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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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EVENT: Juba calling: what next for South Sudan?

March 10th, 2012 by Tom Law
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Excellent speakers lined up for this ODI event on Wednesday. If you are in London would recommend attending, although you can also watch it online:

Juba calling: what next for South Sudan?

14 March 2012 11:00-13:00 (GMT+00) – Public event, Overseas Development Institute and screened live online

Following the decision in January to shut down its oil production, South Sudan’s government has introduced austerity measures to compensate for the loss of revenue. Juba has announced that spending on everything except salaries will be halved.

This event, jointly organised by Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) and the Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan and South Sudan (APG), brings together panels in London and Juba (via videoconference) to explore the urgent humanitarian challenges that lie ahead for the world’s newest nation.

IN LONDON

Co-chairs:
William Bain – Chair of APG
Baroness Kinnock – Vice Chair of APG

Speakers:
Dr Sara Pantuliano – Head of HPG, ODI
Paul Akaro – Deputy Head of the Republic of South Sudan Mission in London

IN JUBA

Chair:
Dr Alastair McPhail – UK Ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan

Speakers:
Archbishop Daniel Deng – Primate of the Episcopal Church, South Sudan
Dr Anne Itto – SPLM Deputy Secretary General (TBC)
An ODI Humanitarian Policy Group and Associate Parliamentary Group on Sudan and South Sudan public event.

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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit in 1989

November 21st, 2011 by Tom Law
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Sudan News and Press Summary, 24 June 2010

June 24th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Khalil Ibrahim : ”JEM have control over rural area in Darfur” Leader of JEM, Khalil Ibrahim claimed that his troops had control over the rural area around Nyala and El Fasher and he threatened to attack those cities. Meanwhile, press reports said fighting was continuing between the Sudanese Armed Forces and JEM in south Darfur. ( Altayar _ Many Newspapers )

Initial census results in South Kordofan show an increase in the population
State Governor of South Kordofan, Ahmed Haroun revealed that the census process had been run safely and 80% of the operation had been completed . The census officer stated that there was an increase in the number of the people in the state. ( Alsahafa)

Other News

Misseriya and Alrizigat tribes set to sign agreement on Saturday. ( Sudani )

The NCP and SPLM delegations ended their meeting in Addis yesterday. The two partners refused to inform the press of the outcome. ( Alsahafa )

Two German aid workers were been kidnapped in Nyala yesterday. ( All newspapers)

During the parliamentary session yesterday, SPLM and NCP MPs disagreed over the formation of parliamentary committees. ( Many Newspapers )

Chad and Egypt are set to encourage JEM to join the talks in Doha. ( Alahdath )

The government has criticised Libya over its support to JEM. ( Many Newspapers )

Source: The Daily Press Summary – British Embassy Sudan

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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 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 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 26, 2010

May 26th, 2010 by Tom Law
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Ghazi Salahuddin in Doha to discuss the peace process
Presidential Advisor, Ghazi Salahuddin arrived in Doha yesterday to discuss with Qatari officials the peace process in Darfur and the current situation in an attempt to resume the talks. Head of the government delegation to the talks, Amin Hassan Omer said that the government of Sudan would not accept any conditions from other parties to resume the process. He confirmed that negotiations would start on May 28 with no scope for a possible delay. Amin also suggested that JEM were not serious about a peace process saying the talks would continue despite JEM’s possible non participation. ( Alahdath and Alrayaam )

SPLM plan to conduct the referendum as planned
SPLM General Secretary, Pagan Amum accused the NCP of developing a plan to interrupt security in the south and hinder the referendum. Pagan revealed that the SPLM had developed a five point mechanism to tackle this issue saying that the last option was to announce independence in the Southern Sudan parliament. The SPLM plan covers political, diplomatic, security, community mobilisation and legislative options. ( Alsahafa )

Other News

An officer at the National Security Agency rejected accusations that the organisation had tortured Ray Alshaab journalists saying that the detainees had been treated in accordance to the law. ( Many Newspapers )

Southern Sudan Parliament called upon its government to focus on unity. ( Alrayaam )

Three students killed and 10 injured during clashes with police during a demonstration at Dilling university South Kordofan. ( All Newspapers )

Minister of Humanitarian Affairs: “ 40% food shortage in the south and NGOs refuse to collaborate with the government to stop kidnapping”. ( Many Newspapers)

Ban Ki-moon: “people should not criticise my participation at Al-Bashir’s inauguration event “. ( Alsahafa )

Opposition parties continue political activities to free Hassan al Turabi and have organised a symposium at the Popular Congress Party premises today. ( Akhbar Alyoum )

some NGOs in North Darfur have stopped to feed IDPs due to the increased birth rate in the camps. ( Alahram )

Sudani newspaper columnist: ” Sudanese should learn from the British election experience”. ( Sudani )

Source: The Daily Press Summary – British Embassy Sudan

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Sudan Press and News Summary – May 25, 2010

May 25th, 2010 by Tom Law
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The referendum and Darfur conflict are top priorities for the parliament
In the first parliamentary session, MPs re-elected Ahmed Ibrahim Altahar as head of the Parliament and National Legislative Council. The Legislative Council includes the national parliament and state councils. Ahmed Ibrahim addressed the session saying that the referendum and Darfur conflict are historical issues , which needed to be finalised in the parliament. He also added that the Legislative Council would not be neutral on the referendum as its should work for unity. The next parliamentary session would be held on Monday to select head of the parliament committees and deputies. ( All Newspapers ) [Read more →]

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