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EXCLUSIVE - Sudan: The Blue Nile’s Forgotten Rebellion
18/05/2012 - REPORTERS

EXCLUSIVE - Sudan: The Blue Nile’s Forgotten Rebellion

Since September, war has been raging between the Sudanese Revolutionary Front and the Sudanese Armed Forces in the Blue Nile State. FRANCE 24's James André, Chady Chlela and Stéphanie Braquehais went to the frontline with the rebels.
Sudanese border conflict intensifies
24/04/2012 - SUDAN

Sudanese border conflict intensifies

Sudan and South Sudan appear to be nearing all-out war. Juba says its northern neighbour carried out air strikes in Unity State, killing its soldiers and damaging an oil field. Khartoum denies the accusation. The air raids came days after Southern forces pulled out of the disputed town of Heglig. Speaking during his trip to China, South Sudan's President said Sudan had "declared war" on his country. Now, it seems the international community's looking to China to ease the escalating situation.
Sudan’s al-Bashir vows to ‘liberate’ south as tension rises
18/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Sudan’s al-Bashir vows to ‘liberate’ south as tension rises

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (pictured) threatened to overthrow South Sudan's "insect" government on Wednesday, as world powers called on the rivals to avoid an all-out war after the South seized a key oil field last week.
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War would be ‘disastrous' for both sides
16/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

War would be ‘disastrous' for both sides

Tension is escalating on the border between Sudan and South Sudan. Regional expert Roland Marchal warns of “disastrous consequences” if the countries do not pull back from the brink of all-out war.
Border crisis deepens between the two Sudans
13/04/2012 - SUDAN - SOUTH SUDAN

Border crisis deepens between the two Sudans

A border crisis is edging closer to all-out conflict between newly separated Sudan and South Sudan. In a series of tit-for-tat attacks, South Sudan seized a large oil field near the town of Heglig, which is officially recognised as belonging to the North. Khartoum responded saying they would use all means necessary to reclaim their territory. The international community has called on both sides to exercise restraint.
Omar al-Bashir disregards arrest warrant to attend Arab summit
25/03/2012 - Arab Summit

Omar al-Bashir disregards arrest warrant to attend Arab summit

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will attend this week's Arab Summit in Baghdad, the Iraqi government announced Sunday, despite the International Criminal Court having issued a warrant for his arrest for war crimes.
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From Lubanga to Kony, is the ICC only after Africans?
16/03/2012 - JUSTICE

From Lubanga to Kony, is the ICC only after Africans?

The International Criminal Court’s first conviction of Congolese warlord Thomas Lubanga has reopened the debate on why the court has only tackled cases from Africa. But is that a fair charge?
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Bashir hails fall of Gaddafi on Libya tour
08/01/2012 - SUDAN - LIBYA

Bashir hails fall of Gaddafi on Libya tour

In Tripoli on a two-day visit, Sudan’s president and alleged war criminal Omar al-Bashir called the fall of the Gaddafi regime the "best gift" to his country. Human Rights Watch slammed Libya’s new government for hosting an "international fugitive."
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Kenyan warrant for Bashir sparks row with Sudan
29/11/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Kenyan warrant for Bashir sparks row with Sudan

Sudan has expelled Kenya’s ambassador and recalled its own envoy from Nairobi after a Kenyan court on Monday ordered the arrest of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (pictured right), wanted by the International Criminal Court on genocide charges.
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Kenya issues arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir
28/11/2011 - KENYA

Kenya issues arrest warrant for Sudan's Bashir

A Kenyan high court issued an arrest warrant on Monday for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (pictured), who has been wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges since 2009. Kenya failed to arrest Bashir when he visited the country last year.
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