South Sudan Watch
An Act of War Between Sudan and South Sudan
Some disturbing developments along the frontier of the world’s newest country, the Republic of South Sudan. It would appear that the Sudanese airforce violated south Sudan’s airspace and bombed a refugee camp near the border.
How the Egypt Uprising is Viewed in Southern Sudan
In hotel bars and restaurants across Juba, near-constant coverage by Al Jazeera English of the fast-moving events in Egypt over the past two weeks has inspired conversation among southerners about the possible ripple effect of the impassioned uprisings.
How Egypt’s Unrest May Spread to Sudan
Rising food prices, secession movements, and diminished profit from oil exports does not a stable government make.
South Sudan’s Big Day
The results of last months’ South Sudan independence referendum are being officially announced today. Still, once independent, South Sudan will beset by problems of a failed state. UPDATE from Maggie Fick in Juba
The New York Times Mistranslates the Testimony of a Sudanese Woman UDPATE
The New York Times inexplicably mistranslates the testimony of a Sudanese woman in a video feature posted to the Times’ site. Then, it edits out the mistake. What is going on here? UDPATE January 28 2011 with NYT public editor’s response. UPDATE II: The Times issues stunning correction.
Negotiations over Sudan’s Dissolution Being Today. Here is What is at Stake
Negotiations resumed today in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum between top officials from Sudan’s north and south. These leaders, representing two regions of the same country, will soon begin relating to each other as diplomats from two different nations.
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The SC; HRC; DPRK; South Sudan
The SC: The Security Council today held its last consultations under the Council Presidency of ROK. Tomorrow, Russia will take over the rotating Presidency of the Security Council for March under Ambassador Vitaly Churkin.
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The SG; Mali; Middle East; Palestine
The SG: At the Fifth Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna, Austria today, the SG emphasized the role of youth in ensuring a “prosperous, equitable and peaceful future.”
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The SG; DRC; HRC; Palestinian Prisoner
The SG: In Ethiopia over the weekend, the SG is now in the United Arab Emirates. Today he met with Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashed Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, where the two discussed developments in the region, including Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, and in the Middle East Peace Process.
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