Sudan: New Peacekeeping Mission Must be Able to Protect Civilians
By Michelle Brown Mon, 05/02/2011 - 16:16
Last week, the UN Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of
the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Sudan (UNMIS) until July 9. That is the
day when the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) period is scheduled to
end, and when South Sudan becomes an independent state. The resolution
also laid out the Security Council’s intention to deploy a follow-on
mission in the south and requested that the Secretary General submit a
report to the Security Council by May 16 outlining the different options
for the new mission.
Sudan: If the war is over, why is there so much violence?
By Peter Orr Fri, 04/29/2011 - 15:33
The referendum on southern Sudan’s secession from the north took place as scheduled in January of this year, with over 98% of southerners voting for an independent south Sudan. This is seen as a promise of change in the lives of southerners, who suffered through decades of war and the displacement that went with it for millions of them.
The transition to independence in July may not be entirely peaceful, however, as violent clashes continue not only in the transitional area of Abyei territory, coveted by both North and South, but also in several southern states.
The transition to independence in July may not be entirely peaceful, however, as violent clashes continue not only in the transitional area of Abyei territory, coveted by both North and South, but also in several southern states.
RI's Web Roundup
By Garrett Bradford Fri, 03/11/2011 - 16:15
Japan is hit hard, Somalia's precarious situation demands attention, and Sudan's troubled Abyei region - this is this week on the Web:
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Effective Peacekeeping Doesn’t Include Caveats
By Erin Weir Mon, 02/28/2011 - 13:40
About a year and a half ago, I was interviewing peacekeepers on a tiny temporary base in eastern DR Congo. I met a man in his 80s who had walked five hours on an injured leg to deliver a letter. It was a message for the peacekeepers. And that message was: “Please, don’t leave.”
This base was only accessible by foot or helicopter. There were just 50 soldiers and so they had a really limited reach. But
RI's Web Roundup
By Garrett Bradford Thu, 02/03/2011 - 17:57
Egypt dominates the headlines this week, harsh winter brings hard times to Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the United States Congress considers cutting back - this is this week on the Web:
Sudan: Preventing Statelessness
By Maureen Lynch Mon, 01/10/2011 - 02:00
Voting began yesterday on the referendum for independence in south Sudan. This is a historic moment, but many issues in Sudan remain unresolved. RI colleague Limnyuy Konglim identified the following concerns in her latest field mission report:
South Sudan: Support for People on the Move
By Jennifer Smith Wed, 01/05/2011 - 15:03
As we approach the historic referendum on the independence of south Sudan, scheduled to begin Sunday, much has been written and said about the volatility of the political process leading up to the referendum. A less well-known story is how southern Sudanese living in Khartoum have begun returning back to the south in waves, while humanitarian workers in south Sudan struggle to respond to the increasing need.
Sudan: Reading Tea Leaves
By Eileen Shields-West Mon, 10/18/2010 - 23:51
Like reading tea leaves, it is hard for any outsider to really decipher how steadfast President Obama’s administration is about its Sudan policy. The only thing many can agree on is that there has been a flurry of activity lately and that is a good thing because in just three months, on Jan. 9, 2011, there will be a referendum in South Sudan about whether it will remain part of the North or make itself a brand new country. Right now, it looks as if the South is bent on independence and the world needs to be ready.
Sudan: Protecting Minorities
By Jennifer Smith Thu, 10/07/2010 - 17:33
On September 25, Reuters reported worrying comments from the Sudanese Information Minister Kamal Mohamed Obeid related to southerners living in north Sudan if the south votes to secede as expected in the January 2011 referendum. According to the report Mr. Obeid, from the National Congress Party (NCP), said that “If the result of the referendum was separation, then the southerners will not enjoy citizenship rights in the north as they would be considered citizens of another state.” He apparently went on to say "They will not enjoy citizenship rights, jobs or benefits, they will not be allowed to buy or sell in Khartoum market…. We will not even give them a needle in the hospital.”
Washington D.C. buzzes as Sudanese Referenda Approaches
By Refugees International Tue, 08/24/2010 - 11:19by Agostine Ndung'u
With the clock ticking towards the historic January 2011 referenda in South Sudan and Abyei, concerns are rising among the international community that preparations on the ground are moving at a dangerously slow pace. Unless precautions are taken immediately, Sudan might just slip back into civil war. To avert this looming danger, humanitarian and advocacy organizations, like Refugees International are abuzz with activity in Washington, D.C. As an intern at RI I attended several events about Sudan this summer that give a glimpse into the concerns felt by the policy community here in Washington.
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