Groundbreaking ceremony at site of future U.N. Headquarters in southern Sudan
JUBA – The site of the future headquarters of the United Nations in southern Sudan was formally inaugurated at a groundbreaking ceremony outside the regional capital of Juba this afternoon. The Special Representative of the U…
2010 absolutely critical for Sudan, SRSG Qazi
Bidding farewell to the media on 7 February in Khartoum, outgoing Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Ashraf Qazi called 2010 a crucial year for Sudan and commended the country on developments. "2010 will…
Judges’ house opens in Malakal
After four months of renovation, the previously war-damaged "house of judges" was officially opened by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Malakal, Upper Nile State, on 5 February. The house, to be occupied by Greater…
Parties should prevent election fraud
Political parties should join together to prevent fraud in Sudan's upcoming poll, party representatives recommended at an election preparatory training session held in Malakal on 8 and 9 February. Attended by 30 members of 12…
Rights body needs commissioners, expert says
Sudan had made considerable progress in reforming its institutions and laws, but had yet to appoint commissioners for the country's national human rights body, the Independent Expert of the Human Rights Council on the…
Confidence-building workshop held for parties
Aiming to build confidence among political parties in the run-up to national elections, the Political Parties Affairs Council (PPAC) hosted a one-day workshop with UNMIS support at Khartoum's Al Salam Rotana Hotel on 11…
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11 February - The situation of Human Rights in the Sudan
Hosting the Independent Expert on the situation of Human Rights in the Sudan, Justice Mohamed Chande Othman Read the full transcript
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11 February - UNMIS supports a Workshop on Building Confidence in Peaceful Elections
In a joint effort between the Political Parties Affairs Council (PPAC) and UNMIS Electoral Assistance Division, and in collaboration with the National Elections Commission (NEC) and UNDP, a Workshop on "Building Confidence in…
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15 February - Radio Miraya – Sound of Sudan
Miraya FM is officially launching today its new national and regional programme, in an effort to keep its listeners better informed and closer to the current affairs of Sudan. Three programmes of national stream, namely "…
Carter predicts successful elections in the Sudan
Although there could be difficulties with Sudan's upcoming poll, the National Elections Commission (NEC) had prepared well and the election should be successful, former US president Jimmy Carter said on 11 February. Speaking…
“Blue Angel” flies to Kurmuk
UNMIS' immediate reaction to potential conflict was tested in a mock exercise from 12 to 14 February in Kurmuk, Blue Nile State. Codenamed "Blue Angel", the exercise rehearsed the ability of UNMIS' Force Reserve Battalion…
WFP boosts food delivery to Upper Nile
With food insecurity rising after last year's poor harvest, the World Food Programme (WFP) aims to significantly increase its food delivery to Upper Nile State beginning 1 March, according to a UN official. "The World Food…