Sudan's Bashir turns down summit with South Sudan's Kiir
The two countries face a possible threat of sanctions from the U.N. Security Council if they do not resolve disputes by Thursday
UN renews Darfur peacekeeping mandate; Sudan annoyed
Council urges UNAMID to help in hunt for Joseph Kony
INTERVIEW-Rebel leader dismisses Sudan aid deal as 'gimmick'
Rebel leader accuses Sudan of not being serious about providing humanitarian aid in insurgent-controlled areas in two border states
Sudan's Bashir turns down summit with S.Sudan's Kiir
The neighbours came close to war when border fighting escalated in April, the worst violence since South Sudan declared its independence a year ago
Egypt: Refugees enable psychological support in their own communities
The various conflicts in East Africa and the Middle East continue to lead to a massive influx of refugees. By January 2012, over 44,000 people had found refuge in Egypt, in particular in Cairo. These displaced persons mainly come from Sudan, Iraq, Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia. The great majority, including the children, had suffered problematic experiences in their home countries (bombing, violent loss of family members, destruction of their homes, amongst other things). They are therefore more inclined to develop mental pathologies which can lead to suicide or insanity. Already weakened by the conflicts, the refugees now come up against cultural and language barriers, in a country going through political change and in a difficult economic context.
From Juba to Brussels: our meetings with EU leaders
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson blogs about visiting Brussels a week after travelling to Ethiopia and South Sudan on an Elders delegation. Together with her fellow Elder Martti Ahtisaari, she discussed the situation in the region with EU officials ? as well as raising the issue of international sanctions against Zimbabwe.
Sudan army clashes with Darfur rebels near border
Clashes overshadow talks aimed at allowing aid into rebel-held areas where aid groups have warned of impending famine