referendum
UN says Sudan votes hampered by threats, delays, funding
World
October 16, 2010
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
October 14, 2010
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
September 30, 2010
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
September 23, 2010
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
August 30, 2010
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
World
July 31, 2010
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
July 19, 2010
‘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
June 2, 2010
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
December 6, 2009
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…