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UN says Sudan votes hampered by threats, delays, funding
World

UN says Sudan votes hampered by threats, delays, funding

 Khartoum--Plans for referendums that could split Sudan in two are being hampered by delays, poor funding and a "negatively charged…
Sudan’s uncertainty leaves Egypt struggling to preserve interests
Egypt

Sudan’s uncertainty leaves Egypt struggling to preserve interests

Amid recent escalation in the war of words between northern and southern officials in Sudan’s ever-embattled political landscape, indicators suggest…
FM: Egypt will respect results of upcoming Sudan referendum
Egypt

FM: Egypt will respect results of upcoming Sudan referendum

“Egypt will respect the decision of the Sudanese people,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossam Zaki in a press statement on…
Obama says will back Sudan, declares new aid policy
World

Obama says will back Sudan, declares new aid policy

President Barack Obama on Wednesday pledged support for a peaceful shift to democracy in Sudan ahead of a January referendum…
Egypt intensifies efforts before Sudan referendum
Egypt

Egypt intensifies efforts before Sudan referendum

Egypt and other regional and international parties are ratcheting up diplomatic efforts with Sudan, in light of the much anticipated…
South Sudanese mourn war dead ahead of key vote
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South Sudanese mourn war dead ahead of key vote

Juba--Thousands of southern Sudanese gathered at the grave of their first president John Garang on Friday in memory of those…
‘Legitimate concern’ over Sudan referendum: Biden
World

‘Legitimate concern’ over Sudan referendum: Biden

The United States is working "full-time" to ensure Sudan's January referendum on southern independence will be free and fair, amid…
Renegades coordinate attacks on South Sudan army
World

Renegades coordinate attacks on South Sudan army

Khartoum--Three south Sudan militia leaders angry over alleged fraud in national elections are coordinating attacks in the oil-producing region, a…
Q&A: Scholar explains Swiss minaret ban
Egypt

Q&A: Scholar explains Swiss minaret ban

On 29 November, 57.5 percent of Swiss voters came out in favor of a referendum banning the construction of minarets…
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