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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 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 8, 2010

May 8th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Border Demarcation Committee set to finalise it’s work in 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 Equatoria, Blue Nile and Sannar areas. ( All 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 – April 18, 2010

April 18th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Carter: “ the international community set to accept the election result”
In press conference yesterday, Director of the Carter Centre, Jimmy Carter revealed that the election did not meet the international standard, but the international community would accept its result. He also added that the election process was a step toward democratic change. Meanwhile, Head of the European Union Observer Mission in Sudan, Veronique de Keyser said that the election did not meet the international measure, but it was a good step on the CPA implementation. She also said there were technical mistakes and logistical problems. Veronique revealed that NCP and SPLM had control over the election in Sudan. (All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 15, 2010

April 15th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Opposition Parties hold meeting to discuss NCP proposal for a national government
The NCP said it would invite opposition parties to participate in a national government if they won the election. Presidential Advisor, Ghazi Salahuddin revealed to the press that the government had invited all opposition parties to participate in the elected government as the country was passing through an historical time. Leader of the National Umma Party Sadig al Mahdi said that his party had considered the NCP proposal in detail, saying that the situation was critical and he called for a peaceful solution through dialogue. Yasser Arman, however, criticised the proposal claiming the participation in an elected government based on an NCP programme would not resolve the country’s problems. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 14, 2010

April 14th, 2010 by Tom Law
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NEC announce 60-67% of those registered have voted
The National Electoral Commission revealed that the count process would start on Friday with the result expected to be announced by next Tuesday. An NEC press release stated that 27 candidates have already been declared winners as they were unchallenged in their respective constituencies. Deputy of the Commission, Abdallah Ahmed Abdallah said that there were some technical mistakes which had effected the election in some areas but the overall process, he claimed, was going well in Darfur and South Sudan. ( Alrayaam ) [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 7, 2010

April 7th, 2010 by Tom Law
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SPLM boycott elections in North Sudan

In a press conference yesterday, Pagan Amum revealed that the SPLM would boycott elections in 13 states in North Sudan due to violations of the law and fraud. Pagan said that fraud has reached a stage where it had become impossible to continue in the process. He added that the government had abused country resources for its campaign and were controlling the Electoral Commission. He also urged the government to end the conflict in Darfur so as to allow all Sudanese to participate in the elections. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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