By Deng Vanang June 17, 2013 – No one whether locally or internationally can still argue there is more hope to resolve Abyei stalemate peacefully. It has been everybody’s wish that dialogue could prevail over wrangling and peace over war. But all the well wishers, South Sudanese and Sudanese of good will are put to [...]
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Intelligence Agency Steps Up Offensive Against Khartoum Press
Reporters Without Borders is appalled to learn that Sudan‘s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) ordered Al Nour Mohamed Al Nour’s suspension as editor-in-chief of the independent Arabic-language daily Al Sahafa on 3 April. At the same time, the NISS harassed Al Jazeera’s Khartoum correspondent, accusing him of unbalanced coverage and reporting “false information.” “There [...]
Intelligence agency steps up offensive against Khartoum press
Print Send français Tweet Reporters Without Borders is appalled to learn that Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) ordered Al Nour Mohamed Al Nour’s suspension as editor-in-chief of the independent Arabic-language daily Al Sahafa on 3 April. At the same time, the NISS harassed Al Jazeera’s Khartoum correspondent, accusing him of unbalanced coverage and [...]
South Sudan Pleads for Public Support On Cooperation Deal With Sudan
Juba — Leading officials from South Sudan‘s governing Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) have admitted compelling conditions behind the signing of the cooperation agreement with the government of neigbouring Sudan and pleaded for public support in the face of sustained criticisms. Most criticism has focused on the inclusion of Mile 14 in the border buffer [...]
EU Wins 2012 Nobel Peace Prize Amid Criticisms
Juba/Khartoum — The European Union (EU) has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, in what its top leadership described as the “strongest possible recognition of the deep political motives” behind their activities. In a joint statement extended to Sudan Tribune, Herman Van Rompuyand, the President of the European Council and José Manuel Barroso, his [...]
Sudanese Author Claims Books Seized At Khartoum Book Fair
London — A world renowned Sudanese author on Thursday claimed that his material has been confiscated by security services at an international book fair held in Khartoum. Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin claims that his literature was seized at Khartoum airport upon entry into the country. After threatening to go on hunger strike the material was released [...]
Somaliland and South Sudan – The Inseparable Friends
September 26, 2012 · 354200 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fsomalilandpress.com%2Fsomaliland-and-south-sudan-%25e2%2580%2593-the-inseparable-friends-35420%2FSomaliland+and+South+Sudan+%E2%80%93+The+Inseparable+Friends2012-09-26+14%3A12%3A39Goth+Mohamedhttp%3A%2F%2Fsomalilandpress.com%2F%3Fp%3D35420 Friends indeed are friends in need: this is famous proverb in many languages, which explains that the real friends are those share the pain at the hard times under similar circumstance. Somaliland and South Sudan had common history of liberation struggle in the heart of Addis Ababa, the capital [...]
Flights Between Khartoum and Juba Resume for Six Month Period
Wau — Commercial flights between Khartoum and Juba resumed on Tuesday, after they were stopped in January a peak in tension between Sudan and South Sudan. Sudan‘s aviation authority suspended the daily direct flights between Juba and Khartoum after an initial deadline of 9 April as they were no longer domestic thus required an international [...]
Khartoum Raps US Decision to Order Diplomats Out of Sudan
Khartoum — Sudan‘s ruling National Congress Party (NCP) has criticized the decision of the US Administration to order the departure of all families and members of its non-essential staff from the US embassy in Khartoum, describing it as an attempt to tarnish the image of Sudan. The decision comes against the background of the violent [...]
