The president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, has ended a two day visit to Khartoum where he and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir discussed issues that continue to produce tensions between the two countries. Unresolved since South Sudan became independent in early July are the future of the disputed oil-rich border region of Abyei and how […]
Leaders of Sudan and South Sudan Agree to End Disputes
Posted October 9th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
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South Sudan’s President Visits Khartoum
Posted October 8th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir met Saturday with his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir in Khartoum. The two leaders discussed some of the unresolved bilateral issues since South Sudan became an independent state July 9. The two neighbors have yet to reach an agreement on the future of the contested oil-rich border region of Abyei. A […]
South Sudan’s President to Meet Sudanese President Saturday
Posted October 8th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
South Sudan’s president heads to Sudan Saturday for talks on unresolved issues that could threaten security in the region. President Salva Kiir’s meeting with Sudan President Omar al-Bashir marks Mr. Kiir’s first trip to Khartoum since his country won independence from Sudan in July. The leaders are expected to address multiple issues facing the Abyei […]
Sudan, South Sudan Leaders to Meet on Disputes
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 1:40 pm (UTC-5)
South Sudan’s president is set to travel to Khartoum on Saturday for his first visit to the north since the south declared independence July 9. Government officials say President Salva Kiir will meet with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to discuss several unresolved matters, including oil revenue sharing and border disputes. The neighboring countries disagree on […]
South Sudan: 22 Million Barrels of Oil Sold Since Independence
Posted October 6th, 2011 at 9:00 am (UTC-5)
The new nation of South Sudan says it has sold 22 million barrels of crude oil for export since its split from the north three months ago. The country’s petroleum and mining ministry says the value of the exports totals more than $2.1 billion. A ministry statement says the oil is being transported to buyers […]
UN Warns of Looming Food Crisis in Sudan
Posted October 5th, 2011 at 11:05 am (UTC-5)
The United Nations is warning that two states in Sudan face a looming food crisis because of fighting between government troops and the party of former rebels. The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization on Wednesday called for “urgent action” in Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states, both located along the border with newly-independent South Sudan. […]
Sudanese Army Stays in Abyei, Despite Withdrawal Agreement
Posted October 1st, 2011 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
Sudan says its troops will stay in the disputed Abyei region despite an agreement with South Sudan to withdraw on Friday. Khartoum says the troops will remain in Abyei until United Nations peacekeepers have fully deployed in the region. A U.N. spokesman says only half of the 4,200 Ethiopian peacekeepers have arrived in Abyei. South […]
Sudanese VP Meets with Libya’s Interim Government
Posted September 29th, 2011 at 6:12 am (UTC-5)
Sudanese Vice President Ali Osman Taha is expected to meet Thursday in Tripoli with leaders of Libya’s interim government. It will be the highest level meeting between the two countries since the fall of former leader Moammar Gadhafi. Sudan, whose foreign minister visited Libya in August, is eager to develop positive diplomatic relations with Libya’s […]
Hundreds Protest Inflation in Sudanese Capital
Posted September 27th, 2011 at 5:52 am (UTC-5)
Witnesses in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, say police have fired tear gas to break up protests against soaring inflation in the country. The witnesses said around 300 people gathered Monday, shouting “no to high prices” in protests that lasted until late in the day. The demonstrators temporarily blocked traffic with burning tires. Police said they […]
Japan Prepares to Send Peacekeepers to South Sudan
Posted September 24th, 2011 at 2:50 am (UTC-5)
Japan’s Prime Minister says his government is taking steps to deploy troops to South Sudan for peacekeeping duties. Friday, Yoshihko Noda told the UN General Assembly that Japan will extend support for nation-building efforts in South Sudan, as well as the consolidation of peace in the region. A Japanese survey team is expected to head […]
