Could independence signal end of hunger in south Sudan?
Between 20 and 50 percent of south Sudan's population requires food aid each year
Sudanese police beat, gas opposition-party officials
Police accused of crackdown as party members head to Friday prayers
Sudan, Darfur rebels clash during ceasefire talks
The violence is another setback for international mediators struggling to secure a lasting peace accord
South Sudanese hope for better health care with independence
Deprived hospital reminder of dire state of health care in south Sudan
Supporting the safe resettlement of returnees in southern Sudan
MAG Community Liaison Manager Marysia Zapasnik reports from the grounds of the Southern Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Commission.
Sudan party to form north opposition group after split
South Sudan's main party said it would form an opposition group in the north if the country split after a referendum next month, and would seek support from marginalised people, even Darfur rebels