Sudanese government forces have captured a rebel stronghold in the restive border state of Blue Nile. Sudanese officials say the army has succeeded in pushing the rebels out of Kurmuk, a town located close to South Sudan, which broke away from Sudan in July. Officials said the town has been “totally liberated and secured” from […]
Sudan Captures Rebel Stronghold in Blue Nile
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Sudan Captures Rebel Stronghold in Blue Nile
Posted November 4th, 2011 at 12:25 pm (UTC-5)
Sudanese government forces have captured a rebel stronghold in the restive border state of Blue Nile. Sudanese officials say the army has succeeded in pushing the rebels out of Kurmuk, a town located close to South Sudan, which broke away from Sudan in July. Officials said the town has been “totally liberated and secured” from […]
Sudan: Army Captures Rebel Stronghold
Posted November 3rd, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
Sudan’s army says it has captured a rebel stronghold in the restive border state of Blue Nile. Sudanese officials said Thursday the army has succeeded in pushing the rebels out of Kurmuk, a town located close to South Sudan, which broke away from Sudan in July. They said the town has been “totally liberated and […]
Report: Sudan Gov’t Forces Kill, Rape Civilians in Blue Nile
Posted November 1st, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
A rights group says Sudanese government forces are killing and raping civilians in the restive border state of Blue Nile. The Enough Project renewed its call Tuesday for an investigation into alleged atrocities in the state, where Sudan’s government has been fighting rebels since September. The U.S.-based rights group, which is backed by movie star […]
Sudan: Hundreds of Rebels Killed in Southern Kordofan
Posted October 31st, 2011 at 2:05 pm (UTC-5)
A Sudanese government official says hundreds of rebels have been killed in clashes with army troops in Southern Kordofan state. The governor of Southern Kordofan, Ahmed Haroun, told reporters the violence erupted on Monday, after insurgents attacked the city of Teludi. Khartoum says its army repelled the assault. Haroun said the rebels were backed by […]
South Sudan to Phase Out Arabic in Schools
Posted October 26th, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC-5)
The government of the newly founded African nation of South Sudan will phase out teaching Arabic in its schools, in favor of English. Under a bill the parliament passed this week, all courses will be taught in English. Arabic will be offered only as another subject, along with such traditional subjects as math and science. […]
Sudan Summons British Ambassador Following Critical Comments in Blog Post
Posted October 19th, 2011 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
Sudan summoned the British ambassador in Khartoum to the foreign ministry on Tuesday, to protest his blog post sharply criticizing the Sudanese government for failing to improve the lives of its citizens. In a blog posted Monday on the British Embassy’s website, Ambassador Nicholas Kay said it was “little wonder” that Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has […]
UN Considers Stepping Up Land Mine Clearance in South Sudan
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations says it may step up efforts to clear land mines from South Sudan following a mine explosion this week that killed 20 people. The U.N. says 18 civilians and two soldiers were killed on Sunday when the bus in which they were travelling struck an anti-tank mine recently laid by rebels in […]
US Group Claims New Evidence of Violence in Sudan’s Southern Kordofan
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
A U.S.-based group said Thursday it has corroborated U.N. reports and eyewitness accounts claiming that Sudanese government forces committed violence against civilians in the country’s Southern Kordofan state earlier this year. The Satellite Sentinel Project says it has analyzed satellite images and collected field reports that indicate Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) engaged in the […]
Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan Agree to End Disputes
Posted October 9th, 2011 at 4:30 pm (UTC-5)
HEAD: Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan Agree to Negotiations DATE: 10/09/11 NUMBER: 1471238 TYPE: CN )) South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Sudan President Omar al-Bashir say their countries are ready to negotiate solutions to the disputes that have bred fears of a return to civil war. Mr. Kiir told reporters Sunday his government […]
