Sudan and South Sudan Could Head to War Over Disputes, UN Says

Sudan and South Sudan Could Head to War Over Disputes, UN Says
BusinessWeek
8 (Bloomberg) — Sudan and South Sudan may go to war again unless the two neighboring countries are able to resolve disputes over oil and their mutual borders, according to the United Nations’ peacekeeping chief. “A return to the negotiating table is …

As Tensions Simmer, Sudan and South Sudan Spar at UN
CNN
By Mick B. Krever, CNN United Nations (CNN) — Ambassadors from Sudan and its newly independent neighbor, South Sudan, sparred at the UN Security Council Thursday as tensions rise between the two countries. Despite the relatively peaceful secession of …

UN peacekeeping chief urges Sudan negotiations
Sacramento Bee
AP UNITED NATIONS — The UN peacekeeping chief says it’s “absolutely essential” that Sudan and South Sudan return to the negotiating table to prevent further violence along their disputed border. Herve Ladsous told the UN Security Council on Thursday …

Desperation, Hunger in South Sudan as Refugees Flee Bombs
Voice of America
December 08, 2011 Desperation, Hunger in South Sudan as Refugees Flee Bombs Hannah McNeish | Doro, South Sudan Desperation and hunger are growing in South Sudan’s Doro refugee camp where more than 20000 people have fled bombings in Sudan’s Blue Nile …

South Sudan Clashes Leave at Least 40 People Dead, UN Says

BusinessWeek
8 (Bloomberg) — At least 40 people were killed in ethnic clashes in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, where more than 1000 people have died this year in disputes over cattle, the United Nations said. The UN Mission in South Sudan dispatched an assessment …

Newest nation South Sudan ravaged by war, climate
AFP
DURBAN, South Africa — The world’s newest nation, South Sudan, appealed Thursday for help in healing a land ravaged by war and disruptive weather as it made its maiden appearance at the UN climate talks. “Climate change in Southern Sudan has very, …

South Sudan Clashes Leave at Least 40 People Dead, UN Says
Bloomberg
By Jared Ferrie – Thu Dec 08 17:06:46 GMT 2011 At least 40 people were killed in ethnic clashes in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, where more than 1000 people have died this year in disputes over cattle, the United Nations said. The UN Mission in South …

Sudan conflict not isolated to south
UPI.com
KHARTOUM, Sudan, Dec. 8 (UPI) — Authorities working with the United Nations in eastern Sudan said ethnic conflicts could complicate an already tense regional security situation. UN peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan this week reported armed …

Sudan: Armed Forces Repulses Aggression of South Sudan Army On Al-Abiyad Lake …
AllAfrica.com
The Armed Forces pointed out that it is imposing full control on the area, adding that the SPLA of South Sudan has staged six attempts to capture Al-Abiyad lake area, the last one of them was staged Wednesday afternoon. According to the statement, …

H.E Kiir directs Muslim leaders not to politicize religion

JUBA, 7 December 2011 – The President of the Republic H.E. Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed leaders of the Muslim Community in the Republic of South Sudan to double their efforts in resolving all the administrative and internal issues facing the Muslim Community. Particularly, he urged them not to use religion for political purposes.

President Kiir made the remarks during a meeting he held today with the Muslim Community delegation headed by Gen. Tahir Bior Ajak, the Secretary General of South Sudan Muslim Council, and Sultan Abdulbagi Ayii, the chairman of Muslim Counsel (known as El- Shura). The meeting mainly discussed administrative issues facing the ongoing activities of the Muslims besides minor differences between the Secretary General of Muslim Council and the Council of Shura.
The Muslim Community leaders appreciated the President of the Republic and his government for taking Muslim community issues into the consideration and for supporting them in resolving their own problems.
The Secretary General of the Muslim Council in South Sudan Gen. Tahir Bior Ajak announced to the press after the meeting that the two bodies of the Muslim community, the Muslim Council and the Muslim Counsel (known as Shura) have agreed today before the President of the Republic in the spirit of brotherhood and reconciliation to discard all the differences and work together in preaching peace and unity among the people of the new state of South Sudan.
On his part the chairman of Islamic Counsel, Sultan Abdilbagi Ayii announced that the Islamic Counsel general conference will soon be held in Juba to discuss all the internal and administrative problems facing the Muslim Community.
Reported by Thomas Kenneth

Thousands of Citizens Demonstrate in Wau Against Khartoum

Thousands of Citizens Demonstrate in Wau Against Khartoum
Middle East North Africa Financial Network
After the independence of the South, Khartoum government has been carrying out air strikes in South Sudan territory especially in Unity, WBG, NBG states and other parts of the Country. The demonstration also condemned the forcible recruitment of South …

Sudan shuffle expands opposition in government
eTaiwan News
The move appeared to be aimed at bolstering the support of President Omar al-Bashir’s government in the wake of economic hardships and border conflicts with South Sudan, which declared independence in July. The shuffle gave ministerial posts to 14 …

South Sudan: Health Institutions Work to Curb HIV/Aids
AllAfrica.com
Juba — The Ministry of Health in partnership with South Sudan AIDS Commission and USAID, Family Health International 360, South Sudan HIV/AIDS Alliance, Sudan AIDS program and Howard University closed three day workshop in Home and Away on Wednesday. …

South Sudan: The Future of Country Lies in Education
AllAfrica.com
Education is light to the nation in particular to developing countries like South Sudan. It’s education that produces all kinds of technocrats in different fields. Skills, technologies, accumulated knowledge are rooted in education and these are …

Calling on the Food and Beverage Industry to Help Reduce Poverty
Huffington Post
If a beer maker needs hops for a brewery in South Sudan, should it import those hops from Australia when Sudanese farmers can grow a similar crop? This is a critical question that is driving the global discussion on hunger today. …

Sudan’s first cabinet after south’s secession brings little change
Sudan Tribune
The NCP has promised over the last year a reduced number of ministries and young faces as a kickoff for what is known as the “Second Republic” formed after South Sudan seceded from the north. Sudan is going through an acute economic crisis and growing …

South Sudan: RAIDS IN PATIAOU, PIOL VILLAGE of Twic East
Borglobe
By Thomas Iganihizu Odari (Borglobe) December is the month of merry making and happiness as it is the festive month, but this is not the case to be for Pan Piol village at Pakeer Payam in Twic East County. Piol village mourns their loved ones, …

South Sudan: HE Kiir Directs Muslim Leaders Not to Politicize Religion
AllAfrica.com
Juba — The President of the Republic HE Gen Salva Kiir Mayardit has directed leaders of the Muslim Community in the Republic of South Sudan to double their efforts in resolving all the administrative and internal issues facing the Muslim Community. …

South Sudan demands Sudan forces ‘withdraw from Jau’
BBC News
South Sudan has demanded that Sudanese troops withdraw from a border town in Unity state, which the army spokesman said was occupied over the weekend. Philip Aguer told the BBC Jau was in South Sudan and warned such aggression could no longer be …