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REPORTS
(3 latest)

•  The Sudanese Human Rights Quarterly No 29
•  South Sudan parliament throw outs census results
•  UN-Sudan report on Darfur humanitarian needs

 

MAPS

•  Political : major cities
•  Political : detailed administrative map
•  Political : Geographic map
•  Environment : Vegetation
•  Oil : main concessions
•  Economy : Sudan at a glance
•  Oil : Sudanese main pipeline
•  Humanitarian : UNHCR planning map
•  Humanitarian : Population distribution map
•  Humanitarian : Refugees abroad by district of origin
•  Humanitarian : internally displaced people
•  Sudan and neighbouring countries
•  Sudan oilfields map

 

Darfur’s Minnawi launches an all-out attack against ruling NCP Leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement Minni Minnawi (Getty Images) December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – A former rebel leader who joined the ranks of the national government following the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) directed fierce criticism against the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) accusing it of having “bad intentions” towards the war ravaged region. “I am not sure on the reasons or motives behind that unless it is racial or other grounds I don’t know” said Minni Arcua Minnawi leader of Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) who is also the senior presidential assistant in a press conference. “The ball is in the NCP’s court” Minnawi said, adding that he does (...) Read the full article...

24 December 2009 - Sudan’s ruling NCP sends referendum bill back to parliament for reconsideration

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Sudanese MPs inside the National Assembly

23 December 2009 - Sudan’s parliament endorses referendum bill, SPLM protests amendments

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23 December 2009 - South Sudan ruling party dismisses rumors over resignation of deputy chairman

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23 December 2009 - Four LRA killed in raid on hideout in W. Bahr El Ghazal

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22 December 2009 - Sudan is considering joining OPEC oil cartel: official

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Sudanese Vice President Salva Kiir (AFP)

22 December 2009 - Sudan’s Kiir objects to national security act

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Saturday 26 December 2009

• Illegal possession of firearms deters foreign investment
  
  December 25, 2009 (JUBA) — The semi-autonomous government of Southern Sudan says the illegal possession of firearms in any country or region has the potential to deter foreign investment as it (...)
• Eritrean opposition groups discuss preparations for unity conference
  
  December 26, 2009 (ADDIS ABABA) — Three Eritrean opposition groups held a two day meeting in the Ethiopian capital to discuss preparations for a unity conference they plan to organize in order to (...)
• Canada says concerned by tension between two peace partners
  
  December 25, 2009 (WASHINGTON) – Canada said yesterday alarmed by reports on escalating tension between the two peace partners following the endorsement by the dominant party of a referendum bill (...)

Friday 25 December 2009

• Thank tank says Jonglei inter-tribal fighting ‘dangerously politicised’
  
  December 25, 2009 (WASHINGTON) – The think tank International Crisis Group (ICG) in a new report examines conflict in Jonglei state of Southern Sudan. The report asserts that "inter-tribal (...)
• Darfur’s Minnawi launches an all-out attack against ruling NCP
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – A former rebel leader who joined the ranks of the national government following the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) directed fierce criticism against the ruling (...)
• Chad and Sudan discuss security issues
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — The Sudanese president Omer Al-Bashir discussed today with the visiting Chadian foreign minister security issues related to the rebel activities in the border areas. (...)
• Gunmen kill five people in South Darfur
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — Five people were shot dead and two others wounded last Monday following a group of unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle near Buram in South Darfur State. A (...)
• Sudan brushes off US criticism on CPA implementation
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government today dismissed accusations by the US administration that the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) is undermining the implementation (...)
• Sudanese-Canadians call for democratic reform and repeal of security laws
  
  By Lomumba Eman December 23, 2009 (OTTAWA) — About 40 Sudanese-Canadians in Canada’s capital Ottawa today braved sub-zero temperatures to participate in a peaceful demonstration calling for (...)
• African Union says alarmed by distrust between Sudan’s peace partners
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — The African Union (AU) today said concerned by the continued tension and distrust between the two parties of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. In a statement (...)
• Western Bahr el Ghazal assures fastening developmental programs
  
