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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 6, 2010

May 6th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Michael O’Neill urges the government to pledge for Doha Talk
UK Special Envoy to Sudan, Michael O’Neill discussed with Mutrif Sidig, Deputy Foreign Minister the humanitarian and security situations in Darfur. Speaking to press, Michael said that the government of Sudan and the UN have not fully considered the problems that might develop from the current situation. He confirmed that UK would continue support the CPA implementation calling for establishment of human rights and referendum commissions. During his visit to the country, Michael met with the CPA partners, opposition parties and is set to arrive in Juba to today. ( 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 – April 28, 2010

April 28th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Border Demarcation Committee resumes its activities
The Border Demarcation Committee resumed its process yesterday in the areas between Sannar in Blue Nile and Upper Nile States as a starting point. Head of the Committee , Abdallah Al Sadig revealed that his team have collected the information and mapped the border to start the actual implementation on the ground. Al – Sadig added that the committee has searched for historical documents from UK, Egypt and Sudanese institutes. In response to a question on the process delay, he stated that there were technical mistakes , which have no relation with the political situation, but still there are five points that need to be resolved at the presidential level. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 26, 2010

April 26th, 2010 by Tom Law
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The elections result will be announced in the coming 48 hours
National Electoral Commission revealed that the final election result will be announced within 48 hours, subject to remaining information from the Equatorial and the Unity States, which was anticipated to finish soon. Head of the Technical Committee for NEC, Al Hadi Mohamed Ahmed said that the state committees were not authorize to announce the results. Meanwhile, European Union Observation Mission stated concerns on the result delay and requested a transparent approach to the issue. ( Many Newspapers) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 22, 2010

April 22nd, 2010 by Tom Law
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Pagn Amum on SPLM: Party has overcome internal disputes over the election
SPLM Secretary General, Pagan Amum revealed that his party held a political meeting in Juba yesterday to evaluate the election and discuss the current situation. He also told reporters that the SPLM had called upon the National Electoral Commission to stop any attempt at fraud and he criticised the military intention in Blue Nile State. Amumsaid that the SPLM had not discussed forming a new government or election results with the NCP. The SPLM’s meeting highlighted the federal government programme, CPA implementation, broads demarcation , public consultation and the referendum. ( Many 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 11, 2010

April 11th, 2010 by Tom Law
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14155 candidates run the election race at all levels

16 million voters are ready to participate in the election in 10751 polling centres and stations through the entire country. Head of the Electoral Commission, Abel Alier said that the Commission have prepared all the necessary steps to facilitate the election process for three days and the count will start on the last day. Deputy of the Commission, Abdallah Ahmed Abdallah criticised opposition parties over their accusation over the impartiality of the National Electoral Commission and possibility of the fraud. ( Many Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – April 6, 2010

April 6th, 2010 by Tom Law
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African Observation Mission reveals “There are some excesses in the election process”

African Union Observation Mission to Khartoum held a press conference yesterday stating that there were some violations with the election process, which should be resolved to ensure the democratic changes. The Head of the Mission, John Kofwor said that the Observers are preparing an impartial report, saying that the potential of conflict during the elections is low and encourage the political parties to participate in the elections. ( Alahdath ) [Read more →]

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Sudan Elections and News Summary – 28 March, 2010

March 28th, 2010 by Tom Law
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UK deploys 50 election observers
Carl Moorcroft director of the British Foreign Policy Studies Centre said in a press conference yesterday that the Centre shall deploy 50 election observers with a focus on South Sudan. He also said that Bashir’s statement of expelling foreign election observers is serious but despite that he feels that he’s welcome from all political parties in Sudan. [Read more →]

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