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Headlines from Sudan: August 24th

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

JEM calls for release of Dr Khalil Ibrahim Radio Dabanga

  • The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) reiterated on Tuesday its appeal for the safe release of its president Dr Khalil Ibrahim who has been detained in Tripoli, Libya since 2010.

SPLM-N distrusts Al-Bashir’s truce in South Kordofan Sudan Tribune

  • The armed opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) has voiced skepticism in reaction to a truce declared by Sudan’s president Omar Al-Bashir in South Kordofan, saying the move aims to deflect attention from abuses and an imminent military offensive.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 23rd

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

South Kordofan ceasefire declared by Sudan’s Bashir BBC

  • Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir declared a two week ceasefire in South Kordofan. A spokesman for the Sudanese armed forces said fighting has reduced in South Kordofan this month because of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

UNMISS ready to support reconciliation efforts, says SRSG Hilde Johnson Miraya FM

  • The Special Representative of the UN Secretary General (SRSG), Hilde F. Johnson, expressed deep concern about the violent attacks in recent days and urged for restraint amongst the Murle and Lou Nuer communities in Jonglei State.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 20th-22nd

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

Death toll rises in Jonglei State raid Miraya FM

  • The reported death toll from inter-tribal clashes in Jonglei State has risen, with some estimates now at over 600. On Thursday, armed groups reportedly from the Murle tribe carried out attacks on three Payams in Wuror County in Jongeli. The Jonglei State Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Gabriel Gai Riem, said that about 2000 houses were burned down and more than 3000 head of cattle stolen. However, according to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMIS) only 58 deaths have been confirmed.

Sudan to let UN access South Kordofan Sudan Tribune

  • Sudan has agreed to let six UN agencies under local supervision to assess humanitarian needs in its war-stricken state of South Kordofan.  Since fighting between on June 5th, the Sudanese government has severely limited humanitarian access to provide aid or even assess the situation.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 12th

Friday, August 12th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

UNAMID and Sudan’s spy chief discuss security in Darfur – Sudan Tribune

  • The head of UNAMID and the director of the Sudanese security service met yesterday to discuss recent developments and the security situation in Dafur. The head of UNAMID also reassured the Sudanese Foreign Minister of the mission’s commitment to respecting Sudan’s national sovereignty, after Sudan expressed concern over changes to the UNAMID mandate.

Washington invites Sudanese parties to meet on Darfur conflict in September – Sudan Tribune

  • US Senior Advisor for Darfur Dane Smith proposed a Darfur forum in Washington next September. Smith met yesterday in London with a delegation of the Justice and Equality Movement to discuss prospects for peace.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 11th

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

Armed militia detains two trains- Radio Dabanga

  • An armed militia in South Kordofan detained two trains headed to South Sudan on Tuesday, one carrying goods and another carrying passengers. The train carrying passengers was released yesterday, and their conditions for release of the other train were either one billion Sudanese pounds or a formal agreement allowing the trade with South Sudan. The militia claimed that clashes took place with government forces on Wednesday.

SPLM accuses Khartoum of refusing to withdraw its troops in Abyei – Sudan Tribune

  • A senior official of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has accused the government of Sudan of refusing to withdraw its troops from Abyei, even though the new UN Interim Security Force in Abyei has begun to deploy.

WFP employee shot dead- Radio Dabanga

  • An armed group in West Darfur on Tuesday shot and killed a World Food Program employee and beat his wife and child to death.

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Timeline of attacks in South Kordofan

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Since violence began in South Kordofan on June 5th, over 200,000 civilians have been forced from their homes. The Government of Sudan has conducted house to house raids, extrajudicial executions, and continues to bomb villages throughout South Kordofan. The Sudanese government has also heavily restricted the ability of UN peacekeepers, journalists, and humanitarian organizations from accessing much of the region making it incredibly difficult to provide aid or learn about attacks on the ground.

Click here to see a timeline of reported attacks in South Kordofan

Timeline of violence in South Kordofan

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Headlines from Sudan: August 10th

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

Sudan grants China oil exploration rights in ‘promising’ areas- Sudan Tribune

  • The Sudanese government has granted China oil exploration concessions in three promising areas. The announcement was made following a meeting between President Bashir and the Chinese Foreign Minister, who spent two days in Khartoum.

UNSC meeting failed to call for ceasefire in South Kordofan, Sudan says – Sudan Tribune

  • Yesterday’s UN Security Council meeting on South Kordofan failed to produce a resolution or statement calling for a ceasefire. The representatives of China, Russia, India and Lebanon voiced their objections to such a measure because information on atrocities is unverifiable.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 9th

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

Darfur, S. Kordofan rebels agree to overthrow Sudanese government, JEM rebuffs alliance- Sudan Tribune

  • The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in South Kordofan and two factions of the Sudan Liberation Movement signed an alliance with the goal of overthrowing President Bashir and his government and establishing a secular state. The Justice and Equality Movement did not join the accord because it said the focus should be on a citizenship rights state, not a secular state.

JEM negotiation team departs from Doha- Radio Dabanga

  • The Justice and Equality Movement mediation team announced it will be leaving Doha and says it will return only when negotiations become serious.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 6th-8th

Monday, August 8th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

South Kordofan SPLA in the media war- Sudan Tribune

  • The Sudan People’s Liberation Army in South Kordofan has released photos and video of their military victories there. Because of the media blackout in South Kordofan it is difficult to assess the scale of the atrocities and most reports and based on eyewitness accounts.

SPLM: Illegal Russian weapons arrive in Port Sudan- Radio Dabanga

  • The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement claims that illegal Russian weapons have arrived at Port Sudan to be used in the Nuba Mountains. Unconfirmed reports also claim that declaration of a holy war in South Kordofan is imminent and foreign mercenaries are joining with local militias.

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Headlines from Sudan: August 5th

Friday, August 5th, 2011

Here is the daily roundup and summary of the major headlines coming out of Sudan. SDC/GI-NET does not necessarily support the views expressed in the articles in this post.

Sudan reportedly blocks South’s oil shipment- Sudan Tribune

  • A shipment of oil produced in South Sudan is being held at Port Sudan in the north because of disputes over transit fees. The first post-secession oil shipment went through the port without incident, but disagreements over transit fees between the two countries are intensifying.

Sudan delayed evacuation flight for wounded peacekeepers – UN official- UN News

  • A medical evacuation for UN peacekeepers injured by a landmine in Abyei was delayed for three hours when the Sudanese government threatened to shoot down the helicopter. The three peacekeepers ultimately died of their wounds.

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