Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Sudan - South Sudan War Pauses As Rainy Season Starts


Rains Cool Off War In South Sudan -- Christian Science Monitor

The six month rainy season gives time for Sudan and South Sudan to make progress in resolving differences. But the wet weather will strain the sanitation systems in refugee camps.

The onset of rains may accomplish what senior diplomats and elder statesmen have been unable to achieve: an end to fighting between Sudan and South Sudan.

When the six-month long rainy season comes to this part of the semi-arid Sahel region of Eastern Africa, hard meandering dirt roads become muddy and impassable. Troop trucks and tanks stay where they are, largely to prevent getting stuck up to the axles in mud. In a part of the world where asphalt roads exist only in the posh parts of larger towns, rainy season brings a natural halt to all traffic, warlike and otherwise.

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More News On The Sudan - South Sudan Conflict

Civilians Flee, Soldiers Dig In On Sudanese Frontier -- NPR
S. Sudan Aims to Receive Anti-Aircraft Missiles -- RIA Novosti
S.Sudan says aims to obtain anti-aircraft missiles -- Reuters
Arab League Joins Campaign for Sudan Aid Corridor -- Voice of America
Diplomats push Sudan-S.Sudan talks as deadline expires -- AFP
South says Sudan stalls on UN talks deadline -- AFP
South Sudanese refugees returning home -- UPI
Five million in South Sudan facing severe food shortages -- The Telegraph
UN Fears for South Sudanese as Austerity Bites -- Voice of America

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