Category Archives: Abyei

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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“What is at Stake in Sudan” by William Saunders

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

Originally published at the Catholic Thing: I once met a man who had been crucified. I remembered him as I experienced some strange events of recent days. For the past week, the people of the southern Sudan have been voting in … Continue reading →

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Sudan’s Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan Face Separate Consultations

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

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?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on January 21, 2011 by admin

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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Top advisor to Khartoum gov’t issues veiled warning to South over Abyei

Posted on January 19, 2011 by admin

From AllAfrica.com: Khartoum — The Advisor to the President of the Republic, Gen Salah Abdallah Gosh, has warned the Sudan People Liberation Movement from unilaterally entering Abyei area. The Advisor of the President of the Republic on Security Matter, has … Continue reading →

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Arab Tribesmen Kill 20 Sudanese Officers in Disputed Abyei Region

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Report from FoxNews.com: JUBA, Sudan — Arab tribesmen and members of a former Khartoum-backed militia killed 20 policemen in Sudan’s disputed region of Abyei, a southern military spokesman said Monday, as the south carried out its weeklong independence referendum. A … Continue reading →

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LOCAL REPORT: Voting Exercise kick-off today in Warrap State-Kuajok

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin

Report from Emmanuel Kachoul: Hundreds of people today turned out in large numbers at freedom Square,  War Tit, just to mention a few, almost all the centers in Kuajok the capital of Warrap State queued up in  very long lines,  … Continue reading →

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Deadly clashes ahead of Sudan vote

Posted on January 8, 2011 by admin

At least 7 people feared dead in unrest involving south Sudan security forces in the run-up to referendum on secession. At least seven people have been killed in clashes involving south Sudan security forces in the run-up to the referendum in which southerners are to vote on … Continue reading →

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