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GEN. SALVA KIIR MESSAGE DURING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF REFERENDUM RESULTS

President of the Republic of South Sudan, H. E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit is delivering a Statement after his return from Khartoum Juba, January 8, 2011 – Pictures by Larco Lomayat Dear all, Greetings from Juba, The Current Capital of … Continue reading

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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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South to Establish a New Capital City And Relocate From Juba After Independence

From allAfrica, February 5, 2011: South Sudan will soon begin to implement a huge project of building a modern capital city for the newly independent state, saying the historical regional capital, Juba, does not meet what is required of a … Continue reading

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Obama says U.S. to recognize South Sudan as sovereign

From Reuters, February 7, 2011: President Barack Obama said on Monday the United States intends to recognize South Sudan as a sovereign country in July, as Washington began the process of removing Sudan from a terrorism blacklist. “After decades of … 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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US And Sudan Agree On a Roadmap to Improve Bilateral Relations

From allAfrica, February 2, 2011: American administration and the Sudanese government have agreed on a roadmap to improve bilateral relations, said the visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wednesday after a meeting with the Sudanese Vice-President. Flanked by Scott Gration … 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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US to rebuild Sudan ties once south vote accepted

From AFP, February 2, 2011: The United States will start normalising its ties with Sudan once the outcome of the southern Sudanese independence referendum is approved, deputy US secretary of state James Steinberg said Wednesday. “Once the results are certified, … Continue reading

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Congressman Rivera Questions Richard Williamson South Sudan Testimony

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