South Sudan stops oil production to defy northern 'thieves'

South Sudan has ordered oil companies to shut down oil production within two weeks, to prevent Sudan from stealing more oil from the new country.

UN: South Sudan still riven by conflict

South Sudan, now an independent state, is facing a rise in conflict between militia groups which threaten the lives of civilians, a UN official says.

Army: South Sudan army-militia clashes kill dozens

At least 59 soldiers and militiamen were killed and dozens wounded on Thursday in clashes between the South Sudan army and local militia groups.

US to recognise South Sudan, delist North

The United States said on Monday it will recognise South Sudan as the world's newest nation as it moved to taking the north off a terrorism blacklist.

Organisers: Sudan referendum to meet required turnout

Turnout at south Sudan's independence referendum has defied gloomy expectations and is almost guaranteed to reach the 60% needed for a valid poll.

Bashir promises to help Sudan's independent South

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir pledged on Tuesday to help build a secure, stable and brotherly state in the south if it votes for independence.

Sudanese models spared whip but fined for 'indecency'

A Sudanese court on Wednesday convicted eight models who took part in a mixed-gender fashion show with "indecency" and ordered them to pay a fine.

Aid workers overwhelmed as Sudanese go home to vote

Aid workers in South Sudan have criticised the government for not helping with the influx of citizens hoping to vote from the north.

South Sudan accuses north of provocation

The south Sudanese army accused the north's troops of provoking it, with the intention of breaking a ceasefire agreement between the two.

US offers to remove Sudan early from state terror list

The United States has offered to remove Sudan from its terror list early to keep a January referendum that may partition the country on track.

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