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The articles below are the most recent additions to the Sudan category of Africa InfoServ. To read the article, click on its title. To see more Sudan articles or to search a particular topic, click on Africa Archive.

Articles marked with a magnifying glass ( Longer, analytical article. ) are longer, more analytical pieces.

1. Longer, analytical article. Mounting ethnic tensions in the south - analysis
Author: IRIN, Nasir Date Written: 24 June 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: IRIN News
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org
Key Words: Sudan, tensions, south, CPA,

Summary & Comment: The disarmament in Southern Sudan that has taken place at the same time as other groups have re-armed is indicative of divisions within the southern government. Renewed, focused South-South dialogue and reconciliation is essential for the South to remain unified. DN
2. Darfur refugee women speak out: Risking life for human rights
Author: Unknown Date Written: 22 June 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: You Tube
Secondary Category: Eastern Region Source URL: http://www.youtube.com
Key Words: Darfur, refugees, Chad, women, UNHCR

Summary & Comment: A short video on Darfuri women living in refugee camps in Chad, in which some of the women describe their difficult living conditions.
3. Longer, analytical article. Interview: New book: Saviours and Survivors - Darfur, Professor Mahmood Mamdani
Author: Kristin Palitza, interviewer, Cape Town Date Written: 19 June 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: IPS
Secondary Category: AU/NEPAD Source URL: http://www.ipsnews.net/africa
Key Words: Sudan, Darfur, book, interview, Mahmood Mamdami, genocide,

Summary & Comment: Kristin Palitza interviews Mahmood Mamdani, the Hebert Lehman Professor of Government and director of the Institute of African Studies at New York’s Columbia University. His book,‘Saviours and Survivors. Darfur, Politics and the War on Terror’, ends with a proposal for a triple solution. DN
4. Longer, analytical article. Some rebels disarm, but no sign of olive branches – analysis
Author: IRIN, Juba Date Written: 12 June 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: IRIN News
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL: http://www.irinnews.org
Key Words: Sudan, rebels, disarm, DDR, CPA,

Summary & Comment: Animosity and mistrust still characterize relations between the two governments over the distribution of power and oil wealth, and North and south have yet to start discussions on downsizing their respective armed forces. There are many challenges ahead, but $30 million funding to support the programme in the south marks a key stage in Sudan’s peac . . . [expand]
5. Longer, analytical article. Darfuri women: Nowhere to turn - new report - Physicians for Human Rights
Author: Eric Reeves Date Written: 31 May 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: Eric Reeves
Secondary Category: Gender Source URL:
Key Words: Darfur, women,

Summary & Comment: "Physicians for Human Rights today released an important new report on the grim and persistent realities of sexual violence directed against Darfuri women in Darfur and Eastern Chad."
6. Longer, analytical article. Stand up to Sudan’s thugs
Author: Eric Reeves, Northampton, Mass. Date Written: 27 May 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: Christian Science Monitor
Secondary Category: Eastern Region Source URL: http://www.csmonitor.com
Key Words: Darfur, peace,

Summary & Comment: "Is there a road to peace in Darfur? The question has broad geopolitical implications. Sudan is the biggest country in Africa, it borders nine states, and is located at the crossroads of Africa and the Arab world. Its fate is tied not only to the region, but to the continent of Africa and the rest of the world." [Abbreviated with a link t . . . [expand]
7. Mediation seeks strong international support to end Darfur conflict
Author: Sudan Tribune, Doha Date Written: 27 May 2009
Primary Category: Sudan Document Origin: Sudan Tribune
Secondary Category: Eastern Region Source URL: http://www.sudantribune.com
Key Words: Darfur, peace, UN Security Council

Summary & Comment: "Peace mediators sought today to draw a strong commitment from the Five Permanent members of the UN Security Council saying the complexity of the Darfur conflict requires concerted efforts of the international community." [Abbreviated with a link to the full article.]

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