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Ancient rock carvings found in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 13 (UPI) -- Archaeologists say they've found 5,000-year-old rock carving in northern Sudan depicting scenes they say they can't explain.

SPLM pulls out of 'rigged' vote in Sudan oil state

The main rival to Sudan's ruling party candidate in a hotly contested election for governor in the tense oil-producing border state of South Kordofan pulled out on Friday saying the vote was rigged.

SPLM pulls out of 'rigged' vote in Sudan oil state

The main rival to Sudan's ruling party candidate in a hotly contested election for governor in the tense oil-producing border state of South Kordofan pulled out on Friday saying the vote was rigged.

Sudan wants aid despite ICC hangup

KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 13 (UPI) -- Khartoum says it can't get access to vital European aid because it hasn't signed on to the International Criminal Court, a minister said.

Sudan: Limit President's Emergency Powers, South Opposition Demand

The state of emergency powers given to the president of the Republic of South Sudan, contained in the draft transitional constitution are too extensive and should be limited, 18 opposition parties say in a joint statement.

Africa: South Sudan: Messy Divorce Or Amicable Split?

The history of Sudan is a complex one which can't be reduced to a linear narrative of south versus north,' writes Yohannes Woldemariam. Can South Sudan resolve the sticking points standing in the way of successful secession?

U.N. worried by Sudan's Abyei region

UNITED NATIONS, May 12 (UPI) -- The U.N. Security Council expressed deep concern over the security in Sudan's de facto border region of Abyei after four peacekeepers were assaulted.

Sudan's Bashir will not travel to Uganda: FM

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, will not attend the inauguration of Uganda's re-elected leader to which he was invited, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

South Sudan army kills 84 rebels: minister

South Sudan's army launched a fresh assault on rebels in a key oil-producing state, killing more than 80, a government minister said Wednesday, in the latest violence ahead of the region's independence in July.

South Sudan kills 84 rebels: minister

South Sudan's army launched a fresh assault on rebels in a key oil-producing state, killing more than 80, a government minister said Wednesday, in the latest violence ahead of the region's independence in July.

Rights groups urge Uganda to shun Sudan's Bashir

Human rights groups have urged Uganda not to allow Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court, to attend the inauguration on Thursday of its re-elected leader.

Sudan: Advocacy Group Warns on Abyei

Abyei is on the brink of dangerous new conflict that risks escalation of violent confrontation between security forces and other armed proxies from North and South Sudan on the eve of Southern independence.

Peacekeepers attacked in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 11 (UPI) -- An attack on four U.N. peacekeepers in the troubled de facto border region of Abyei was unprovoked, the U.N. mission said.

Sudan Predicts 17% Increase to Northern Oil Production From New Fields

Northern Sudan plans to boost oil production by 20,000 barrels per day when newly discovered fields come into operation by mid-2012, said Ali Ahmed Osman , Sudan’s minister of state for oil.

Sudan: SPLA 'Kill 84' in Attacks On Gatdet's Militia in Unity State

South Sudan's army (SPLA) has attacked militias loyal to rebel leader Peter Gatdet in the Nyadiet area of Unity state on Sunday and Monday killing 84 according to a local official. The SPLA allege that Gatdet is backed by the Sudan's northern army, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in a bid to destabalise the region ahead of its independence in July.