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According to latest figures by Research and Markets, a think-tank, spending on the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) stood at US$3.308bn in 2010 and is expected to rise to US$3.923bn in 2011, amounting to 22.2% of GDP.

The Sudanese air force consists of 61 combat capable aircraft, as well as Russian-built Divina 2 anti-aircraft missiles, according to the 2012 edition of the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ The Military Balance”.


Sudan’s Defence Minister Abdelrahim Mohamed Hussein (R) speaks during joint news conference with his South Sudanese counterpart John Kong Nyuon in Khartoum September 18, 2011. (Reuters)

South Sudan

South Sudan’s official military is the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA). The SPLA was established as a rebel group in 1983 fighting SAF until a 2005 peace deal, after which the SPLA became the official army of the autonmous South. On 9 July 2011 South Sudan seceded from Sudan and the SPLA became the military of the independent Republic of South Sudan.

Videos

Al Jazeera | Sudan declares emergency on border with south | 29 April 2012

Al Jazeera English | On the frontline with South Sudan’s army | 27 April 2012

Al Jazeera | South Sudanese troops ’advance’ on Heglig | 25 April 2012

Al Jazeera English | Sudanese jets attack oil pipeline | 5 April 2012

Al Jazeera crew forced to take cover, as South Sudan claims to have shot down one of planes which carried out raid. Al Jazeera’s Nazanine Moshiri reports from on the Sudan-South Sudan border.

Ethiopia, South Sudan agree to boost border security
Thursday 24 January 2013
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle January 24, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA) - Ethiopia and South Sudan have signed an agreement to work jointly on measures aimed at combating regional security threats and ensuring peace along their shared border. The (...)
EU imposes sanctions on South Sudanese army general
Tuesday 23 March 2021
March 22, 2021 (JUBA) - The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on a South Sudanese army general allegedly involved in serious human rights violations, such as arbitrary executions and killings. The EU, in a statement issued on (...)
NAS accuses S. Sudan army of launching military offensives
Thursday 18 March 2021
March 17, 2021 (JUBA) – The opposition National Salvation Front (NAS)s led by Gen. Thomas Cirillo has accused the South Sudanese army (SSPDF) of military offensives on its positions. Thomas Cirillo Swaka (Photo Reuters) “On 14th (...)
Arms transfers to South Sudan ensure a violent future for a people desperate for peace
Wednesday 28 January 2015
By Geoffrey L. Duke Peace advocates around the world were shocked by news of China’s shipment of arms to the Government of South Sudan in June 2014. The shipment reportedly included $38 million worth of missiles, grenade launchers, (...)
South Sudan army vows to back peaceful protests against Kiir
Friday 26 March 2021
March 25, 2021 (JUBA) - The South Sudanese army (SSPDF) will not suppress peaceful protests calling upon President Salva Kiir to step down, a high-ranking military officer said on Wednesday. The officer, in an interview with Sudan (...)
Sudanese Bashir to participate in Africa’ security summit
Tuesday 25 August 2009
August 24, 2009 (KHARTOUM) – President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir, will lead the Sudanese delegation to the African Union meeting on the continent’s security challenges, scheduled to take place in Tripoli, Libya, at the end of this month, the (...)
Postponing unity government formation bad for S. Sudan: Kiir
Friday 1 November 2019
October 31, 2019 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said any move to extend the planned formation of the transitional government of national unity would be bad for the young nation. President Salva Kiir speaks at the (...)
Gen. Kiir forms South Sudan military Command Council
Thursday 10 December 2009
By James Gatdet Dak December 10, 2009 (JUBA) – A Command Council of the army in Southern Sudan has been established with effect from 10th December 2009. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayadrit, Sudan’s FVP and President of S. Sudan government The (...)
14 killed, nine wounded in Tonj state clashes: official
Monday 2 December 2019
December 1, 2019 (TONJ) – At least 14 people were killed and nine others wounded in clashes between South Sudan army (SSDPF) and armed men in Tonj state on Friday, an official said. Map of South Sudan showing Warrap state in red The (...)
Machar says forces in control of most of S. Sudan amid speculation of attempted Juba takeover
Sunday 22 December 2013
December 21, 2013 (LONDON) - Forces of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) loyal to South Sudan’s former vice-president, Riek Machar, announced that they have taken control of the strategic oil-rich region of Unity state, six days (...)

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