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Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton present 2012 International Women of Courage Awards

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:54:24 GMT

Friday, March 9, 2012

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"2012 International Women of Courage Award" — U.S. Department of State, March 8, 2012
"2012 International Women of Courage Award Winners" — U.S. Department of State, March 8, 2012
"Women Honored for Fighting for World ‘As They Know it Should Be’" — Voice of America, March 8, 2012
"Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton celebrate International Women’s Day at the State Department" — thepoliticalgirl.com, March 8, 2012
"First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at the International Women of Courage Awards" — whitehouse.gov, March 8, 2012

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"International Women’s Day: 10 ways to celebrate" — The Washington Post, March 8, 2012
"International Women's Day: How it's celebrated around the globe" — CSM, March 8, 2012

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Sudanese President releases all detained journalists

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:35:48 GMT

Monday, August 29, 2011

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Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir announced the release of all journalists detained in the country's jails in an address to a gathering of journalists in the capital of Khartoum, on Saturday. "I declare amnesty for all the journalists detained by the security authorities and their release," said Al-Bashir.

This came in the same month as the release of Abu Zar Al-Amin, deputy editor-in-chief of pro-opposition paper Ra'y Al-Sha'b. Al-Almin had served a prison term of nearly two years after he violating press restrictions and reporting on alleged co-operation between Sudan and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

The release and amnesty follows a series of fresh violations of 'press freedoms', which resulted in the suspension of independent newspapers such as Al-Jaridah and Al-Ahdath on August 20 and 21. According to Mozdalifa Mohamed Osman, Al-Ahdath's newsroom chief, the suspension caused financial losses of US$10,000.

No reasons were given for the suspension of the newspapers. However, the editor-in-chief of AlJaridah, Saad Al-Din Ibrahim revealed that his paper was suspended because it did not allow the security services to interfere in its editorial and recruitment policies; sources believe the Al-Ahdath suspension was due to the publication of information on a planned meeting between President Al-Bashir and the leader of armed opposition group Sudan People's Liberation Movement (northern sector) Malik Aggar.

According to press-freedom watchdog the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Sudanese government aggressively attacks journalists through "contrived legal proceedings, politicized criminal charges, and confiscations". Amnesty International believes Sudanese press freedom is "openly violated".

Press freedoms may deteriorate with the National Congress Party contemplating further restrictions, including the possibility of pre-publication censorship.

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Reuters. "President orders Sudanese journalists freed" — Reuters, August 28, 2011
"Sudanese president pardons journalists detained by security authorities" — Xinhua, August 27, 2011
"Sudan president pardons detained journalists" — Sudan Tribune, August 27, 2011
"Sudanese new press laws will threaten free speech" — Index on Censorship, August 22, 2011
"Sudanese daily to sue security body over seizure of copies" — Sudan Tribune, August 22, 2011
"Newspaper seized in Sudan" — Radio Dabanga, August 21, 2011

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South Sudan gains independence

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:00:30 GMT

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Peter Opilo. "It’s day two of Independence and South Sudan parties" — The Standard, July 10, 2011
Maggie Fick (Associated Press). "US envoy warns that Sudan's peace could unravel" — MNSBC, July 10, 2011
AFP / Reuters. "South Sudan formally declares independence" — ABC News (Australia), July 10, 2011
"South Sudan's flag raised at independence ceremony" — BBC News Online, July 9, 2011
Mike Pflanz. "Birth of South Sudan, world's newest nation, celebrated all night with dancing in streets and church bells" — The Daily Telegraph, July 9, 2011
Jeffrey Gettleman. "After Years of Struggle, South Sudan Becomes a New Nation" — The New York Times, July 9, 2011
Christopher Goffard. "South Sudan, world's newest nation, is instantly one of the most troubled" — Los Angeles Times, July 9, 2011

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South Sudan minister Milla shot, killed

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:01:43 GMT

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

South Sudan's Cooperatives and Rural Development Minister, Jimmy Lemi Milla, was shot and killed yesterday at his office in Juba, South Sudan. Officials said they believed the shooting was not politically motivated.

	This is such a shock to the people here, coming so soon after our peaceful referendum.
—Richard Lukodu

According to witnesses, after the minister and his bodyguard had entered the ministry building, the shooter broke into the minister's car and took from it the bodyguard's pistol, entered the building, and shot and killed first the minister, then the bodyguard. He was subdued and taken into custody. According to officials, the shooter, who may have been the minister's brother-in-law, had been employed by Milla and wanted to be paid.

Civil servant Richard Lukodu said, "This is such a shock to the people here, coming so soon after our peaceful referendum... This is the result of one angry man — and people should not think that this is reflective of all of south Sudan."

