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300 seek shelter with UN in Sudan after 3 killed

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

From The Associated Press, February 14, 2011: Officials in Sudan say 300 civilians are seeking refuge at a U.N. compound in the contested Sudanese town of Abyei following a spate of violence over the weekend that killed three people from … Continue reading →

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Foreign diplomats commend the people of South Sudan for peaceful referendum

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

From the Government of South Sudan, February 12, 2011: NAIROBI, 12 February 2011 – The Government of South Sudan Liaison Office to Kenya organized a thanksgiving party for diplomats from Kenya and the region to celebrate the successful completion of … Continue reading →

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Britain looking into debt relief for Sudan: envoy

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

From Sudan Tribute, February 13, 2011: February 13, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – The British government along with the United States have formed a joint committee to look into possible debt relief for Sudan’s debt, the U.K. ambassador said today. Sudan has … Continue reading →

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Support South Sudan – Museveni

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

From New Vision, February 8: President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans and all religious leaders to support the people of Southern Sudan following a referendum that saw over 98.8 percent of the voters opt for secession, making Southern Sudan … Continue reading →

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Official Is Killed In Southern Sudan

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

From The New York Times, February 9: A leading official of the government of the secessionist region of southern Sudan was shot dead by his brother-in-law on Wednesday morning, according to officials who said the motive was personal and unrelated … Continue reading →

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Tunisia Respects “Free Choice” of People in S. Sudan

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

From Xinhua CRI English, February 13: Tunisia’s interim government said Saturday that it respects the “free choice of the people in south Sudan to set up an independent state,” the official press agency TAP reported. The Tunisian government expressed the … Continue reading →

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Highway Project Will Connect Southern Sudan to Outside World

Posted on February 12, 2011 by admin

From Voice of America, February 12, 2011: Work crews have started paving Southern Sudan’s first highway, which will connect the new nation to the international community.  This highway brings the south one step closer to full independence. A military band … Continue reading →

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South Sudan votes for independence

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

From Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, February 8, 2011: Press Release The people of South Sudan have overwhelmingly voted for independence, with 98.83% in favour of a split. “Norway intends to formally recognise South Sudan as a sovereign, independent … Continue reading →

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Sudan’s terror-list removal untied from Darfur

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

From The Washington Post, February 8, 2011: The Obama administration intends to remove Sudan from a U.S. terrorist blacklistregardless of progress in the conflict-riddled province of Darfur. The move is likely to anger some members of Congress and human rights activists. The Darfur … Continue reading →

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Voices for Sudan Press Release

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

Contact: Ryan Brenner                                                                                                                 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Voices for Sudan Cell phone: 202-360-9324                                                                                                    E-mail:[email protected] SUDANESE … Continue reading →

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