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Al Jazeera – South Sudan plans repatriation

September 20th, 2010 by Tom Law
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As diplomats and activists express concern about the slow pace of logistics for south Sudan’s referendum on succession, the southern government is planning to repatriate millions of refugees displaced during the civil war.

The region, which is autonomus from the central government in Khartoum, wants the refugees to vote in January’s referendum.

The vote is a key part of the 2005 peace agreement that ended the war which led to 2 million deaths, according to aid agencies.

Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa travelled to Sindirun Lugara village in southern Sudan and spoke to families who have already started returning.

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Sudan Press and News Summary – June 3, 2010

June 3rd, 2010 by Tom Law
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Salva Kiir announces new proposal to strengthen unity
President of Southern Sudan, Salva Kiir is set to meet with political figures and militias in the south to emphasise the important of the referendum. Speaking on behalf of the SPLM, Mohammed Yusuf stated that his party had developed a plan to engage with all politicians in an attempt to resolve problems and promote the attraction of unity. ( Many Newspapers) [Read more →]

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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 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 Press and News Summary – May 10, 2010

May 10th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Egypt confirm its support for the unity of Sudan
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Head of Intelligence, Omer Suliman discussed with the elected president Omer Al-Bashir the referendum, conflict in Darfur and dispute between River Nile Basin countries. Speaking to press, Aboul Gheit affirmed that Sudan and Egypt have pledged to previous River Nile Basin agreement. He also said that his country would collaborate and engage in discussions to reach a comprehensive agreement with involved countries. In Juba, Aboul discussed with GoSS governor, Salva Kiir the unity of Sudan and the CPA implementation. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 9, 2010

May 9th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Border Demarcation Committee set to finalise it’s work on November
The Head of the Borders Demarcation, Abdallah Al-sadig stated that the Committee is set to finalise it’s process by November and will submit it’s report to the presidential office for an approval before the referendum. He added that the committee had completed the work on White Nile, Upper Equatorial, Blue Nile and Sannar areas. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 5, 2010

May 5th, 2010 by Tom Law
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AEC Plenary calls for referendum arrangements to be completed
Assessment and Evaluation Commission for the Comprehensive Peace Agreement held its meeting in Khartoum yesterday calling for consideration of the election appeals and to reach an agreement on the south/south Kordofan parliamentary seats . Head of the Commission, Sir Derek Plumbly acknowledged the peaceful process during the election, saying that there were many lessons learnt, which benefit the referendum. Plumbly added that the meeting also discussed the urgent steps towards a peaceful referendum process. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – May 4, 2010

May 4th, 2010 by Tom Law
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The British Envoy discusses the referendum and the elections
NCP Representative for Foreign Affairs, Mustafa Osman Ismael discussed with the British Envoy to Sudan, Michael O’Neill the elections and the peaceful atmosphere during this process. The meeting also highlighted the referendum preparedness arrangements and Darfur peace process. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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