South Sudan held a referendum last month on secession from Sudan. Following decades of civil war officially ending in 2005, violence in the south has been a continuing problem, but lessened leading up to the referendum. The result of the referendum was overwhelmingly for secession, and the President of Sudan has stated acceptance of that result.

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"South Sudan minister shot dead" — Al Jazeera English, February 9, 2011
"Southern Sudan minister Jimmy Lemi Milla shot dead" — BBC News Online, February 9, 2011

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Sudanese Army claims to have killed 300 Darfur rebels in clashes

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:43:14 GMT

Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Darfur region of Sudan is a war torn region. According to the UN, 300,000 people have been killed and 2.7 million people displaced.

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The Sudanese Army said it killed over 300 rebels in the Darfur region of the country, and lost 75 of its own in clashes during the past week. General Al-Tayeb al-Musbah Osman was quoted by the Sudanese media as saying the fighting was with the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM). He also said that the government's forces had destroyed rebel vehicles in the fighting, as well as capturing 86 people.

The Justice and Equality Movement denied the government's statements, saying that they had defeated the army, not the other way around. UNAMID said there had been fighting in the area, but it would not say the number of the casualties. This incident is the second of its kind in recent months; in May, several hundred rebel fighters were killed by the government.

The Justice and Equality Movement is one of two rebel movements that have boycotted peace talks with the government; the other one is the Sudan Liberation Army.

The Darfur Region has been subject to violence for the past seven years, when the rebels began to fight the government, saying that the the western part of the country was being neglected. The UN has said that over 300,000 people have been killed, and 2.7 million people have been forced to relocate, while the Sudanese government claims only 10,000 people have died. The Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashiri has been charged with genocide due to his handling of the situation in Darfur.

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"Sudanese Army Kills 300 Rebels in Clashes" — Voice of America, July 17th 2010
"Sudan says 75 troops, 300 rebels die in Darfur strife" — AFP, July 17th 2010
Deng Shasha. "Hundreds of Darfur rebels killed by Sudanese army: commander" — Xinhua News Agency, July 17th 2010

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Sudanese president sworn in to another term

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:38:59 GMT

Thursday, May 27, 2010

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Omar al-Bashir, the president of Sudan, has been sworn in to another term after winning the country's recent polls, which were largely boycotted by the opposition.

The inauguration ceremony, attended by multiple African leaders and two diplomats from the United Nations, was held earlier today. A reporter for the Al Jazeera news agency described the event as being primarily "a gathering of African leaders".

In his inauguration speech, al-Bashir said that there would be "no return to war" with southern Sudan, and said a referendum on southern independence would be held on time. Southern Sudan is to hold a ballot in January of next year on whether to secede from the rest of the country. The referendum is a key part of the 2005 peace deal that ended Sudan's north-south civil war.

al-Bashir was re-elected in April with 68% of the vote. Many opposition parties boycotted the election, accusing the president's party of having rigged the result.

The president is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes, including allegations that he ordered mass murder, rape and torture in Darfur, where rebels have frequently clashed with the government; al-Bashir strongly denies the claims.

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"Bashir begins new Sudan term" — Al Jazeera, May 27, 2010
Michael Onyiego. "Sudan's Bashir Sworn In to Another 5-Year Term" — VOA News, May 27, 2010

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Two Egyptian peacekeepers killed in Darfur by gunmen

Sat, 08 May 2010 15:03:20 GMT

Saturday, May 8, 2010

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Two peacekeepers from Egypt, working for the joint United Nations-African Union mission in Darfur, were killed in an ambush yesterday by gunmen, reports say.

Three others were hurt when the incident happened near Edd al-Fursan in South Darfur. Kemal Saiki, a spokesman with the mission, commented on the incident in a statement: "Today, at about 11:30 am [14.30 UTC], a military convoy from UNAMID's Egyptian contingent, with three vehicles and 20 personnel, was ambushed near Katila village, 85 kilometres [53 miles] south of Edd al-Fursan, South Darfur, by a group of unidentified armed men who indiscriminately opened fire, without warning, on the peacekeepers.

"The attackers fled when the convoy returned fire. The attack left two peacekeepers killed in action and three seriously wounded," Saiki added. He condemned the clash as being a "criminal act".

Nobody has, as of yet, claimed responsibility for the attack. Darfur and the surrounding region are prone to violence, caused by a civil war; with these deaths, 24 peacekeepers have been killed since UNAMID was deployed to the area two years ago.

