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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 31, 2010

May 31st, 2010 by Tom Law
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Three opposition leaders blocked from participating in the ICC conference
The authorities in Khartoum airport prevented three opposition leaders from travelling to Kampala to participate in a conference organised by the ICC and confiscated their passports. Mariam AlMahdi from the National Umma Party, Mahmud Salih from the Communist Party and Al-Bukhari Al-Ja’ali from DUP Original held a press conference yesterday in which they stated their objection. Mariam criticised the decision saying that the action was a consequence of structural changes following the election whereby the government arrests politicians, journalists and re-introduces press censorship. A government official downplayed the ICC conference saying and the decision was taken in order that Sudanese views on non-collaboration with the court could be upheld. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 27, 2010

May 27th, 2010 by Tom Law
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A weak representation for westerners in the Al-Bashir inauguration event
The elected president, Omer Hassan Ahmed Al-Bashir is set to swear in the parliament today. Malawi president, (Head of AU) arrived in Khartoum this morning to participate in the event in addition to the Chadian, Central African, Eritrean , Ethiopian, Mauritian presidents and the former Kenyan president. Egypt, Libya China, Kenya & Qatar have sent representatives. The UN , Arab League, African Union and IGAD are also attending. An official in the European desk at the Ministry of Affairs said the west has lower representation in the event. Governor of South Sudan president, Salva Kiir also arrived in the parliament. ( All Newspapers _ National TV ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 16, 2010

May 16th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Government Force controls the situation in Jabal Moon
The Spokesman for the Government Force Armed, Khalid Alsawarmi stated that his troops had controlled the situation in Jabel Moon west Dartur and killed 108 persons from the JEM group. Meanwhile, the government has sent military supplies to south Darfur after JEM attacked in the area. Speaking from Doha , Head of the government delegation to the talks Amin Hassan Omer accused JEM of escalating military action in Darfur and their rejection to UNAMID observations for the cease-fire in the area. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – May 3, 2010

May 3rd, 2010 by Tom Law
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CPA partners agree on governmental seats
NCP and SPLM have agreed to allocate 28% of parliamentary seats to South Sudan. Speaking to Alakhbar newspaper, Deng Alor Kuol stated that the CPA partners are set to meet next week to discuss the ministerial positions saying that there was not yet any talks on the ministry of Foreign Affairs appointment , but both parties have showed their interest in it. NCP will have 52%, Northern parties 14% and Southern parties 6% of the parliamentary seats. ( Alakhbar ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – May 2, 2010

May 2nd, 2010 by Tom Law
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The current government will be dissolved tomorrow
Alahdath newspaper reported that a reliable source stated that the elected president , Omer Al-Bashir is set to dissolve the government tomorrow and appointed ministers managers to rule the country until a new office is formed. The newspaper reported that there was a suggestion to task Minni Minawi and Musa Mohammed Ahmed (the presidential advisers) to form the new government for this period. Meanwhile, NCP has discussed a proposal of engaging other political figures on the elected government; stating the National Consensus Force seats in the parliament would remain the same based on the Cairo agreement. ( Alahdath ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections – Al-Bashir wins election with 68% of votes cast

April 27th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Al-Bashir wins the election and has 68% of votes cast

The National Electoral Commission has announced Omer Al-Bashir as the winner for the presidential elections with Yasser Arman coming second with 21% from votes cast . Head of the National Electoral Commission , Abel Alier revealed that 10,114,310 votes were cast in total. Al-Bashir addressed a NCP rally yesterday saying that his party won the election but should prepare for the battle for unity. He added that western countries should lift internet sanctions that aim to create chaos similar to Iran by mobilising the community. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 25, 2010

April 25th, 2010 by Tom Law
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NEC : “election’s result will be announced after all the appeals are considered”
The National Electoral Commission revealed that 95% of the election results in North Sudan have been completed, but there were still some delays at legislative and executive levels in some states. Head of the Technical Committee for NEC, Al Hadi Mohamed Ahmed stated to the press that the result was expected to be finalised today. Alayaam newspaper quoted NEC that a final result will be announced after the courts consider all the appeals. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 12, 2010

April 12th, 2010 by Tom Law
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National Electoral Commission admit mistakes on the first day of polling

The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has admitted that mistakes were made yesterday and 26 polling stations were effected by technical problems. Head of the Technical Committee , General Hadi said that the Commission was set to resolve all technical problems adding that if problems were not resolved the election would be delayed by up to two months in some constituencies such as While Nile State. He added that the situation in White Nile State required election cards to be re-printed in the UK and South Africa. In respond to a question on the possible extension, General Hadi did not provide any confirmation. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 10, 2010

April 10th, 2010 by Tom Law
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70% of voters should participate to guarantee a successful election process

Deputy of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Abdallah Ahmed revealed that the election would not lead to democratic change, but was a step forward. He added that there were some gaps in the electoral law, which should be reviewed by the legislative council after the election. Abdallah Ahmed stated that 70% of registered voters participating would constitute a successful election. (Alwifaq) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – 14 March, 2010

March 14th, 2010 by Tom Law
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NCP rejects the memo to delay the election
During a meeting for opposition Parties in Omdurman, Leader of the National Umma Party, Sadig al Mahdi called for a delay in the election and re-registration process. NCP Secretary General, Ibrahim Ghandour stated that the election would not be delayed accusing Juba Conference Alliance of abusing their opposition on this matter. He also criticised the proposal of forming a national government. Meanwhile, Leader of Umma Party for Reform and Change, Mubarak Al-Fadil suggested the National Electoral Commission form a committee to observe the Commission performance during the election. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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