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Sudan News and Press Summary, 24 June 2010

June 24th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Khalil Ibrahim : ”JEM have control over rural area in Darfur” Leader of JEM, Khalil Ibrahim claimed that his troops had control over the rural area around Nyala and El Fasher and he threatened to attack those cities. Meanwhile, press reports said fighting was continuing between the Sudanese Armed Forces and JEM in south Darfur. ( Altayar _ Many Newspapers )

Initial census results in South Kordofan show an increase in the population
State Governor of South Kordofan, Ahmed Haroun revealed that the census process had been run safely and 80% of the operation had been completed . The census officer stated that there was an increase in the number of the people in the state. ( Alsahafa)

Other News

Misseriya and Alrizigat tribes set to sign agreement on Saturday. ( Sudani )

The NCP and SPLM delegations ended their meeting in Addis yesterday. The two partners refused to inform the press of the outcome. ( Alsahafa )

Two German aid workers were been kidnapped in Nyala yesterday. ( All newspapers)

During the parliamentary session yesterday, SPLM and NCP MPs disagreed over the formation of parliamentary committees. ( Many Newspapers )

Chad and Egypt are set to encourage JEM to join the talks in Doha. ( Alahdath )

The government has criticised Libya over its support to JEM. ( Many Newspapers )

Source: The Daily Press Summary – British Embassy Sudan

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Sudan Press and News Summary – June 2, 2010

June 2nd, 2010 by Tom Law
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UN to facilitate discussions on the referendum and Abyei
Deng Alor Kuol representing the SPLM and Salah Gosh on behalf of the NCP signed an agreement for the federal government programme. The agreement allocates a budget for development in the south to build infrastructure and connect the area with the north. The deal also focuses on CPA implementation and the referendum which it makes clear will be carried out as planned. Luka Biong revealed to the press that the partners disagreed on the eligibility of voters who are set to participate in the referendum and the establishment of the Abyei Commission. Luka added that talks would continue in the hope of resolving these issues and agreeing on the remit of the planned Human Rights Commission. He stated that if both sides couldn’t reach an agreement the matter would be transferred to the UN for a final decision. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – June 1, 2010

June 1st, 2010 by Tom Law
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Disagreement between CPA partners over establishment of Human Rights Commission
SPLM, General Secretary, Yasser Arman revealed that the two CPA partners have reached an agreement on CPA implementation, Darfur conflict and democratic changes. The agreement also allocated 9 ministerial and 46 parliamentary seats for the SPLM. Alahdath newspaper reported that despite these agreements, the two partners failed to establish the Human Rights Commission and discuss Abyei issues. Other points needing to be finalised include the appoint for the ministries of Foreign Affairs and Oil. ( Alahdath ) [Read more →]

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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 26, 2010

May 26th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Ghazi Salahuddin in Doha to discuss the peace process
Presidential Advisor, Ghazi Salahuddin arrived in Doha yesterday to discuss with Qatari officials the peace process in Darfur and the current situation in an attempt to resume the talks. Head of the government delegation to the talks, Amin Hassan Omer said that the government of Sudan would not accept any conditions from other parties to resume the process. He confirmed that negotiations would start on May 28 with no scope for a possible delay. Amin also suggested that JEM were not serious about a peace process saying the talks would continue despite JEM’s possible non participation. ( Alahdath and Alrayaam )

SPLM plan to conduct the referendum as planned
SPLM General Secretary, Pagan Amum accused the NCP of developing a plan to interrupt security in the south and hinder the referendum. Pagan revealed that the SPLM had developed a five point mechanism to tackle this issue saying that the last option was to announce independence in the Southern Sudan parliament. The SPLM plan covers political, diplomatic, security, community mobilisation and legislative options. ( Alsahafa )

Other News

An officer at the National Security Agency rejected accusations that the organisation had tortured Ray Alshaab journalists saying that the detainees had been treated in accordance to the law. ( Many Newspapers )

Southern Sudan Parliament called upon its government to focus on unity. ( Alrayaam )

Three students killed and 10 injured during clashes with police during a demonstration at Dilling university South Kordofan. ( All Newspapers )

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs: “ 40% food shortage in the south and NGOs refuse to collaborate with the government to stop kidnapping”. ( Many Newspapers)

Ban Ki-moon: “people should not criticise my participation at Al-Bashir’s inauguration event “. ( Alsahafa )

Opposition parties continue political activities to free Hassan al Turabi and have organised a symposium at the Popular Congress Party premises today. ( Akhbar Alyoum )

some NGOs in North Darfur have stopped to feed IDPs due to the increased birth rate in the camps. ( Alahram )

Sudani newspaper columnist: ” Sudanese should learn from the British election experience”. ( Sudani )

Source: The Daily Press Summary – British Embassy Sudan

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 25, 2010

May 25th, 2010 by Tom Law
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The referendum and Darfur conflict are top priorities for the parliament
In the first parliamentary session, MPs re-elected Ahmed Ibrahim Altahar as head of the Parliament and National Legislative Council. The Legislative Council includes the national parliament and state councils. Ahmed Ibrahim addressed the session saying that the referendum and Darfur conflict are historical issues , which needed to be finalised in the parliament. He also added that the Legislative Council would not be neutral on the referendum as its should work for unity. The next parliamentary session would be held on Monday to select head of the parliament committees and deputies. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 18, 2010

May 18th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Khartoum informs UK on JEM violations action
Mutrif Sidig, Deputy Foreign Minister discussed with the British Ambassador in Khartoum, Dame Rosalind Marsden the trilateral mechanism on Sudan, which was held in Addis last week. Mutrif had acknowledged the ambassador’s role to improve the bilateral relation between UK and Sudan. The meeting also highlighted the situation in Darfur and recent violations carried by JEM in Darfur. Mutrif, however, stated that the government pledges peaceful solutions to the conflict in Darfur. At the end of her mission to Sudan, Dame Rosalind said that the UK is very keen on good relations between the two countries. ( Alraed, Alsahafa, Akbar Alyoum ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 17, 2010

May 17th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Opposition parties set to organise a strike against al Turabi arrest
Speaking on behalf of the National Consensus Force in a press conference yesterday, Miriam Alsadig revealed that the group condemned the arrest of the Popular Congress Party Leader, Hassan Al Turabi saying that this action would affect democratic change and hinder the referendum process. Mariam claimed that NCP would use the security and emergency laws to block political activities in the country. Popular Congress Party members stated that they would organise a strike and demonstrations against the arrest. General Secretary for the Party, Kamal Omer said that opposition parties agreed to mobilise the public and organise a number of activities against the arrest. He added that the activities would start next week at a forum in the National Umma Party premises in Omdurman. ( All Newspapers ) [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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