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Is David Yau Yau Really a Rebel?
"...it is quite possible that we may be mislabeling a terrorist, a warlord or a plain psychopath with an army…
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South Sudan Army Kills 20 Rebels, Captures Weapons > Gurtong Trust > Editorial
At least 20 rebels and four Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers have been killed in a tense battle leading…
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29 Killed In South Sudan Cattle Raid > Gurtong Trust > Editorial
At least 29 people were killed when cattle raiders from a South Sudanese minority group opened fire on members of…
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Jonglei Drivers Protest Over Bus Park Rent > Gurtong Trust > Editorial
Drivers in Jonglei state are protesting after the Bus Park in Bor town was handed over to an investment group…
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Health Minister Denies Reports Of Disease Outbreak > Gurtong Trust > Editorial
Eastern Equatoria State Health Minister Dr. Margaret Itto Leonardo has denied reports that there is an outbreak of diseases in…
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By Manyang Mayom July 15, 2010 (RUMBEK) — The governor of Eastern Equatoria state has issued a decree forming a State Referendum Commission to be chaired by Felix Remio to enlighten the state population in civic education and enhance awareness of the population ahead of the upcoming referendum in the country. Okanyi as the Commission Chairperson would be joined by four members and will be tasked with the sole responsibility of making sure that the referendum is conducted successfully in (...)
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By Julius N. Uma July 15, 2010 (JUBA) — A senior member of the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) has strongly condemned the July 11 bomb attacks in Uganda, which claimed over 70 lives. The GoSS Minister of Regional Cooperation Barnaba Benjamin described the two separate incidents, already claimed by the Somali Islamist militia group, Al-Shabab, as obstacles to peace and stability. “Our government strongly condemns these attacks against innocent people in Uganda and our condolences go to (...)
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 02:46
Church Leader Says Elections Too Flawed to Be Free and Fair
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The general secretary of the Sudan Council of Churches - an Orthodox, Protestant and Roman Catholic grouping - has said that current national elections in Africa's biggest country do not qualify as free and fair, according to Ecumenical News International (ENI).
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Long before voting started on 11 April, it was clear that the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) in Khartoum would maintain its iron grip on power and that interested governments would accept this, despite the widespread evidence of fraud produced by Sudanese and foreign observers alike (AC Vol 51 No 7). The opposition decision to boycott spoiled the plan.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 02:46
Unamid Deputy Visits Nyala in Show of Support for Missing Staff
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UNAMID Deputy Joint Special Representative (DJSR) Mohamed Yonis today visited Nyala, South Darfur, to meet with the staff of UNAMID Sector South (Nyala) and convey his solidarity to them following the abduction of their colleagues.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 02:46
Contact Made with Abducted Unamid Peacekeepers, All Reportedly Safe
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Contact was established for the first time with four UNAMID peacekeepers who were reported missing more than five days ago.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 02:46
Unamid Chief Taking Every Possible Measure to Ensure Safe Release of Peacekeepers
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The four UNAMID peacekeepers who were reported missing in Nyala, South Darfur, more than four days ago, remain unaccounted for.
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"It was very encouraging to see that, despite the conflict that was going on here, there was very high voter turnout in Darfur," said former South African President Thabo Mbeki at a press conference held yesterday in El Fasher, North Darfur.
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Wednesday, 21 April 2010 02:46
Rights Groups Call on U.S. to Listen to Sudanese Election Observers and Not Legitimize Bashir as Elected President
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As two international observation missions issued reports that Sudan’s recent elections fell short of international standards and Sudanese observer groups reported widespread electoral rigging and political oppression, leading human rights groups are calling on the Obama Administration to acknowledge that these reports confirm that the presidential election will not reflect the legitimate choice of the Sudanese people.
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Increasing violence has cut off aid deliveries to the mountainous area of Darfur and the living situation for the estimated 100,000 people there will worsen as the dry season comes to an end, the top United Nations humanitarian official in Sudan warned today.
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