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Sudan Press and News Summary – June 3, 2010
June 3rd, 2010 by
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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 – May 31, 2010
May 31st, 2010 by
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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 17, 2010
May 17th, 2010 by
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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 10, 2010
May 10th, 2010 by
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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 6, 2010
May 6th, 2010 by
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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 – Al-Bashir wins election with 68% of votes cast
April 27th, 2010 by
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Al-Bashir wins the election and has 68% of votes cast
The National Electoral Commission has announced Omer Al-Bashir as the winner for the presidential elections with Yasser Arman coming second with 21% from votes cast . Head of the National Electoral Commission , Abel Alier revealed that 10,114,310 votes were cast in total. Al-Bashir addressed a NCP rally yesterday saying that his party won the election but should prepare for the battle for unity. He added that western countries should lift internet sanctions that aim to create chaos similar to Iran by mobilising the community. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]
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