Sudanese army denies accusations of involvement in South Sudan clashes
Sudanese army denies accusations of involvement in South Sudan clashesLink to web article here. December 21, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) has affirmed that the country would not...
View ArticleAttack on U.S. Aircraft Foils Evacuation in South Sudan
Attack on U.S. Aircraft Foils Evacuation in South SudanBy MICHAEL R. GORDON Published: December 21, 2013. Link to web article here. WASHINGTON — Three United States aircraft flying into a heavily...
View ArticleAs Christmas approaches, Sudan still in flames
The Ponds of HappenstancePolitics, Economics, and Life...from a conservative and libertarian perspectiveAs Christmas approaches, Sudan still in flames Link to web article here. There is little peace in...
View ArticleEnvoys Head to South Sudan as Fighting Continues
December 22, 2013 Envoys Head to South Sudan as Fighting Continues by VOA News Link to web article here. International and regional envoys are heading to South Sudan in an attempt to end violence...
View Article62,000 displaced by South Sudan violence: OCHA
62,000 displaced by South Sudan violence: OCHALink to web article here. December 22, 2013 (JUBA) – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says it has received reports that...
View ArticleGarang's Son Opens Heart On South Sudan Crisis
Garang's Son Opens Heart On South Sudan CrisisMabior Garang de Mabior, the son to departed South Sudan freedom fighter, John Garang, has slammed President Salva Kiir over the manner in which he is...
View ArticleAmericans airlifted from South Sudan city racked by violence
Americans airlifted from South Sudan city racked by violenceBy Marie-Louise Gumuchian, Elise Labott, and Barbara Starr, CNNDecember 22, 2013 -- Updated 2209 GMT (0609 HKT)Link to web article here....
View ArticleEx-rebels issue three-day ultimatum for surrender of dissident Unity state...
Ex-rebels issue three-day ultimatum for surrender of dissident Unity state commanderLink to web article here. December 22, 2013 (JUBA) – A former South Sudan rebel faction has issued an ultimatum to...
View ArticleSouth Sudan leaders fail to strike deal as violence continues
South Sudan leaders fail to strike deal as violence continuesLink to web article here. December 22 (JUBA) - South Sudanese president Salva Kiir Mayardit met with one of his main political opponents,...
View ArticleUS ups pressure in S. Sudan, but no military role likely
US ups pressure in S. Sudan, but no military role likely By Nicolas Revise12 hours agoLink to web article here.definitely check out this great @AFPAfrica infographic on situation in #SouthSudanCrisis...
View ArticleSouth Sudanese Tweeps to follow on #SouthSudanCrisis
South Sudanese Tweeps to follow on #SouthSudanCrisis By Lesley Anne Warner on December 22, 2013Link to web article here. Also check out the song “South Sudanese” by Mer, released over the summer,...
View ArticleSouth Sudan has 'unravelled'
South Sudan has 'unravelled'2013-12-23 09:27Link to web article here. (Picture: AFP)Related LinksUS ups pressure in South SudanUS citizens evacuated in South SudanEnvoys head to South Sudan as...
View ArticleEx-VP Machar says forces will divert oil revenues from Juba
Ex-VP Machar says forces will divert oil revenues from JubaLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (LONDON) - South Sudan’s former vice-president, Riek Machar, says forces under his command will...
View ArticleS. Sudan army ready to retake dissident-held towns
S. Sudan army ready to retake dissident-held townsLink to web article here. December 22, 2013 (RUMBEK) - The South Sudanese army (SPLA) is ready to retake key towns currently under the control...
View ArticleCORRECTED: Former US envoy blames S. Sudan’s Kiir for violence
CORRECTED: Former US envoy blames S. Sudan’s Kiir for violenceLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (JUBA) - The former United States special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan has offered an rare...
View ArticleJuba denies South Sudan vice-president resignation
Juba denies South Sudan vice-president resignationLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s government denied on Monday that vice president James Wani Igga had submitted a...
View ArticleKhartoum rules out amending 2014 budget over crisis in S. Sudan
Khartoum rules out amending 2014 budget over crisis in S. SudanLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan has no intention of amending the 2014 draft budget to account for the...
View ArticleSouth Sudan oil fields could possibly be targeted, says Sudan’s FM
South Sudan oil fields could possibly be targeted, says Sudan’s FMLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - Sudan’s foreign minister, Ali Ahmed Karti, has acknowledged that oil fields in...
View ArticleKhartoum welcomes Juba’s acceptance of IGAD’s mediation
Khartoum welcomes Juba’s acceptance of IGAD’s mediationLink to web article here. December 23, 2013 (KHARTOUM) - The Sudanese government has welcomed South Sudan’s president Silva Kiir Mayardit...
View ArticleCan South Sudan follow the footsteps of South Africa?
Can South Sudan follow the footsteps of South Africa?By: Amir IdrisLink to web article here.OPINION December 23, 2013 - While people around the world are mourning and reflecting on the legacy of Nelson...
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