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last update: may 20th, 2013

Satellite Imagery Reveals Sudan, South Sudan Violations of Demilitarized Border Zone Agreements

WASHINGTON -- New DigitalGlobe satellite imagery confirms that Sudan and South Sudan have violated recent agreements by positioning troops in what is supposed to be a 12-mile (20-kilometer) demilitarized buffer zone along their contested border. Continued satellite monitoring of military installations, near the border villages of Heglig and Kiir Adem, prove that both governments have violated their obligations under the March 2013 treaty in which they agreed to implement September 2012 peace agreements.

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Satellite Imagery Confirms Sudan Armed Forces Buildup at Border Hotspot

WASHINGTON -- Satellite imagery from March 5, 2013, analyzed for the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) by DigitalGlobe’s Analysis Center, shows newly-arrived main battle tanks, 10 heavy transporters (HETS), and two Mi-24 helicopter gunships, in Heglig, an oil producing region in South Kordofan, Sudan, which South Sudan claims lies within its territory. Heglig was the scene of the last major military engagement between Sudan and South Sudan in April 2012.

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last updated april 26th, 2010

april 26th, 2010

Sudan's incumbent president wins re-election

"Sudan's president won another term in office Monday with a comfortable majority in elections marred by boycotts and fraud allegations, becoming the first head-of-state to be re-elected while facing an international arrest warrant for war crimes."

april 26th, 2010

Hague court rejects appeal request over Sudan rebel

"The International Criminal Court in The Hague rejected Monday a prosecution request to appeal against a decision dismissing war crimes charges against a Sudanese rebel leader, effectively ending the case."

april 25th, 2010

58 Dead After Clashes in Sudan

"Clashes between soldiers in southern Sudan and Arab tribes in Darfur killed 58 people, raising tensions along the border with the north of the country, officials said Sunday."

april 23rd, 2010

Rebels say Sudan troops preparing to attack Darfur

"Main Darfur rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) Thursday accused Khartoum of preparing to launch an attack on the war-torn western Sudan region despite a peace pact."

april 22nd, 2010

Sudan delays landmark election result

"Sudan's poll results, due on Thursday, will be delayed - and a full picture is unlikely to emerge until next week - says the National Elections Commission."

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