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WORLD FACTBOOK (US)
Introduction: Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to...
BACKGROUND NOTES (US)
History: South Sudan and Sudan were a collection of small, independent kingdoms and principalities from the beginning of the Christian era until 1820-21, when Egypt conquered and unified the northern portion of the country. However, neither the Egyptian nor the Mahdist state (1883-1898) had any effective control of the southern region outside of a few garrisons. South Sudan remained an area of fragmented
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COUNTRY PROFILE (UK)
International Relations: The Department for International Development (DFID) works with South Sudan in a number of ways, including reducing poverty, tackling corruption and providing the resources for sustainable livelihoods. For more information on what DFID are doing in South Sudan, please visit their
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Thursday April 18, 2019 3:23 am EDT - South Sudan has suffered Crucifixion through the war
Vatican News
Thursday April 18, 2019 6:19 am EDT - 6,000 children reunited with families after years of separation in South Sudan
UNICEF
Wednesday April 17, 2019 1:34 pm EDT - South Sudan: Humanitarian Dashboard (as of 31 March 2019)
South Sudan
Wednesday April 17, 2019 8:21 pm EDT - South Sudan reignites dormant blocks to boost oil production
WorldOil
Wednesday April 17, 2019 10:02 am EDT - Sowing the seeds of hope in South Sudan
Vatican News
Tuesday April 16, 2019 1:06 pm EDT - Pope Francis, in Plea for South Sudan Peace, Stuns Leaders by Kissing Their Shoes
The New York Times
Thursday April 11, 2019 7:11 pm EDT - South Sudan: Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), 15 April 2019
South Sudan
Monday April 15, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Sowing the seeds of peace in South Sudan
Equal Times
Wednesday April 17, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan civil war
LobeLog
Wednesday April 17, 2019 2:24 pm EDT - It’s exceedingly rare for the pope to kiss feet. He just did it for South Sudan’s warring leaders.
The Washington Post
Friday April 12, 2019 5:01 am EDT - Africa in the news: Sudan faces regime change, Vatican hosts South Sudan peace summit, and IMF and World Bank release growth projections
Brookings Institution
Saturday April 13, 2019 6:47 am EDT - 150 Indian peacekeepers in S Sudan awarded medal of honour for dedicated service
Economic Times
Wednesday April 17, 2019 1:14 am EDT - Measles outbreaks in South Sudan not yet under control
South Sudan
Tuesday April 16, 2019 7:29 am EDT - South Sudan says its airspace opened despite Sudan situation
africanews
Sunday April 14, 2019 1:19 pm EDT - Uganda offers asylum to Sudan's Bashir
africanews
Wednesday April 17, 2019 5:21 am EDT - Sudan political turmoil not affecting South Sudan oil flow: minister
Reuters
Saturday April 13, 2019 1:36 pm EDT - New limbs, new life for South Sudan amputees
Mail and Guardian
Tuesday April 16, 2019 7:10 am EDT - South Sudan, Sudan to Keep Oil Flowing, Industry is the “Glue that Binds” Two Nations
africanews
Tuesday April 16, 2019 1:21 am EDT - In South Sudan, midwives bring down deaths despite odds
Press Herald
Saturday April 13, 2019 5:26 pm EDT - Mia Farrow pursues anti-hunger work in South Sudan visit
Raleigh News & Observer
Monday April 15, 2019 5:47 am EDT - Picturing the dreams of South Sudan’s new generation
Washington Post
Friday April 12, 2019 6:12 am EDT - South Sudan secures $500 mln financing facility from AfreximBank
Reuters
Monday April 15, 2019 11:08 am EDT - See How Much You Know About South Sudan
Council on Foreign Relations
Tuesday April 9, 2019 12:31 pm EDT - UNHCR South Sudan Factsheet
March 2019
Sunday March 31, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan Investment Roadshow Reflects Interest In The Country
Africa.com
Wednesday April 17, 2019 11:45 am EDT - South Sudan Displacement Crisis: Akobo Port Monitoring
Akobo County, Jonglei State, South Sudan (February 2019)
Thursday February 28, 2019 3:00 am EST - Pope kisses feet of South Sudan leaders, urging them to keep the peace
Reuters
Thursday April 11, 2019 11:48 am EDT - African Export Import Bank Announces $500 Million Financing Facility For South Sudan
Africa.com
Wednesday April 17, 2019 11:50 am EDT - South Sudan
Refugees Statistics as of 31 March 2019
Monday April 15, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Is oil money fuelling war in South Sudan?
