Special to WorldTribune.com By Yossef Bodansky, Senior Editor, Global Information System / Defense & Foreign Affairs Even though the actual fighting in South Sudan is led by local commanders in pursuit of localized self-interests, there have been repeated efforts to negotiate a political solution. While the United States is an interested party, given the lingering […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GIS/Defense & Foreign Affairs, Juba Riek Machar’s failed coup attempt in South Sudan was, by Sunday, Jan. 12, nearing its inevitable end. The main challenge facing President Salva Kiir Mayardit and official Juba is getting over the crisis and putting the State on the right track to stability, security, reforms, and development. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Heavy fighting has resumed in Sudan’s Darfour. The Sudanese Army said rebels have clashed with soldiers in North Darfour in early June. In a series of clashes, the Army said, at least 45 Darfour rebels were killed. “There were also Sudanese troops killed,” Sudanese Army spokesman Sawarme Khalid Saad said. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Sudanese rebels have formed an alliance against the regime of President Omar al-Bashir. Rebel leaders said they agreed on an umbrella movement, called the Sudanese Revolutionary Front, to topple the Bashir regime. They said the rebels would operate in several areas of Sudan, including Darfour as well as South Kordofan […]