  December 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — The Governor of Southern State of western Bahr el Ghazal, Mark Nyipuoc, during his address to leaders of Diasporas representatives meeting in Wau town, has assured (...)
• Eritrea calls UN sanction as "brazen act"
  
  By Tesfa Alem Tekle December 24, 2009 (ADDIS ABABA) — Eritrea has denounced UN sanctions imposed yesterday describing it as shameful, unjustified. Asmara further accused the UN body being a (...)
• Warrap assures supportive policy to farming programs
  
  By Ngor Arol Garang December 24,2009 (KHARTOUM) — Governor of Southern State of Warrap, Tor Deng Mawien, in his Christmas Message, assured his Government commitment to providing a supportive (...)

Thursday 24 December 2009

• Washington accuses Sudan’s NCP of reneging on CPA accord
  
  December 24, 2009 (WASHINGTON) – The United States is “deeply concerned” about modifications made to the South Sudan referendum bill ahead of its passage Tuesday in the national assembly and accused (...)
• Sudan’s ruling NCP sends referendum bill back to parliament for reconsideration
  
  December 23, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The ruling National Congress Party (NCP) today made a highly unexpected move and agreed to demands by the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) on removing the (...)
• Juba Speaker calls for cancellation of adopted referendum bill
  
  Ngor Arol Garang December 23, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — James Wani Igga, Speaker of the Juba based regional Legislative Assembly, has today called for immediate cancellation of the adopted referendum (...)
• Former SPLM member resigns from parliamentary committee
  
  December 23, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — Mr. Ghazi Suleiman, a former SPLM member had resigned today from the chairmanship of the Legislation and Justice Committee at the National Assembly. Ghazi Suleiman (...)
• Sudan general inspector reports 82% decline in bank embezzlements
  
  December 23, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The number of cases of public funds embezzlement in the Sudanese banking sector declined significantly year over year, according to a report issued this week by the (...)
• Sudan and Mauritania ink 15 cooperation agreements
  
  December 23, 2009 (NOUAKCHOTT) — Sudan and Mauritania signed 15 cooperation agreements between the two countries as Sudanese President Omer Al-Bashir concluded a three day visit on Wednesday. The (...)
• Abyei traditional leaders call for reconciliatory dialogue
  
  December 23, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — Abyei traditional leaders in collaboration with Local unions have called for reconciliatory dialogue and tolerance among stakeholders in the region. The call comes (...)
• UN imposes arm embargo on Eritrea for support to Somali insurgents
  
  December 23, 2009 (UNITED NATIONS) — The United Nations Security Council imposed today an arm embargo on Eritrea for aid provided to Somali Islamist rebels. The Security Council in a resolution (...)
• Kiir forms high level committee for demarcation of South Sudan states boundaries
  
  By James Gatdet Dak December 23, 2009 (JUBA) – The First Vice President of Sudan and President of the Government of Southern Sudan has issued a presidential order constituting a high level (...)

Wednesday 23 December 2009

• Sudan expects a 10% drop in oil productivity by 2019
  
  December 20, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – The oil productivity in Sudan is expected to drop by 10% a decade from now, the energy minister said this week. Al-Zebeir Ahmed Al-Hassan made the remarks at the (...)

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PRESS-RELEASES
(3 latest)

•   21 December 2009
  South Sudan women to mobilize communities against tribal fighting
•   18 December 2009
  Canada condemns recent violence in Darfur
•   16 December 2009
  African Centre for Justice condemns mass arrests in Khartoum

 

DOCUMENTS
(3 latest)

•   26 October 2009
  African Union Panel on Darfur (AUPD) - Download Full Report
•   2 October 2009
  Juba Declaration on Dialogue and National Consensus
•   29 September 2009
  Salva Kiir’s speech at All Sudan Political Parties Conference in Juba