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Big East Basketball to Shine Light on War-torn and Hungry SudanVillanova and Seton Hall are partnering with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in "Playing for Peace" to help bring an end to conflict, hunger and suffering in Sudan and South Sudan.- The State of Football in SudanAn article on the state and progress of the most popular sport in Africa's largest country.
'Machine Gun Preacher' Sam Childers Talks About His Time in Africa'Some people say, 'Well, Joseph Kony is ended now. He’s not really doing anything.' 1,000 people have been abducted since the first of the year. Over 200 people have been killed. That’s a problem. If one child is abducted that’s a problem.'- 'Machine Gun Preacher': How a Bad Man Finds Redemption in Southern Sudan“Machine Gun Preacher” is the real life story of Sam Childers, a thoroughly bad man who found redemption through faith in God and a desire to help the orphans of Southern Sudan and to smite the wicked men who are kidnapping and murdering them.
Michelle Monaghan Shares How 'Machine Gun Preacher' Impacted Her'[Lynn's] very proud. She made a comment she didn’t realize how strong she was. I think Sam had seen it and tried to tell her. I think it was something about seeing firsthand all of the things she has experienced over the last few years.'
The Sudanese FamineSudan is the largest country in Africa; it's about the same size as Western Australia. But while two million people live in Western Australia, 40 million people live in Sudan!
Lost Boy Finds New Home in TexasLost Boy of Sudan reunites with family in Sudan while finding new home in Texas
Independence Arrives for South SudanOn July 9, 2011 Africa officially welcomed South Sudan. The people of Sudan successfully followed the formula for achieving independence as drawn up in a 2005 treaty. This historic moment hopefully marked an end to 200 years of conflict.- South Sudan Celebrates IndependenceThe world's newest nation will be born on Saturday, July 9. The Republic of South Sudan will celebrate its independence from Sudan amidst border conflicts and grinding poverty.
- Conflict, Hunger, and Malnutrition in SudanThe latest outbreak of violence in Sudan has brought hunger and large-scale displacement.
- George Clooney's Role in Feeding the Hungry of the WorldGeorge Clooney is known as an actor. He is also known for fighting for human rights in Sudan. Many may not know, however, of his role in fighting poverty and feeding the hungry of the world.
Southern Sudan Wracked by New Violence Civilians DieSouthern Sudan Wracked By New Violence Civilians Die. New violence? No violence is ever new. Until it is taboo it will persist. Killing both soldiers and the innocent.- Unhealthy Global Competition Hurts Underdeveloped CountriesSouth Sudan may be able to shed the burden of North Sudanese corruption, but development still depends upon making good deals with the international business community.
- George Clooney Malaria Strain from the Sudan Held BackGeorge Clooney makes regular trips to the world's most dangerous regions. In his latest visit to the Sudan, he came back with malaria, which many die from over there. But he had the resources to beat it back, which serves to prove his points.
Why George Clooney is in the SudanThere is voting in the Sudan today as the predominantly Christian southern section is voting to succeed from the northern predominantly Muslim section of the country. George Clooney is there keeping watch over the events as they unfold.
Sudan - Stem Further Human Rights AbusesSudan - Stem Further Human Rights Abuses - Human Rights Watch raises a warning regarding Sudan's potential treatment of its citizens following the January referendum
Sudan's Impunity - QuatrainSudan's Impunity - Quatrain by Stephen C. Rose
The Sudan Liberation ArmyThe Sudan Liberation Army (SLA) is a rebel army that is fighting a civil war against the Sudanese government.
RT Sudan's Unimaginable ViolenceFree Verse. Abba's Way. RT Sudan's Unimaginable Violence
Monkeypox Epidemic Could Be Spreading Silently in SudanA novel Monkeypox virus has been discovered in Sudan, an African country which has not had a monkeypox or smallpox epidemic for decades. Learn a little bit more about the monkeypox virus in this article.
Biography of Omar Al-Bashir-President of SudanOmar al-Bashir is the current president of the African country of Sudan. He has been the president through the end of the Sudanese civil war and the entirety of the Darfur conflict.
Sudan Tries to Keep South in the Fold, Fights on in DarfurThe Khartoum-based government in Sudan continues to spar with the south and most directly with Darfur as recent incidents of violence occur during peace talks and preceding an important referendum.
The Causes of the Darfur GenocideAn article about the causes of the war/incident/genocide currently going on in Sudan and why the problem will only get worse.- Manute Bol: Tribute & Bio of Tallest NBA Player in HistoryManute Bol, the tallest NBA player (7 ft. 7 in.) to have ever played the game, died on June 19th, 2010 after being hospitalized with acute kidney failure and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Season of Migration to the North as a National AllegoryA discussion of the novel Season of Migration to the North as an allegory representing the nation of Sudan.
The World Food Programme Needs Funding to Expand School Feeding in SudanHuge funding shortfalls for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is threatening all its operations in Sudan, including school feeding.
Mandy Moore Takes Part in World Water Day After Trip to SudanMandy Moore told press, "Last year, my eyes were opened to the problems caused by a lack of safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene."- From Sudan to Israel: Has the Ethiopian Jewry Come Full Circle?The Ethiopian Jewry in Israel is one that warrants the public's attention. Since Operation Shlomo, the Ethiopians have not been able to successfully assimilate into Israeli society forcing 70% of them to live below the poverty line.
- A Short History of DarfurAfrican history can be a tricky subject to try to study and understand. However, in order to understand the current problems facing the continent it is important to know the historical background.
What's Happening in the Sudan?Are you keeping tabs on the war in the Sudan? Here's some information that might help- Too Little, Too Late: How the United Nations Has Only Worsened the Conflict in DARFURThis article will provide a brief history of the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, as well as information on how the United Nations lack of serious intervention has only contributed to this tragic violation of human rights.
- Flogging Averted, Hussein Fined $200 for Wearing Pants in Public in SudanSudanese citizen Lubna Hussein averted a flogging for wearing pants in public, but the law there still permits others to receive such punishment.
- Sudan's Aru Kok to Continue His Quest at Virginia State UniversityThis is the inspiring story of a young man's successful journey to escape war-torn Sudan to pursue his dream of an education resulting in life-changing opportunities in both college and basketball.
Alternate History: One Last Franco-Anglo War in SudanHow the Cordial Entente, a peace and alliance between France and Great Britain could have been hindered by a last war of colonization in Africa.- A Look Inside Sudan, AfricaInterview with a woman from Sudan.
- The Abyei Arbitration Result. Is it Satisfying to Both Parties ?My personal view on the Permanent Court of Arbitration's decision on the Abyei demarcation. I noted these views when I was watching the position of the SPLM on TV while recalling the events hapenning on the ground in Abyei.
- Sudan and US Relations Under the Obama Administration: Are They Finally Improving?Sudanese US relations have had severe bumps in the past two decades. US Sanctions imposed on Sudan have failed to meet objectives. Has the Obama administration understood the lessons of its predecessors? Is there a new approach towards Sudan?
- Sheila Jackson to Visit Sudan Within DaysShe is known for her extreme position toward the Sudan government on Darfur. Previously, she only visited the refugee camps on the Sudan/Chad Border. Now its her first time to officially visit Sudan and see for herself the actual conditions in Darfur.
Abyei and the Permanent Court of Arbitration's DecisionAbyei is a district in South Kordofan State and ever since the CPA agreement, SPLM was claiming that the district belonged to a South Sudanese tribe. The issue finally was submitted to the Permanent Court of Arbitration to seek its decision.- NESEI Asks for Help for the City of Yei, SudanNot far from Darfur is a region where hope is blooming. Read this article to learn more about it.
