Sudanese Disobedience Day” (December 19): The international community must warn Khartoum not to use excessive force in responseBy Eric ReevesAs Sudan approaches what has...
View ArticleExclusive: South Africa holds South Sudan rebel Machar as 'guest'
Link to web article here. By Ed Cropley| JOHANNESBURG South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar, who fled to Democratic Republic of Congo in August after fierce fighting, is being held in South Africa...
View ArticleIMF warns of “massive economic challenges” in South Sudan
“Thak, who is nine months old, with his mother in South Sudan.” Photo: Tristan Mcconnell/File Link to web article here.Nairobi/Juba, December 13, 2016 (SSNA) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF)...
View ArticleSudan: New Charges Against Czech, Sudanese Pastors
Sudan: New Charges Against Czech, Sudanese PastorsLink to web article here.Khartoum — The Sudanese security service (NISS) filed a new charge against a Czech and two Sudanese pastors, and a Christian...
View ArticleSudan: Juba and Khartoum Agree to Extend Oil Agreement
Sudan: Juba and Khartoum Agree to Extend Oil AgreementLink to web article here.By Mohammed AminSudan and South Sudan have extended an oil transit agreement signed in September 2012 for another three...
View ArticleA New Leaderless & Nonviolent Movement Is Taking Form in Sudan
A New Leaderless & Nonviolent Movement Is Taking Form in Sudan Link to web article here. For the second time in less than a month, the streets of Khartoum and other Sudanese urban areas went...
View ArticleSouth Sudan army chief of staff still "critically" ill: relatives
South Sudan army chief of staff still "critically" ill: relatives Link to web article here. December 21, 2016 (JUBA) - South Sudan army chief of staff, currently in a Kenyan-based hospital, is...
View ArticleNo need to take up arms if Bashir regime collapses : Minnawi
No need to take up arms if Bashir regime collapses : MinnawiDecember 21, 2016 (KHARTOUM) - Minni Minnawi, a leader of a Sudan Liberation Movement faction (SLM-MM) welcomed calls to topple the regime of...
View ArticleUN likely to vote Friday on South Sudan arms embargo
UN likely to vote Friday on South Sudan arms embargoBan Ki-moon on Monday told the Security Council that he feared genocide was about to start in South Sudan unless immediate action is taken. South...
View ArticleUNSC rejects S. Sudan arms embargo; Japan abstains
UNSC rejects S. Sudan arms embargo; Japan abstainsLink to web article here.NEW YORK (Jiji Press) — The U.N. Security Council on Friday rejected a U.S.-drafted resolution imposing an arms embargo and...
View ArticleSudan allocates $1,8 billion for defense in 2017
Sudan allocates $1,8 billion for defense in 2017December 23, 2016 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan has appropriated more than 29 billion pounds (SDG) (about $1,8 billion) to defense and security which represents the...
View ArticleThousands of S. Sudanese refugees fleeing into Uganda
Thousands of S. Sudanese refugees fleeing into Uganda Link to web article here. December 26, 2016 (ADJUMANI/JUBA) - The number of South Sudanese fleeing to Uganda continues to grow, with 7,046 new...
View ArticleSouth Sudan’s Kiir considering amnesty for inmates, says VP
South Sudan’s Kiir considering amnesty for inmates, says VPLink to web article here. December 28, 2016 (JUBA) – South Sudan president, Salva is considering, as a New Year “gift”, an amnesty for several...
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