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"Two Egyptian peacekeepers killed in Darfur" — BBC News Online, May 7, 2010
Guillaume Lavallee. "Two Egyptian peacekeepers killed in Darfur ambush" — Agence France-Presse, May 7, 2010

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Sudanese president declared winner of elections

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:22:56 GMT

Monday, April 26, 2010

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The Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, has been declared the winner of this month's elections, after the first multiparty polls in 24 years. Salva Kiir, a former rebel leader, meanwhile, was also declared president of the semi-autonomous southern Sudan in separate elections.

According to the Sudanese election commission, al-Bashir won 68% of the vote, while Salva Kiir obtained 93% of the vote out of slightly more than 2.5 million total votes.

"The first [was] Omar Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir. He was the candidate and won," said Abel Alier, the chairman for Sudan's National Elections Commission.

Observers and the opposition complained of fraud in the elections; two of al-Bashir's main opponents withdrew before the voting began, accusing the polling process of being rigged. Al-Bashir is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes, which issued a warrant for his arrest, although al-Bashir denies the allegations.

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"Sudan president wins re-election" — Al Jazeera, April 26, 2010
"President Omar al-Bashir declared winner of Sudan poll" — BBC News Online, April 26, 2010

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Spokesman: At least 55 dead after violence in Darfur, Sudan

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:13:42 GMT

Monday, April 26, 2010

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According to Mohammed Issa Aliou, a spokesman for the Rezeigat tribe in Darfur, Sudan, at least 55 people have been killed in the city after clashes with the Southern Sudanese army.

Issa Aliou said yesterday that Rezeigat tribal members were attacked by armed forces near the border with the partially autonomous South Sudan on Friday, as they were looking for water and new pastures.

The South Sudanese army, however, responded by saying that the tribal members were the ones who had started the attacks.

"A company of 120 SPLA [Sudan People's Liberation Army] soldiers was attacked on Friday night by armed men wearing uniforms of the northern army that were heavily equipped," said Major General Kuol Deim Kuol, with the southern former rebel SPLA.

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"'Dozens killed' in Darfur fighting" — Al Jazeera, April 25, 2010
"Clash on south Sudan boundary with Darfur 'kills 55'" — BBC News Online, April 25, 2010

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Man throws shoe at President of Sudan during public conference

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:26:16 GMT

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

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File photo of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of Sudan, at Ethiopia.
Image: U.S. Navy.

Witnesses claim that a man threw a shoe at Omar al-Bashir, President of Sudan, during a conference at Khartoum, the Sudanese capital. The man, however, missed the President, and was instantaneously arrested by a group of guards.

Throwing shoes is a mark of great disrespect in common Arab culture. Former U.S. President, George W. Bush, was insulted in a similar fashion during a trip to Iraq in 2008. In that case, the shoe thrower was a local journalist.

No reason was immediately available for this attack. Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes committed in western Sudan's Darfur region.

Several witnesses claimed that they had seen the incident. According to Reuters, one witness said: "The man was close to the podium and threw the shoe but it didn't reach him." The man was middle aged, between 40 to 50 years, and was well dressed.

"He seemed calm, even after he was arrested," said another witness.

Bashir's office, however, denied that any such incident had occurred, claiming that an unrecognized man had attempted to send a note to the President. According to them, this man had been arrested. Spokesperson Emad Sidahmed stated: "The man just wanted to give the president a note[...] but was intercepted by the security."

According to witnesses, they were attending a conference for "strategic planning" at Khartoum's Friendship Hall.

Bashir often goes to different parts of Sudan and delivers speeches. He is generally greeted by excited crowds. In early 2003, the non-Arab community revolted in Darfur, accusing Khartoum of neglecting them. While the U.N. put the death toll for this conflict at 300,000, the government claims that the figure was 10,000.

Violence in southern Sudan had also increased and the region had been engaged in a civil war till a 2005 peace deal. The deal promised a referendum, scheduled for 2011, about whether the region should form a separate breakaway republic.

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"Man throws shoe at Sudanese president: witnesses" — Reuters, 26 January, 2010
"Sudan shoe-thrower 'targets President Omar al-Bashir'" — BBC News Online, 26 January, 2010

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US warns of attacks on Sudan-Uganda flights

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:31:48 GMT

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The United States has said that "regional extremists" may be targeting Air Uganda airplane flights between Southern Sudan and Uganda.

A warning posted yesterday on the Web site of the US Embassy in Khartoum says there is a "potential threat" on the flights between Juba, Sudan and Kampala, Uganda. Juba is the capital of semi-autonomous Southern Sudan.

The embassy did not name the potential attackers but said the threat is of "sufficient seriousness," and that air travelers should "maintain vigilance at all times."

"[We have] received information indicating a desire by regional extremists to conduct a deadly attack on board Air Uganda aircraft," the embassy said in a statement. "[The] capacity of these extremists to carry out such an attack is unknown [...] [but] of sufficient seriousness that all American air travellers should be made aware."

