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Al Jazeera English – Bashir calls South Sudan leaders ‘insects’

April 19th, 2012 by Tom Law
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Speaking at a party rally in Khartoum, Omar al-Bashir, the Sudanese president, has called the government of South Sudan a movement of “insects”.

Bashir’s statement came as Sudan insisted it would reclaim the oil rich Heglig region after South Sudanese soldiers took over the oil field in the disputed territory along the two nations’ border.

The leaders of South Sudan have vowed to fight to keep control of Heglig and the oil facility within it, which they say has always been part of their land.

Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan reports.

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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 11, 2010

May 11th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Carter Centre “ counting process was lacking transparency”
Based on the Carter Centre report issued yesterday, American Observers doubted the counting process saying that it lacked transparency and it would seriously impact on the final result. The report also highlighted concerns over National Electoral Commission’s failure to meet the agreed standards of the information system and account the votes cast manually. This process had effected the final result. ( 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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K24TV: International Criminal Court begins investigation into 2007 Post Election Violence in Kenya

May 8th, 2010 by Tom Law
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The International Criminal Court‘s Chief prosecutor has arrived in Kenya to begin investigations into the post election violence in 2009 that left over 1,000 dead and over 300,000 people displaced.

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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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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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