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A peace deal is signed between Sudan's transitional government and the Sudan Revolutionary Front in South Sudan's capital Juba, raising hopes of peace after nearly 18 years of civil wars in the country. According to the agreement, the states Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and West Kordofan will be granted self-rule. The deal does not, however, include two major belligerent groups, the SPLM–N and SLM-A.
2020-08-31

Sudan arrests four foreigners in the disputed border region with South Sudan on accusations of spying.
2012-04-29

The People's Republic of China asks for assistance from South Sudan to obtain the release of 29 Chinese workers held captive in Sudan for five days.
2012-02-2

South Sudan accuses neighboring Sudan of "stealing" its oil exports.
2012-01-15

Sudan's military bombs a village in Unity State, amid increasing tensions with South Sudan.
2011-06-10

Shooting takes place in Kaduqli in Sudan's South Kordofan state, where armed groups allied to South Sudan are based.
2011-06-6

Almost 100 civilians are killed in the disputed Abyei region between North and South Sudan since northern troops seized the area on 21 May.
2011-06-2

Officials from north Sudan and southern Sudan tentatively agree to a demilitarised border following recent tensions over the disputed Abyei border region.
2011-05-31

Southern Sudanese leader Salva Kiir calls on the people of South Sudan to forgive the north for killings during the civil war.
2011-01-16

A northern Sudanese plane bombs Southern Sudan, injuring several people, and the UN sends an assessment team to the area.
2010-11-14