Aljazeera.com
Saturday April 6, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Vatican tries 'retreat diplomacy' as South Sudan peace deal falters
Reuters
Wednesday April 10, 2019 10:37 am EDT - Pope Meets South Sudan Politicians Before Peace Deal Starts
Bloomberg
Monday April 8, 2019 7:41 am EDT - 7 in South Sudan charged with sabotage and insurgency
Washington Post
Monday March 25, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan Spends Millions on Cars, Homes Instead of Peace
VOA News
Thursday March 21, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Renegade General Shows the Perils in South Sudan Peace Plans
Bloomberg
Wednesday March 27, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Weekly Update on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD): Preparedness for South Sudan Update #32 (13 April 2019)
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Saturday April 13, 2019 3:00 am EDT - China-South Sudan Oil Deal Raises Red Flags | OilPrice.com
OilPrice.com
Monday April 8, 2019 5:00 pm EDT - South Sudan: Physical Access Constraints Map as of 12 April 2019
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Friday April 12, 2019 3:55 am EDT - South Sudan peace agreement implementation facing challenges, according to new Kroc Institute report
ND Newswire
Thursday April 11, 2019 2:00 pm EDT - South Sudan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (March 2019)
South Sudan
Thursday April 11, 2019 10:48 am EDT - South Sudan ready to join World Trade Organization
African Daily Voice
Thursday April 18, 2019 6:21 am EDT - Guterres appoints South African Haysom to mediate in Sudan
702
Wednesday April 17, 2019 8:24 am EDT - Japan extends $25 million assistance for South Sudan's Peace and Development
South Sudan
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury to lead spiritual retreat for South Sudan's leaders
Episcopal News Service
Tuesday April 9, 2019 2:34 pm EDT - China Gets a Sixth of South Sudan Oil Output to Build Highways
Bloomberg
Friday April 5, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan: Food Assistance Fact Sheet
Updated April 9, 2019
Wednesday April 10, 2019 4:22 pm EDT - South Sudan is world's least happy country
africanews
Thursday March 21, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudanese Leaders Should Use Vatican Visit to Recommit to Justice
Human Rights Watch
Wednesday April 10, 2019 2:37 pm EDT - South Sudan: Thousands receive food, thanks to Emergency Response project supported by the African Development Bank, World Food Programme (WFP)
africanews
Friday April 12, 2019 9:58 am EDT - OPINIONISTA: To the peace ambassador, Ismail Wais: Your role in South Sudan is biased and unethical
Daily Maverick
Friday April 12, 2019 7:46 am EDT - MTN South Sudan Gets Boost as Hopes Rise That War Is Ending
Bloomberg
Friday March 22, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Parents of slain journalist demand justice from South Sudan
Mail and Guardian
Thursday April 11, 2019 6:09 pm EDT - South Sudan UNHCR Operational Update (16
31 March 2019)
Wednesday April 10, 2019 9:42 am EDT - South Sudan lawmaker, two others killed in ambush
Reuters
Wednesday March 27, 2019 3:00 am EDT - In South Sudan, aid groups brace for returnee uncertainty
Devex
Tuesday April 2, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Capital Connection: Examining xenophobia towards refugees, rise of violence in South Sudan
CNBCAfrica.com
Friday April 12, 2019 7:59 am EDT - Tax Authority Warns it Will Name Corrupt South Sudan Officials
VOA News
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Feature: Chinese language transforms career of ex-South Sudanese child refugee
Xinhua | English.news.cn
Wednesday April 17, 2019 12:50 pm EDT - South Sudan leaders set for 'spiritual retreat' in Vatican
TimesLIVE
Thursday April 4, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan’s leaders shocked as Pope Francis kisses their feet
Irish Times
Friday April 12, 2019 5:42 am EDT - Pope to host South Sudan's divided leaders in peace retreat next week
Reuters
Wednesday April 3, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan
Crisis Fact Sheet #5, Fiscal Year (FY) 2019
Monday April 8, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Video: Finding reasons for hope in South Sudan
Doctors Without Borders
Tuesday March 19, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Thunder Bay nurse recounts her 'fantastic experience' working in South Sudan
CBC.ca
Sunday April 14, 2019 12:00 pm EDT - Rebel group in southern Sudan says ceasing hostilities for three months
The Jerusalem Post
