Sudan

South Sudan: W. Equatoria Governor reaches out to the citizens of Greater Mundri to register

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago

November 23, 2009 (MUNDRI) – “Efforts by the Governor of Western Equatoria State to sensitize eligible voters have extended to Greater Mundri region,” a press release from the Governor’s office has said. Full story: Sudan Tribune by Richard Ruati Tuesday 24 November 2009 W. Equatoria Governor reaches out to the citizens of Greater Mundri to register Thank you for reading Sudan...

South Sudan: Tension is increasing in Jonglei state following a series of attacks against villages around Bor town

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago

Report from Sudan Radio Service By Sirocco Mayom, Tuesday, November 24, 2009: (Bor) - Tension is increasing in Jonglei state following a series of attacks against villages around Bor town. SRS reporter Sirocco Mayom has the details of the latest incident. [Mayom Sirocco]: “Gunmen killed one man, wounded a woman and abducted three children near Bor when they attacked Pan Apet on Saturday night...

Sudan's National Election Commission says voter registration has been extended by a week

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The National Election Commission has announced that voting in the forthcoming general election which was scheduled for April 5, 2010, will now take place on April 11. The voter registration period has also been extended by a week. The decision comes after the NEC held meetings with some political parties on Sunday. The parties demanded...

UN says children in Sudan will no longer be sentenced to death

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Untitled report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The United Nations says the Government of National Unity has announced that children will no longer be sentenced to death. Addressing a press conference in Khartoum on Sunday at the end of her visit to Sudan, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Madam Radhika Coomaraswamy, said...

South Sudan Democratic Forum says voter registration exercise has failed in southern Sudan

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Untitled report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The South Sudan Democratic Forum says the voter registration exercise has failed in southern Sudan. The chairman of the South Sudan Democratic Forum, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in the Government of Southern Sudan, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, addressed a press conference in Khartoum on Sunday. [Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro,]:...

South Sudan: NCP has accused SPLM of arresting NCP leaders in Central Equatoria, Warrap and Lakes states

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Untitled report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The secretary-general of the National Congress Party for Greater Bahr el-Ghazal, Mathew Mayor, has accused the SPLM of arresting NCP leaders in Central Equatoria, Warrap and Lakes states. [Mathew Mayor]: “The SPLM is arresting our members there. The arrests were carried out in a racial manner. The head of the southern sector,...

AU's Peace and Security Council on fact-finding mission to Sudan

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Untitled report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The African Union Peace and Security Council began a fact-finding mission to Sudan on Monday to learn more about the current situation in country. Sudan Radio Service spoke to the UNAMID spokesman, Noureddine Mezni, on Monday. He explained the purpose of the visit. [Noureddine Mezni]: “The African Union Peace and Security...

AU's Peace and Security Council will not discuss AUPD report during visit to Sudan

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 10 hours ago

Report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Khartoum) - The Government of National Unity says that the AU’s Peace and Security Council will not to discuss the AU panel report on Darfur during its visit to Sudan. Last month, the AUPSC held a meeting in Abuja to launch the AU panel report, which recommends the formation of hybrid courts in Darfur in a bid to achieve justice and reconciliation...

South Sudan: Wau teaching hospital employees protesting about being forced to open bank accounts in order to be paid

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago

Report by Sudan Radio Service , November 23, 2009: (Wau) - Wau Teaching Hospital employees are protesting about the decision by the GOSS Ministry of Health ordering them to open bank accounts. Employees are now expected to open an account in order to receive their salaries from the government. The employees say that the two-week notice given by the government was insufficient for them to set up an...

Kidnappers of aid workers held in Sudan

The Irish Times (Free subscription) | 21 hours ago

FOUR MEMBERS of the gang responsible for kidnapping Goal aid workers Sharon Commins and Hilda Kawuki in Darfur are being questioned by the Sudanese authorities following their recent arrest, Sudan’s humanitarian affairs minister has disclosed during a visit to Dublin.

C Chabane to address International Sudan Studies Conference, 25 Nov

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Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Collins Chabane to deliver opening address at the International Sudan Studies Conference 24 November 2009 Minister in The Presidency responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Mr Collins Chabane will deliver the official opening address at the International Sudan Studies Conference at the University of...

Sudan: Southerners Still Besieged by Suspected LRA Fighters

All Africa (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago

Suspected Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) fighters have attacked Nzara region of Southern Sudan at least three times this month, forcing civilians to flee their homes, local officials said.

• Sudan: Southerners still besieged by suspected LRA fighters - Relief Web

Sudan gov't vows to peacefully settle Darfur conflict

People Daily (Free subscription) | 12 hours ago

The Sudanese government is committed to peacefully solving the Darfur conflict, Ghazi Salahuddin, adviser to the Sudanese president, said on Monday. Following talks with a visiting delegation of the African Union's Peace and Security Council (AUPSC), he said "we have affirmed to the delegation seriousness of the government, and its commitment to find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Darfur...

• Sudan vows to settle Darfur conflict - Xinhuanet

LRA leader Kony has instructed his troops to move into Darfur, Sudan?

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | yesterday

From The New Vision , Uganda LRA’s Joseph Kony to seek protection from Sudan army Sunday, November 22, 2009 By Els De Temmerman Photo: Arop showing where two bullets are still stuck in his stomach LRA leader Joseph Kony has instructed his troops to move into Darfur and report to the first detachment of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) seeking protection and logistical support. This was revealed...

Members of AU security councils visit Sudan

Sudan Watch (Free subscription) | yesterday

Last week, South Africa and Norway announced a R55 million agreement to support a police-training project in Sudan. The funds earmarked for the project will be divided in three parts: 70 percent will be spent in the Southern Sudan, 20 percent in Darfur and 10 percent in Khartoum. Source: BuaNews , a South African government news service published by the Government Communication and Information System...

• Members of AU Security Councils Visit Sudan - All Africa

Sovereignty, Human Rights, Responsibility to Protect

alexgreat | 17/10/2009

Sovereignty involves rights and duties among which the protection of one's fellow citizens is paramount. Historically people have organized in territorially distinct and independent states to build up the power and security necessary for achieving their goals of prosperity and peace. When a government either fails to fulfill its mandate or malevolently turns against the people, they can overthrow it