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# Sudan

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# Refugees
One person became a refugee every four seconds last year
Over one million people fled across international borders last year with 6.5 million displaced in their own home countries.
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Jun 19th 2013, 8:01 AM
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My Christmas Day: Boiled meat with the prospect of scorpions
Merry Christmas from Maban, South Sudan, where Niamh Fleming-Farrell sends dispatches from the frontline of aid workers there.
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Dec 25th 2012, 4:30 PM
# Protests
Egyptian leaders call off nationwide protest against anti-Islamic film
The Muslim Brotherhood had called for demonstrations across Egypt, but the British and German embassies in Sudan are targeted.
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Sep 14th 2012, 2:04 PM
# Darfur
UN peacekeepers missing in Darfur
Two Jordanian officers were buying supplies at a market when they disappeared yesterday.
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Aug 21st 2012, 5:31 PM
# Sudan
Sudanese minister killed in mountain plane crash
Sudan’s Minister of Guidance and Religious Endowments was on a civilian aircraft when it crashed.
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Aug 19th 2012, 10:30 AM
# Sudan
UN staffer shot dead in Sudan
The driver was killed when his vehicle was attacked by two assailants.
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Aug 5th 2012, 3:58 PM
# Clinton
Hillary Clinton hopes for improved drones to find Kony
The US Secretary General was also focused on preserving a fragile peace between Sudan and South Sudan on her two day agenda of talks in East Africa.
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Aug 3rd 2012, 6:36 PM
# South Sudan
Pictures: The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
Médecins Sans Frontiéres says that thousands of refugees are at risk of dying from illnesses that are entirely preventable.
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Jul 29th 2012, 1:00 PM
# London 2012
Explainer: Why are there four Olympic athletes with no country?
There’s four athletes competing under the Olympic flag, with no country to represent. Here’s how that came about.
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Jul 27th 2012, 11:17 PM
# South Sudan
'This situation is entirely preventable': Death and desperation in South Sudan
As South Sudan marks a year of independence, Medecins Sans Frontieres is calling for urgent intervention as one refugee camp in a wholly unsuitable area is overwhelmed with new arrivals and dreadful conditions.
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Jul 9th 2012, 6:45 AM
Voices
Column: If they weren’t lucky or strong enough, they died along the way
Amid 35,000 people who are running out of water, Chiara Burzio describes the scenes in South Sudan.
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Jun 24th 2012, 1:00 PM
# Uganda
Uganda suggests Joseph Kony getting Sudan support
Ugandan officials have repeated past claims that rebel leader Joseph Kony has been receiving support from the Sudanese government.
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Apr 30th 2012, 9:56 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock…
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Apr 24th 2012, 4:55 PM
# Drone
Parts made by Irish manufacturer found in Sudan drone - reports
Parts manufactured by a company in Kerry have been found in a drone used to target civilians in South Sudan.
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Apr 24th 2012, 3:36 PM
# tensions
South Sudan's leader says Sudan has declared war
The president, who is on a visit to China, made the remarks after the Sudanese leader vowed to press ahead with his military campaign.
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Apr 24th 2012, 11:51 AM
# Sudan
Why is George Clooney watching Sudan via satellite?
Here’s what you need to know about ongoing problems between North African states Sudan and South Sudan.
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Apr 8th 2012, 10:00 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: St Patrick’s Day
All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.
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Mar 17th 2012, 7:58 PM
# Sudan
George Clooney released after Sudan protest arrest
Protesters are calling for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Sudan to prevent a major crisis from developing.
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Mar 17th 2012, 11:13 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this St Patrick’s morning…
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Mar 17th 2012, 9:01 AM
# Sudan
In pictures: George Clooney arrested at Sudan embassy protest
Demonstrators are calling for intervention to prevent the Sudanese situation becoming a major humanitarian crisis.
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Mar 16th 2012, 4:40 PM
# AFCON
African Cup of Nations 2012 preview: Group B
Tournament favourites Ivory Coast feature in the second instalment of our guide to each team.
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Jan 18th 2012, 3:37 PM
Voices
Sitdown Sunday: 7 deadly reads
The very best of the week’s writing from around the web.
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Jan 15th 2012, 11:00 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Including a hot air balloon crash, why French people are not visiting Ireland and will Anne Doyle be back on our screens soon?
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Jan 7th 2012, 8:40 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this Christmas morning…
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Dec 25th 2011, 8:52 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Dec 23rd 2011, 4:56 PM
# Separated
UK surgeons separate twin girls joined at head
Two 11-month old girls have been successfully separated after a series of risky operations at a London children’s hospital.
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Sep 19th 2011, 1:34 PM
# Independence Day
South Sudan: The world's newest country
Street parties kicked off at the stroke of midnight on Saturday across Southern Sudan, as residents celebrated the birth of their nation after decades of civil war.
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Jul 9th 2011, 11:43 AM
# New Country
The world's newest country: South Sudan set to number 193
South Sudan’s new government faces huge challenges in reforming its military and diversifying the oil-based economy.
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Jul 8th 2011, 9:22 PM
# Week in Photos
The week in photos
This is the week that was, in pictures.
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Jul 8th 2011, 6:51 PM
# China
China sends invite to Sudanese leader, who's wanted for war crimes
President Omar al-Bashir will visit China in a little over a week, despite the fact he’s wanted by an international court on war crimes charges.
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Jun 16th 2011, 4:33 PM
# Sudan
Gunmen fire on UN helicopters in tense Sudan town
Fears of another civil war breaking out in Sudan have intensified, with gunmen shooting at UN helicopters and northern troops being given a “green light” to attack southern forces if provoked.
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May 25th 2011, 1:04 PM
# Sudan
Southern Sudan appeals for help as UN officials demand "immediate withdrawal" from disputed border town.
Northern occupation of the town of Abyei threatens to re-ignite Sudan’s civil war. The oil-rich area is strongly contested and there are fears of escalating violence.
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May 23rd 2011, 10:46 AM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Sunday
All the news of the day you might have missed…
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May 22nd 2011, 7:41 PM
# Sudan
North Sudan 'declares war' on South after seizure of contested region
The occupation of the border town of Abyei by Northern forces has raised fears of re-igniting the civil war between north and south just months after the South voted to secede from the North in a referendum following two decades of war.
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May 22nd 2011, 10:43 AM
# Middle East
The Middle East protests: what has happened so far?
Egypt, Tunisia and other countries across the Arab world have been electrified by waves of protest recently as furious crowds demand an end to poverty and repression: read about the unrest that has broken out to date.
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Feb 2nd 2011, 3:25 PM
# Middle East
Protesters flood the streets in Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon
The fallout out from Tunisia’s Jasmine revolution continues: protesters have taken to the streets across Tunisia, Egypt and Lebanon in calls for political reform.
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Jan 25th 2011, 9:00 PM
# China
China attempts to block UN report on ammunition to Sudan
Report alleges Chinese ammunition was sent to Darfur, despite UN arms embargo.
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Oct 21st 2010, 10:12 PM
# City Shape
$10bn plan to make cities in shape of fruits and animals
Sudan reveals its ambition to reshape its cities.
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Aug 19th 2010, 4:50 PM
# War Crimes
Second arrest warrant issued for Sudan's president
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Jul 13th 2010, 5:12 PM
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