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last update: march 16th, 2011

Board Members George Clooney and John Prendergast: "Satellite images show burned villages in Sudan"

We've taken two trips in the last few months to the disputed region of Abyei bordering North and South Sudan. Throughout this time, we've been sounding the alarm that Abyei was likely going to be a flash point for violence.

 

Sadly, our concerns are now becoming a reality.

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Newsweek Profiles Board Member '21st Century Statesman' George Clooney, Spotlights Role of Satellites

A “21st century statesman” is what Newsweek is calling board member George Clooney for his long-standing efforts to push for high political engagement in Sudan—the most recent of which was detailed in the magazine’s cover story this week.

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NEWS

last updated june 7th, 2010

june 7th, 2010

Darfur death toll rises to two-year high in Sudan

"About 600 people died in fighting in the Sudan region of Darfur in May, the highest monthly toll since peacekeepers were deployed in 2008, officials say."

june 2nd, 2010

S. Sudan army says nine dead in clashes with insurgents

"Nine people were killed on Wednesday in clashes between south Sudan army forces and insurgents, a southern army official said accusing Khartoum of instigating the violence."

june 1st, 2010

Renegades coordinate attacks on South Sudan army

"Three top officers who quit south Sudan's army over alleged fraud in national elections are coordinating attacks in the oil-producing region, a renegade general said Monday, but the army played down the threat."

june 1st, 2010

Bloomberg Sudan Army, Rebel Groups Clash in Western Darfur, UN Says

"The Sudanese army clashed today with two rebel groups in the western region of Darfur, the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission said."

may 27th, 2010

Sudan's Omar al-Bashir is sworn in as president

"Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been sworn into office again, following his controversial win in last month's elections."

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