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 be the last full year of the CPA (Comprehensive Peace Agreement). It will be…
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 Upper Nile Court of Appeal Circuit President Justice Stephen Simon, will serve…
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 political parties, the workshop was hosted by the Upper Nile State…
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 situation of human rights in Sudan said in Khartoum on 11 February. Speaking at an…
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 February.Addressing participants, Deputy Chairperson of the National Elections…
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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 Peaceful Elections" was organized today at Al Salam Rotana Hotel 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 " Good Morning Sudan", " Sudan at Noon" and " Sudan Tonight" will broadcast news…
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 at a press conference in the southern capital of Juba, Mr. Carter said, "It…
“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, based in Kadugli (Southern Kordofan), to rapidly deploy in an emergency. Some…
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 Programme (WFP) plans to double their tonnage ... from 14 metric tons to…
Deaf learn to vote and sign
Training for deaf people and their families in voting and international sign language began on 22 February in Juba, Central Equatoria State. The training aimed to boost awareness of the electoral process among the state's deaf population, so that they could participate in upcoming April elections…