South Sudan Independence

Upper Nile police and SPLA forces clashed with militia men led by Commander Olony in the state capital of Malakal over the weekend. As the conflict theater expands and becomes increasing inaccessible to the United Nations and humanitarian organizations, details about culpability and the impact on civilians are difficult to ascertain.  Read More »

The Enough Project has released a video statement from an eye witness of the razing of Maker Abior village who said he saw combatants wearing SAF uniforms as well as other armed actors.  Read More »

In a report released today, “South Sudan’s Militias”, Enough’s Sudan field researcher Mayank Bubna provides an in-depth analysis of the key southern militia leaders, their grievances, and how the Government of South Sudan should address the renewed violence and threats of internal security.  Read More »

Four days of intense fighting in Abyei region continued into today, in a strong reminder that a political solution to the region’s highly disputed status is urgently needed.  Read More »

A look at some of the human rights issues during Sudan's transitional period.  Read More »

The violent government response to peaceful protests in Sudan last week is an alarming reminder that without external engagement, the Sudanese government is likely to continue a ruling strategy that has so far led to more conflict than peace in the country’s history.  Read More »

Now it’s official. With nearly 99 percent of people voting in favor of secession in last month’s referendum, southern Sudan is now on course to become the world’s newest country on July 9.  Read More »

In Blue Nile state, just north of the North-South border, three weeks of popular consultations just concluded.  Read More »

The fragile period before South Sudan’s formal independence on July 9 is when the media spotlight is going to be especially important.  Read More »

Time will tell, but it is hard to be optimistic that the recent apparent goodwill on the part of the negotiating parties is as forthright as it seems. The range of agendas found within the Misseriya and Dinka communities themselves further complicates implementation of the agreement.  Read More »