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last update: june 11th, 2012

Reports: Satellites Show Buildup of Sudan Military Strike Aircraft in Range of South Sudan, Damage to Oil Infrastructure

The Satellite Sentinel Project, or SSP, released two new reports, documenting the latest developments in the conflict raging on the border between Sudan and South Sudan.

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Board Member George Clooney Behind Front Lines in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains

JUBA, South Sudan -- Except for a few early risers, Yida refugee camp in Unity State, South Sudan was sleeping when an unlikely assortment of people headed north to the border with Sudan and over into the embattled Nuba Mountains. In the front seat of the ragged Land Cruiser sat Not On Our Watch board members George Clooney and John Prendergast, and a handful of human rights researchers.

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NEWS

last updated may 4th, 2010

may 4th, 2010

US envoy visits Sudan for first time since elections

"US envoy Scott Gration returned this week to Sudan, his first visit there since last month's controversial elections, to pursue efforts to stabilize both southern and western parts of the country."

may 4th, 2010

UN urges calm in Darfur as fresh clashes erupt despite peace process

"The joint African Union-United Nations mission in Darfur today urged the Government and one of the leading insurgent groups in the western Sudanese region to stop fighting as it confirmed that fresh clashes had erupted between the two sides despite a peace process intended to end the conflict."

may 3rd, 2010

Darfur rebels suspend peace talks, blaming clashes

"Darfur's most powerful rebel group said Monday it was suspending peace talks with Sudan's government, accusing Khartoum of attacking villages and military positions in breach of a ceasefire."

may 3rd, 2010

Zimbabwe media commission urged to issue licenses

"Zimbabwean journalists on Monday accused a commission set up to drive media reforms of delaying the registration of new newspapers, but a cabinet minister said the issue was being used for anti-government propaganda."

may 3rd, 2010

Defeated Sudan candidate says armed, makes demands

"A renegade army general in South Sudan said on Monday he had taken command of a body of soldiers and demanded the removal of the man who beat him in recent elections."

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