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Men believed to the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) are Locked up after the Sudanese Army gained control of the Blue Nile state  September 5, 2011. April 25,2013 The fright that broke during the time South Sudan was separating from his counterpart Sudan did affected more than 900,000 people according to UN statistic. Sudan government Accused south Sudan of supporting the rebel, an allegation which was denied. An AU panel lead by former south African president Mr Tabo Mbeki met a Sudanese delegation and SPLM- North  to try and negotiate a peace talk among the two groups. The diplomat said the leaders from the two sides ie  Ibrahim Ghandour from Sudanese side and Yassir Arman from SPLM-North where to start the peace talk meeting. SPLM-North were optimistic for a fruitful negotiation to address Humantarian need and the root course of the fight among them. The negotiation gives us a clear indication that things are beginning to be good for both group t

Poor Roads Could Hinder Access To Kapoeta Kapoeta residents are complaining about bad road conditions which they say are limiting their access Torit Town affecting development in the area. 22 April 2013 A section of the Ikwoto road in Eastern Equatoria State in March 2013. [Gurtong | File] TORIT, 22 April 2013 [Gurtong] –  While calling for quick attention from the government, the Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Ann Itto Leonardo witnessed and confirmed the state of Kapoeta-Torit road condition as appalling during her recent visit to the region. Briefing journalist at Hotel Torit in Torit shortly after her arrival from Kapoeta, Dr. Itto expressed profound worry over Kapoeta-Torit road conditions saying very soon as rains are commencing, Kapoeta will be disconnected or left in an isolation from Torit. The State Transport and Roads Minister Charles Lokonoi Ambrose said Eastern Equatoria roads were in deplorable sta

Relief As Fuel Prices Drop In Wau Just a week after the resumption of South Sudan’s oil production and the reopening of the border between Sudan and South Sudan, fuel prices in Western Bahr el Ghazal State have dropped. 22 April 2013 Nile Petroleum Station in Wau. Sudan and South Sudan agreed to resume oil production last month and the first cargo would reach Port Sudan at the end of May. [Gurtong | File] WAU, 22 April 2013[Gurtong] –  The one and half litre fuel dropped from 15 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP) to 11 SSP this week. The price of fuel and other commodities had skyrocketed following a long year of South Sudan shutting down oil production. However, the transport fares remain unchanged ranging at 500 SSP between Wau and Juba with local transport within the town at 10 SSP and air travel to Juba moving as high as 700 SSP. With recent the drop of fuel price, passengers still complains that trans

Livestock Prices Increase in South Sudan The current insecurity in parts of Jonglei State has led to an increase of livestock prices at the local market. 29 December 2012 Livestock at a local market in Juba. [] BOR, 28 December 2012 [Gurtong] – During the year, cattle traders moved freely from Ayod, Fangak, and Bentiu using river transport and Duk and Uror by use of road during the dry season. In Pibor County, the traders are freeing because of insecurity on the road and this has affected business in the area. James Panchol, a trader in the town says prices have gone up to 5,000 South Sudanese pounds (SSP) for a cow and it’s expected to get even higher. Last year there was booming business between Jonglei and Central Equatoria states where Murle from Pibor escorted their cattle to Juba and some Dinka men also transported their bulls using vehicles to sell in Juba. Cattle business is one of the most international businesses in South Sudan which

Residents Flee Bangui As Rebels Pause For Talks Residents of Central African Republic's riverside capital Bangui fled in overloaded cars and boats on Friday or stockpiled food and water as rebel forces paused at the city gates for ceasefire talks. 29 December 2012 Smoke is seen after residents of Central African Republic participated in a protest in front of the French Embassy in the capital Bangui, December 26, 2012.[Credit: Reuters/Stringer] By Paul-Marin Ngoupana BANGUI 29 December 2012 [REUTERS] - An insurgency has swept across much of the poverty-stricken but resource-rich former French colony since December 10, posing the biggest threat yet to President Francois Bozize's nearly 10 years in power and threatening a humanitarian crisis. The government on Thursday urged Western powers France and the United States to h

Governor Delivers Promises To Yirol East The Lakes State Governor, Chol Tong Mayay has opened seven developmental facilities including a Fishery, Judiciary Center, a Freedom Square, Water system, Zain Network and Prison Services in Adior eastern part of Yirol East County. 24 December 2012 Governor Chol Tong said the next mission will be to strengthen security and protect lives and property across all areas suspected to have threats. [gurtong] By Gabriel Mayom RUMBEK, 24 December 2012 [RUMBEK] - Yirol East County is located in Eastern part of Rumbek, the capital of Lakes state. Governor Chol Tong urged the public to stay in peaceful to allow more development projects to be implemented. “Those are part of my campaign in 2010 election – I came here today to celebrate with you and have a joy with all of you – you are all in my heart,” he said. He said the next mission will be to strengthen security and protect lives and property by reinforcing sec

Khartoum's Preconditions Endless - Amum South Sudan should develop an alternative outlet to the sea to export its oil and develop its trade with the rest of its neighbours as Khartoum’s preconditions and obstruction are not about to end, says Mr Pagan Amum, South Sudan’s chief negotiator to the post independence talks with Sudan. 22 December 2012 Pagan Amum said as long as Sudan continues its preconditions, the two countries will find themselves in a state of no war, no peace, no flow of oil, and no trade. [Gurtong | File] JUBA, 21 December 2012 [GOSS] - Mr Amum who was speaking on 19 December at Juba International Airport soon after arrival from Addis Ababa where they have been engaging in the next round of talks with Khartoum government after the September 27 agreements inked by the two heads states, said Sudan was not interested in implementing the peace pack. Sudan and South Sudan have been experiencing an impasse in implementing