Wednesday April 17, 2019 7:31 am EDT - UN's emergency fund allocates $11 million to help displaced South Sudanese return home
South Sudan
Thursday April 4, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudanese Refugee Reflects On Unlikely Path To College : Goats and Soda
NPR
Sunday March 24, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Program Reunites S. Sudanese Separated During War
VOA News
Friday March 22, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan Situation Report, 29 March 2019
South Sudan
Friday March 29, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Military commanders in Eastern Equatoria address conflict-related sexual violence
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Tuesday April 9, 2019 3:56 am EDT - South Sudan: 6000 Children Reunited With Families After Years of Separation in South Sudan
AllAfrica.com
Thursday April 18, 2019 5:46 am EDT - South Sudan: Post civil war instability
Global Risk Insights
Tuesday March 19, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Inspired by book, fourth graders seek to build well in South Sudan
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Wednesday April 17, 2019 10:00 am EDT - Radebe: We are pursuing an oil deal with South Sudan and it's all above board
Fin24
Thursday March 28, 2019 3:00 am EDT - VIDEO : Pope Francis kisses feet of South Sudan leaders in bid for peace
euronews
Thursday April 11, 2019 1:32 pm EDT - South Sudan
Headcount, Wau PoC sites & collective centres, (Data collection March 2019)
Sunday March 31, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan Situation Report, 25 February 2019
South Sudan
Monday February 25, 2019 3:00 am EST - WATCH: Chess, the war game building bridges in South Sudan
News24
Monday April 1, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Africa Live: Brothers of Sudan's ousted president arrested
BBC News
Thursday April 18, 2019 6:28 am EDT - Japan donates over US $1468000 to Mine Action in South Sudan
South Sudan
Friday March 29, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan: Using the game of Chess in building peace
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Tuesday March 26, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Pope kneels, kisses feet of South Sudan leaders
ABS-CBN News
Friday April 12, 2019 12:46 am EDT - Pope Francis kisses feet of South Sudan leaders, urging them to keep the peace | Watch News Videos Online
Globalnews.ca
Thursday April 11, 2019 1:27 pm EDT - South Sudan UNHCR Operational Update (1-15 March 2019)
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Friday March 15, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Living The Dream In Nebraska, Returning The Wish To South Sudan
NET Website
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan First Pilot
gurtong
Sunday March 31, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan will provide a sixth of its oil output to China to fund roads
South China Morning Post
Saturday April 6, 2019 5:54 am EDT - Jeff Radebe’s duplicitous $1bn oil venture in South Sudan
Business Day
Sunday March 24, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Exclusive: The orphans of South Sudan's civil war
SBS News
Monday April 1, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Sudan: Humanitarian Access Update
February 2019
Thursday February 28, 2019 3:00 am EST - South Sudan: Humanitarian Dashboard (as of 28 February 2019)
South Sudan
Thursday March 21, 2019 3:00 am EDT - South Africa Eyes Oil Deal With South Sudan | OilPrice.com
OilPrice.com
Thursday March 28, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Political Changes in Sudan Could Affect Mandate of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Joint Special Representative Tells Security Council
africanews
Thursday April 18, 2019 3:08 am EDT - Renewed hope for lasting peace in Juba as pressure mounts on Kiir and Machar
The East African
Sunday April 7, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Sahara Energy Commits $600m to Boost Peace in South Sudan
THISDAY Newspapers
Monday April 15, 2019 12:16 am EDT - In an orderly Ethiopian camp, South Sudanese refugees face malnutrition, trauma
Toronto Star
Sunday March 24, 2019 3:00 am EDT - Pope Francis kisses feet of rival South Sudan leaders
Nairobi News
Friday April 12, 2019 9:27 am EDT - Cattle paid to South Sudan families after girls died in Catholic school fire
Catholic News Agency
Sunday April 7, 2019 6:30 pm EDT - South Sudanese graduates stranded in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Mail
Wednesday April 10, 2019 7:38 am EDT
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