In the News

Hi all! Here’s your semi-regular news round-up on Sudan and South Sudan. As usual, there are not a lot of feel good stories here. The bad news ranges from international, all the way to local, and unfortunately the trend towards violence does not seem to be changing. Read and pray!


Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes

“Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir recently said his country was closer to war with South Sudan than peace.”


S. Sudan warns of war without 'comprehensive' deal

"’It is difficult for me to accept a deal that leaves our people vulnerable, dependent and paying billions that they do not owe,’ Kiir said.”


Sudan denies bombing civilians in south

“The paper quoted Col. Sawarmi Khalid Saad as saying that reports of civilians being targeted were ‘Western plots’ to damage Sudan's image.”


Over 4 million S. Sudanese remain food insecure, says report

“‘This is a rapidly approaching crisis that the world cannot afford to ignore,’ Chris Nikoi, WFP’s country director said in a statement.”


S.Sudan shoot-out kills 37, wounds UN policeman

"’...the big machine guns mounted on the trucks started shooting on the people in the meeting,’ he said. "The Rumbek North Commissioner then went to burn down the local wildlife centre."


South Sudan ethnic militia warns of major new operation

“A 30,000-strong ethnic militia, known as the White Army, has announced it plans a major operation in South Sudan’s troubled Jonglei state, raising fears of fresh violence following tribal clashes which have already displaced 140,000 people since December.”


South Sudan Says Total Ready to Start Oil Exploration in Jonglei

“‘Total has already committed themselves to start the exploration this year, actually this month,’ Pagan Amum told reporters today in the capital, Juba.”



-Stephanie