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Abyei tribes fear losing land

Local tribes caught in the divide say more than oil is at stake in Sudan's Abyei region.

Last Modified: 22 Jul 2009 09:16 GMT

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Racism undermines Sudanese unity

Southern Muslims campaigning for independence from north say religion is not the main dividing factor.

Last Modified: 22 Dec 2010 18:48 GMT

Africa

Darfur rebels 'free UNAMID peacekeepers'

Abyei tribes fear losing land

US may cut Sudan from 'terror list'

South Sudan braces for trouble

Racism undermines Sudanese unity

Understanding the Referendum

Q & A: The road to the referendum

An account of key events that shaped the road to Sudan's January 9 vote.

Q&A: Sudan's Abyei dispute

Territorial quarrel heightens tensions between the country's north and south.

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Quick guide to Sudan's referendum

A quick look at the January 9 referendum that will give south Sudan a choice between unity or secession.

Ranjit Bhaskar Last Modified: 06 Jan 2011 23:02 GMT

Sudan: A tough story to tell

We look at the complexities of reporting from within and about a country experiencing major change.

Listening Post Last Modified: 15 Jan 2011 14:08 GMT

China: A force for peace in Sudan?

Beijing has invested billions in the oil-rich country and may now have to step up to ensure stability prevails.

Donata Hardenberg Last Modified: 11 Jan 2011 16:11 GMT

Bashir doubts south's viability

Sudan's president says the south's desire for secession is understandable, but warns it will not solve its problems.

Last Modified: 08 Jan 2011 11:49 GMT

Sudan: Transcending tribe

The south must rise above tribe if it is to become a nation.

Last Modified: 16 Aug 2011 11:03 GMT

Timeline: Sudan Since Independence

Watchdog: Sudan needs new oil deal

Global Witness says the country needs fresh oil pact to ensure transparency and revenue sharing between north and south.

Last Modified: 07 Jan 2011 04:25 GMT

Profiles: Who's who in Sudan's Politics

Profile: Omar al-Bashir

Omar al-Bashir, Sudan's president.

Last Modified: 02 Jan 2011 11:13 GMT

Profile: John Garang

Charasmatic former head of Sudan People's Liberation Army

Last Modified: 02 Jan 2011 11:24 GMT

Profile: Salva Kiir

Salva Kiir, popular leader enjoying support in southern Sudan

Last Modified: 02 Jan 2011 11:23 GMT

Profile: Hassan Turabi

Hassan Turabi, once a close ally of Omar al-Bashir, now one of his main rivals in Sudan's north

Last Modified: 02 Jan 2011 11:22 GMT

Videos

Military build-up in south Sudan

Al Jazeera uncovers footage of suspected arms convoys as south seems set to secede.
Some north Sudanese flee south

Fearing violence, some who have lived in the south for years, pack up and head back north.
The difficult journey to S Sudan

Many people wanting to vote in the referendum made the journey from the north, but for some the trek was arduous.
Darfur fears referendum's impact

Residents of western region ponder possible effects of the south's secession vote.
Fear of violence in S Sudan polls

The army in southern Sudan blames the north for arming militias to destabilise the region.
Sudanese abroad get ready to vote

About 60,000 southerners have registered to cast their ballots from afar.
South Sudan town's 'oil curse'

Residents of Paloich say oil companies are extracting the commodity with no regard for the environment.
War warning over Abyei

Omar al-Bashir discusses the issue of Abyei, and the future of his presidency.
South Sudan jubilant ahead of vote

In the final days before the referendum, south Sudan appears to have made its decision.
South Sudan military 'ready'

SPLA says it is ready for the challenges of independence, even an atack from the North.
South Sudan's lost voters

Thousands return to south for referendum, but failure to register may cost them their vote.
Infrastructure poor in south Sudan

Healthcare, sanitation and electricity will be major challenges if south becomes a country.