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US Vows to Help Southern Sudan Build a Professional Army

The US administration today affirmed its commitment to helping Sudan People Liberation Army (SPLA) transform into a modernized army.

Unity Governor Lashes Out at S. Sudan's Marchar Attempts to Destabilise Him

The governor of the Unity State lashed out at the Vice President of southern Sudan government accusing him of disseminating rumors on corruption and other allegations

SAF Working as Oil Company Security to be Replaced by Civilians

State authorities are replacing the remnants of Sudan Armed Forces still working in oil companies with local people from the state.

Sudan doubles crude exports to China in 2007

Crude oil exports from Sudan to China more than doubled last year to top 200,000 barrels a day, with official data showing that China now takes 40 percent of the east African producer’s total output

Salva Kiir says refused to withdraw troops far from south Sudan border

South Sudan has refused northern demands that its soldiers redeploy further south after clashes along the oil-rich border raised tensions between the former foes

Petronas to start work in south Sudan oil block

Malaysia’s Petronas [PETR.UL] got permission from south Sudan’s government on Friday to begin oil exploration in block 5B, after agreeing to let Moldova’s Ascom Group keep part of the concession, an official said.

China, Russia quash ICC efforts to press Sudan over Darfur crimes

A United Nations Security Council statement calling for the Sudanese government to comply with the International Criminal Court by handing over two men suspected of war crimes in Darfur has been scrapped due to opposition from China and Russia.

French Dietswell to drill Sudanese oil

French drilling services provider, Dietswell Engineering, expects to generate a monthly revenue of one million USD from a drilling project in Sudan.

Bush Urges Rigorous Effort to Preserve Sudan Peace Deal

President George W. Bush said Tuesday that a rigorous effort should be made to fully carry out a fragile 2005 peace agreement in Sudan

Three Years After North South Sudan Peace Ties Remail Fragile

North and south Sudan on Wednesday marked three years since they signed a peace deal that ended Africa’s longest-running civil war with relations marred by the threat of a return to hostilities

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