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Envoy Leads Call for All Darfur Militia to Join Peace Process in Sudan

A gathering of high-level international officials to Sudan, led by the head of the joint United Nations-African Union (AU) peacekeeping operation in the country's war-torn Darfur region, on Saturday urged all armed groups involved in the conflict to join the peace process initiated earlier this week by Khartoum and a major rebel militia.

Hague Court Attacks Prosecution Evidence as 'Weak,' 'Unreliable'

 Hague Court Attacks Prosecution Evidence as 'Weak,' 'Unreliable'

The International Criminal Court has described evidence against a Darfur rebel leader accused of an attack on African Union peacekeepers variously as "weak", "scant" and "unreliable."

Sudan's Parties Strategize Ahead of April Polls

Sudan's Parties Strategize Ahead of April Polls

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) has named a northern Muslim, Yasir Arman, as its candidate for the April presidential elections.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Says Success of Sudan Peace Pact Requires Redoubled Efforts by All

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Says Success of Sudan Peace Pact Requires Redoubled Efforts by All

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon used today's fifth anniversary of the peace pact that ended more than 20 years of civil war in Sudan to urge the parties to redouble their efforts towards reconciliation and the successful completion of remaining benchmarks.

Sudan Reneges on Independence Referendum Deal

Sudan Reneges on Independence Referendum Deal

The United States has condemned the Sudanese ruling party for introducing last-minute unilateral changes to the law under which southern Sudanese will vote on whether they want independence.

North and Southern Sudan Agree on Independence Referendum

Officials from the ruling parties in Khartoum and Southern Sudan have reached an agreement on new legislation governing national elections next April as well as a later referendum on independence for the south, reports the Sudan Tribune.

Union-United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thankful for Release of Kidnapped Civilian Staff in Darfur

Union-United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thankful for Release of Kidnapped Civilian Staff in Darfur

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced deep gratitude today on hearing of the release of two civilian staff members of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) after more than 100 days in captivity in the war-torn western flank of Sudan.

United States Special Envoy to Sudan Jonathan S. Gration Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Darfur Policy

United states special Envoy to Sudan

As U.S. special envoy to Sudan Scott Gration defended the Barack Obama administration's new policy toward the war-torn country on Capitol Hill Thursday, NGOs and a U.N. official reacted with disappointment and impatience.

Tensions Grow Over North-South Unity of Sudan

Tensions are rising in Sudan as the country prepares for elections in 2010 and a subsequent referendum over whether the people of South Sudan want to break away and become an independent state.

Obama Team Launches 'Calibrated' Policy to Tackle Dual Conflicts for r Sudan

After protracted debate, the Obama administration last week rolled out a policy blueprint for Sudan, Africa's largest country in land area.

President Barack Obama's special envoy to Sudan On The Road Again

President Barack Obama's special envoy to Sudan, Major-General Scott Gration, headed Wednesday for South Sudan, Darfur and Khartoum, where he will discuss issues ranging from gender-based violence with displaced people to peace efforts with former African heads of state.

Fresh Round of United Nations-backed between the Sudanese Peace Talks to Start Next Month

United Nations-backed mediation talks aimed at resolving the long-running conflict in Darfur between the Sudanese Government and the region's armed movements will resume late next month, it was announced today.

Women and Children Increasingly Targeted in Southern Sudanese Clashes

Women and children are being increasingly targeted in the escalating attacks against communities in Southern Sudanese states, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation, say officials.

Sudan Claims Part of Moyo District

Sudanese People's Liberation Army soldiers, yesterday afternoon attacked Ugandan farmers in Lefori Sub-county, Moyo District, claiming the land belongs to Sudan.

Joint African Union-UN Envoy Speaks Out Amid Renewed Sudanese-Chadian Tensions

The head of the joint African Union-United Nations peacekeeping mission in Darfur today called on Sudan and Chad to end any hostile activities along their border amid fresh accusations of air strikes in the troubled region.

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