The Sudanese Foreign Ministry, however, commented that the threat wasn't "serious". Foreign Ministry spokesman Moawiya Osman Khalid commented that "they did not inform us of this security threat, we learnt about it from the embassy's website," as quoted by Agence France-Presse. "They did not ask for our cooperation, which they should have done before notifying the media."

The US has increased its airport security following the failed attempted December 25 bombing of a Delta flight by a Nigerian man with explosives in his underpants. Sudan is one of fourteen countries where passengers headed for the US will undergo additional searches at airport security.

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"US Warns of Threat on Sudan-Uganda Flights" — VOA News, December 9, 2010
"US warns of attacks on Uganda-Sudan planes" — BBC News Online, December 9, 2010

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Tribal clashes in Sudan kill 139

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:03:07 GMT

Friday, January 8, 2010

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According to local government reports, at least 139 people were killed in Sudan recently after clashes between tribes.

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The violence started when armed men from the Nuer group reportedly attacked herders from the Dinka tribe in Tonj, a remote region in the south of the country, and took about 5,000 cattle.

"They killed 139 people and wounded 54. Nobody knows how many attackers were killed. But it may be many as a lot of people came to fight," commented a local deputy governor, Sabino Makana.

The clash actually took place several days ago, but news of it only surfaced today, when a security team for the United Nations visited the area, according to the Agence France-Presse news agency.

"Local sources on the ground said that at least 140 people had been killed, 90 wounded and 30,000 head of cattle had been stolen. This is a matter of deep concern."" said the UN deputy resident and humanitarian coordinator for southern Sudan, Lise Grande to AFP.

Tribes have frequently been involved in clashes in southern Sudan, often caused by feuds and cattle rustling; however, violence has been particularly high this year. The UN reports that around 2,000 people were killed and another 250,000 people displaced by inter-tribal clashes in the past few months.

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"139 die in southern Sudan tribal clashes" — The Guardian, January 7, 2010
"Scores killed in Sudan tribal clash" — Al Jazeera, January 7, 2010

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Two more UN peacekeepers killed after attack in Darfur

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:01:36 GMT

Monday, December 7, 2009

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Gunmen killed two United Nations peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region on Saturday, one day after three others were killed in the same area.

A spokesman for the UNAMID peacekeeping mission in Darfur, Kemal Saiki, said two Rwandan peacekeepers were killed at a refugee camp in the northern part of the city. Saiki said the soldiers were distributing water in the Shangil Tobaya settlement, when at least one gunman opened fire on them. He added that it is currently unclear who carried out the attack and why.

"Some men in the crowd were hiding guns in their robes […] They opened fire without warning. Two of the peacekeepers were killed on the spot," said Saiki. One other soldier was injured.

On Friday, gunmen ambushed peacekeepers in Darfur's northern town of Saraf Omra, killing three Rwandan soldiers. Saiki said the gunmen targeted a UN convoy and suggested the attackers may have been trying to steal their vehicles. Saiki said that it is not yet clear whether or not the two incidents are linked.

Saturday's killings bring the total number of peacekeepers killed in the region to 22 since January of 2008 when the UN and African Union began a joint peacekeeping mission in Darfur.

Large scale fighting has subsided in Darfur in recent times, but thefts continue to be a problem, along with violence linked to rival tribes and splinter rebel groups.

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"Second Darfur Attack Kills 2 More UN Peacekeepers" — VOA News, December 5, 2009
"Two Darfur peacekeepers killed in second attack" — Reuters, December 5, 2009

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Three peacekeepers in Sudan killed by gunmen

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:56:08 GMT

Sunday, December 6, 2009

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According to a spokesman for UNAMID, a peacekeeping force in Darfur, Sudan, three Rwandan soldiers were killed by gunmen in an ambush earlier today. Two other soldiers were hurt.

The spokesman, Kemal Saiki, commented that the ambush occurred close to a government checkpoint in the town of Saraf Umra, near Darfur. The peacekeeping troops returned fire at the gunmen, wounding one, but they evaded capture. The identities of the assailants was not immediately known.

Ban Ki-Moon, the United Nations Secretary General, released a statement in which he expressed his sympathy to the families of the killed soldiers.

With this incident, twenty peacekeepers have been killed in the Darfur region since January 2008, when the African Union and the UN dispatched armed forces to the region. Violence, however, has become less frequent in the past few months.

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"Gunmen kill 3 peacekeepers in Darfur ambush" — Associated Press, December 5, 2009
"Third Rwandan peacekeeper dies after Darfur ambush" — Reuters Africa, December 5, 2009

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