(Why) South Sudan’s Independence Is Something Worth Celebrating
(Why) South Sudan’s Independence Is Something Worth Celebrating "Even On Its Dismal Third Birthday, South Sudan’s Independence Is Something Worth Celebrating. Gone is the possibility of...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: Allegations of Missing Dutch €500 Million and the Facts
South Sudan: Allegations of Missing Dutch €500 Million and the Facts 10 Jul 2014 | by Tom Buitelaar and Jill Coster van VoorhoutLink to web article here. The recent accusations that after six months...
View ArticleRainy season worsens South Sudan crisis
Rainy season worsens South Sudan crisis At one UN site alone, approximately four children below the age of five are dying each day.Simona Foltyn Last updated: 13 Jul 2014 10:33Link to web article...
View ArticleSouth Sudan envoy urges citizens to shun tribalism
South Sudan envoy urges citizens to shun tribalismLink to web article here. July 12, 2014 (KAMPALA) – South Sudan’s ambassador to Uganda, Samuel Luate, has warned citizens against tribalism, saying it...
View ArticleUN: South Sudan Fuelling “Refugee Exodus” Into Uganda and Region
UN: South Sudan Fuelling “Refugee Exodus” Into Uganda and RegionJuly 12, 2014 East Africa Anita AshabaLink to web article here. The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) calls for immediate response...
View Article‘We’re treating hundreds of severely malnourished children’
‘We’re treating hundreds of severely malnourished children’ LEER (15 Jul.) Link to web article here. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) says more aid groups and more food are needed in southern Unity State,...
View ArticleGovernor Konga visits Morobo, Yei, calls for federalism
Governor Konga visits Morobo, Yei, calls for federalism MOROBO/YEI (15 Jul.) Link to web article here. The Governor of Central Equatoria has returned to the state capital Juba after visiting Morobo and...
View ArticleIGAD official tells rebel leader “stupid” comment was misquoted
IGAD official tells rebel leader “stupid” comment was misquotedLink to web article here. July 14, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – A senior official of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said he...
View ArticleS. Sudan’s Kiir says rebel leader Machar uses “spiritual” powers
S. Sudan’s Kiir says rebel leader Machar uses “spiritual” powersLink to web article here. July 14, 2014 (BAGARI) - South Sudan president, Salva Kiir on Monday accused his former deputy-turned rebel...
View ArticleICC sets November trial date for Darfur rebel commander
ICC sets November trial date for Darfur rebel commanderLink to web article here. July 14, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has announced that the trial for a Darfur rebel...
View ArticleUS sanctions pose serious threat to Sudan’s strategic wheat reserves
US sanctions pose serious threat to Sudan’s strategic wheat reservesLink to web article here. July 14, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – Sudan’s strategic reserve of wheat has declined sharply due to refusal of...
View ArticleSudan's Bashir: 163 troops 'martyred'
Sudan's Bashir: 163 troops 'martyred' AFP | Khartoum July 14, 2014 Last Updated at 17:49 IST Link to web article here. Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, giving a rare battlefield toll, says 163...
View ArticleAs Sudan oil map changes, India works alongside China
As Sudan oil map changes, India works alongside ChinaJyoti Malhotra | Khartoum April 8, 2011 Last Updated at 00:36 IST Link to web article here. Africa’s oil map is on the verge of dramatic...
View Article“Shocking” rates of malnutrition among South Sudanese children
“Shocking” rates of malnutrition among South Sudanese childrenLink to web article here. July 15, 2014 (JUBA) – Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has described the rates of malnutrition...
View ArticleSouth Sudan acquires more weapons amid rebel protests
South Sudan acquires more weapons amid rebel protestsLink to web article here.July 15, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudanese rebels have protested against the recent acquisition of more weapons from...
View ArticleFresh fighting in South Sudan’s Unity state sparks panic
Fresh fighting in South Sudan’s Unity state sparks panicLink to web article here. July 15, 2014 (KAMPALA) – Heavy fighting between rebels and government forces on Tuesday sparked widespread panic among...
View ArticleSudan’s Mahdi sets condition for resuming participation in national dialogue
Sudan’s Mahdi sets condition for resuming participation in national dialogueLink to web article here. July 15, 2014 (KHARTOUM) - The leader of the opposition National Umma Party (NUP) Sadiq al-Mahdi on...
View ArticleSudan to Sign U.S.$50 Million Loan Agreement With Kuwait Development Fund
Sudan to Sign U.S.$50 Million Loan Agreement With Kuwait Development Fund 15 July 2014Link to web article here.Khartoum — The Sudanese legislative and executive bodies are considering a $50 million...
View ArticleSudan: Mohamed Salah Exceeds the Legal Period of Detention, and Goes On...
Sudan: Mohamed Salah Exceeds the Legal Period of Detention, and Goes On Hunger Strike15 July 2014press releaseLink to web article here. Cairo — The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)...
View ArticleIn Sudan, the Janjaweed Rides Again
The Opinion Pages| Op-Ed Contributor In Sudan, the Janjaweed Rides AgainBy AHMED HUSSAIN ADAMJULY 16, 2014Link to web article here. PhotoThis story is included with an NYT Opinion...
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