Don’t get left behind. A look back over a few key stories of the last week from national and international press:
Central Equatoria official orders return of state assets (Sudan Tribune, 5 Nov. 2012) – The Morobo County executive attemps to recover money and materials plundered from government offices before a change of leadership last August.
Mourners in Sigili start sit-in protest (Radio Dabanga, 5 Nov. 2012) – Mourners gather in anger near the North Darfur capital in the wake of a massacre of 13 people by pro-government militia.
UN says Sudan forces blocked access to site of Darfur attack (Reuters, 5 Nov. 2012) – The Sudanese army prevents UN peacekeepers and investigators from visiting the site of the Sigili massacre.
No justice for South Sudan’s death row prisoners (AFP Video, 1 Nov. 2012) – Over 100 convicts await execution in Juba’s central prison, including many who have never seen a lawyer.
Diplomatic efforts unable to free Slidell man held in South Sudan (MSNBC News, 4 Nov. 2012) – U.S. Senator David Vitter labels South Sudan ‘a corrupt country’ after U.S. diplomats fail to secure the release of an American businessman arrested last month by the National Security Service.
Photo by Radio Tamazuj: Kwajok airstrip