Sudanese Blogosphere Reaches New Milestone
Region: Sudanby SudaneseDrima The Sudanese blogosphere is starting to build momentum. Blogs written in English are quite active now showing the genuine, diverse and raw face of Sudan to the world. On the other hand, blogs written in Arabic have mushroomed at another corner of this vast online space. They’re just as important as those written in English (maybe even more important) and they’re exp... more
Views: 1280Internet Helps Africans and Arabs 'Come Out'
Region: SudanDespite repression and hostility towards the gay and lesbian population in Africa, many have still revealed themselves. However, they had revealed themselves through the means of the internet. In a sense it is more convenient because it is generally easier with the sense of anonymity. In Africa, the sense of anonymity is very helpful. One such blogger is a man named Ali. He posted a blog entry that he was Sudanese ... more
Views: 1217About DarfurLive
Region: Sudan
DarfurLive is a media awareness project that will connect Darfuri refugees to the world through blogging and live video broadcasts. In March 2008, GroundReport will travel to Darfuri refugee camps in Chad to broadcast DarfurLive, 24/7 news coverage of the Darfur conflict. Founder Rachel Sterne will report live from the ground using the Mogulus streaming platform and satellite broadband technology. The team... more
Views: 234890 Prisoners Escape in Darfur Prison Raid
Region: SudanThe large group of gunmen drove pickup trucks as they raided and overran the prison in the town of Buram located in the southern part of the Darfur region according to the Sudan Media Center and other media had reported. However, the police did not give any comments on who the detainees were or why they were in prison. According to a United Nations official in the region, the attack on the prison appears to have be... more
Views: 682UN Security Council Ready To Place Sanctions on Sudan
Region: SudanMonday’s attack on the convoy was condemned in the strongest terms by the UN Security council. The Sudanese government has already acknowledged that its forces have shot at a UN convoy in West Darfur along with damaging an armored carrier, destroying a fuel tanker truck, and injuring a Sudanese driver. As a result of the attack, the UN Security Council expressed that it is ready to take action against any par... more
Views: 904Darfur Mission Changes Control From AU to UN
Region: SudanUNAMID, the UN peacekeeping force will become the world’s largest peacekeeping force with 26,000 troops. They will be taking control of the peacekeeping mission from the African Union. While the United Nations takes over, the 7,000-strong African Union force will be working for the UN. The commander of the African Union force will now be wearing a blue beret instead of the signature AU green beret. At a cerem... more
Views: 933JEM claims 'Victory' over Sudanese Army
Region: SudanTwo battalions were defeated with twenty-nine soldiers and thirty-two vehicles being captured according to the rebels. However, the Sudanese army has denied the heavy losses. But, the army has confirmed a clash outside of el-Geneina. As a result of fighting between the pro-government forces and the rebels, over two-hundred thousand people have died. While international efforts to mediate has been done numerous t... more
Views: 735When In Sudan, Don't Do As Ms Gibbons Did
Region: SudanA UK teacher in Khartoum, Sudan, was arrested recently because she had called her classroom teddy bear Muhammad. After her arrest, she learnt that she could possibly face punishment of up to 40 lashes. The teacher, Gillian Gibbons, might be charged with insulting religion. However, a Sudanese government official at the embassy in London has hinted that she will likely be freed and cleared of all charges. Sudanese em... more
Views: 1054THE SUBJECT INFRONT OF ME IS SUDAN IN AFRICA. Why this?!
Region: SudanTHE QUESTION IS, WHY DO WE ADVOCATE THIS INJUSTICES IN DARFUR, AGAINST THESE VICIOUS CREATURES? Fellow world brethrens, the word peace has been elusive in the world. Over the years, the country Sudan has had its share of problems, which have made peace more elusive. But not only Sudan, the horn of Africa has been fierce by several conflicts which their background or concept are triggered by leaders who incite their pe... more
Views: 1169Songs of the Peasants
Region: SudanSONGS OF THE PEASANTS. My kinship pet, I’m in sorrow Under your rule as you romance In the marge with heart queen While we are begging your masters. My kinship pet, I’m in torture Under your rule as you sleep In the palace of rich and bliss As we dry in the desert sun. My kinship pet, I’m in wage war Under your rule as you snigger In the bar with tomboys and harlots Yet we’re coaxed to cash-in... more
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