Ongoing negotiations between the two Sudans have resulted in an agreement on oil this weekend. Both countries made substantial concessions, but oil is only one aspect of the broader agreement set to be signed this year.
A refugee recounts his story of escape and return to South Sudan. "When I visited my village the first time since I was six, I looked for my six-year-old self. I looked for the spot where the Northern Sudanese militia dug my grave."
As part of Reuters' Birthing of a Nation series marking the Republic of South Sudan's first year of independence, reporter Rebecca Hamilton writes a deeply reported history of a group that can be considered South Sudan's American Mid-wives.
Today is the one year anniversary of the Republic of South Sudan's declaration of independence. How cows can help tell the story of South Sudan's first year.
One year ago this week, the South declared independence in a peaceful ceremony and was granted membership. These facts and figures tell a story of a rough year 1.
The resolution, after some debate among the permanent members, invokes Chapter VII of the UN Charter, making clear the binding nature of the Council’s decisions and demands.
If this conflict escalates, there is a distinct possibility -- probability, really -- that significant violence will be leveled against civilian populations.
I just participated in a conference call about the crisis, what Nothing But Nets is doing to meet the challenge -- and how some basketball stars and a Broadway philanthropy are helping the cause. Read below. Have a listen. And Send a Net.
