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UN Security Council sets up new mission in South Sudan
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council on Friday voted unanimously
to set up a new UN mission to help South Sudan, Africa’s [...] Full text...
Amnesty International says arms trade fuels Sudan's conflict
New York, US (PANA) - Amnesty International (AI) on Friday said that China, Russia and the US are among those who have provided weapons and [...] Full text...
South Sudan faces financial setback on independence eve
Juba, South Sudan (PANA) - South Sudan geared to usher in its independence but the reality of managing the affairs of a new state dawned [...] Full text...
High-level SA delegation for South Sudan independence
Johannesburg, South Africa (PANA) - A high-powered South African delegation, including President Jacob Zuma, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane as well as [...] Full text...
Sudan: US expresses concern over violence in South Kordofan
New York, US (PANA) - The US on Thursday said it was "very concerned" about reports that Sudanese troops are amassing near the state of [...] Full text...
Bashir urges int'l community to back Sudan's peace efforts
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) - Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir has congratulated South Sudan on its independence and urged the international community to follow its example by [...] Full text...
Sudanese FM on working visit to Brussels
Brussels, Belgium (PANA) – The Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Karti, on a working visit to Belgium, was received Tuesday in Brussels, the capital, [...] Full text...
France moves to ease tension between North, South Sudan
Paris, France (PANA) - France is willing to support any measure that will facilitate the restoration of confidence between the Sudanese parties and the establishment [...] Full text...
UN chief to attend South Sudan independence ceremony
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel next week to South Sudan, soon to be the world’s newest country, for its [...] Full text...
UN chief welcomes pact on border security in North-South Sudan
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday welcomed the signing of an agreement between the governments of Sudan and Southern Sudan [...] Full text...
NGOs coalition says violations of Sudan’s peace deal should trigger more sanctions
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) - With only days before South Sudan secedes on 9 July, Sudan is closer to war than it has been [...] Full text...
UN chief hails pact between Sudan's Blue Nile, Southern Kordofan states
New York, US (PANA) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed the agreement reached between the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation [...] Full text...
Ethiopian forces await UN approval to deploy in Abyei, says army chief
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - About 4,200 Ethiopian troops are awaiting United Nations approval to be deployed in the disputed Abyei region of Sudan, Ethiopia’s [...] Full text...
UN official tasks Southern Sudan on human rights treaties
New York, US (PANA) - The Deputy UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, has urged the government of Southern Sudan, to ensure [...] Full text...
UN official expresses concern on plight of civilians in South Sudan
New York, US (PANA) - UN Under Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Valerie Amos, on Wednesday said the way civilians were [...] Full text...
France welcomes Abyei agreement
Paris, France (PANA) - France has welcomed the signing of the interim agreement between the Sudanese government and the Government of Southern Sudan on the [...] Full text...