Category Archives: Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA)

Statement by British P.M. David Cameron on the final results of South Sudan Referendum

7 February “I welcome today’s announcement of the results of the referendum on Southern Sudan. “This moment is testament to the leaders in both North and South Sudan who ensured a credible and peaceful process.  I particularly welcome the positive … Continue reading

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Soldiers mutiny in tension over Sudan split

From The Independent, February 7, 2011: At least 50 people died in Sudan as a mutiny in the army spread through towns in the oil-producing Upper Nile state, stoking tension as the South prepares for independence. Heavy fighting involving tanks and … Continue reading

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Sudan army fighting kills nine in Malakal near North-South Border

D. Bennett, ReliefAid.com JUBA, Sudan — At least nine people, including two children, were killed in a shootout between North and South Sudanese soldiers in the southern town of Malakal, officials and U.N. and SPLA sources said on Friday.  At … Continue reading

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Press Release: Chairperson receives First Vice President of Sudan and President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit

From the Office of the Spokesperson to the Chairperson, African Union Commission, February 1, 2011: On the margins of the 16 African Union Summit, which ended yesterday, 31 January2011, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Jean Ping, … Continue reading

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The secret ties between South Sudan and Israel

As his country begins the countdown to independence, legendary South Sudanese commander Gen. Joseph Lagu talks about days gone by, and of his people’s secret ties with Israel. By Danna Harman JUBA, South Sudan – In each country he used … Continue reading

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Sudan’s Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan Face Separate Consultations

Originally published at Voice of America News: Nico Colombant | Washington Photo: Reuters Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) governor of Blue Nile state Malik Aggar speaks during joint news conference in Khartoum (File Photo). While much attention has been focused … Continue reading

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With South Sudan’s referendum, which US president gets the credit?

From The Christian Science Monitor, January 24, 2011: The credible and relatively peaceful referendum that took place last week in South Sudan would seem to vindicate the current US administration’s Sudan policy of the past two years. Yet members of … Continue reading

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Rep. David Rivera (R-FL) questions Fmr. Special Envoy Richard Williamson on Darfur

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“The Road Back from Abyei” by Douglas H. Johnson

Johnson was a member of the original Abyei Boundary Commission.  To download the whole essay in PDF format click here.  Excerpts below: Fighting broke out in and around the Abyei area just as voting in the Southern referendum began. No … Continue reading

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