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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

At least 11 people are killed and 16 others are injured after a gunman opens fire on football fans watching an English Premier League game near Juba, South Sudan.
2016-11-6

The United Nations seeks $16.4 billion to fund humanitarian assistance programs in 2015 with Syria, Iraq, Sudan and South Sudan the areas of greatest need.
2014-12-8

Gunmen kill 12 United Nations peacekeepers and civilian staff in an ambush in Jonglei, South Sudan.
2013-04-9

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter working for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is shot down and crashes near Likuangole in the South Sudanese state of Jonglei.
2012-12-21

2012 South Sudan–Sudan border conflict: Tensions rise between the two nations as South Sudan accuses Sudan of attacking locations in its territory.
2012-05-1

Kiir claims that the attacks by Sudan on his country amount to a declaration of war.
2012-04-24

Sudan says that after a battle South Sudan controls Heglig, its largest oil field.
2012-04-11

Southern Sudan says forces from Sudan have attacked the disputed Abyei border region.
2011-05-21

The Sudan People's Liberation Army-Movement estimates that turnout in the Southern Sudanese independence referendum has passed the 60% threshold for the result to be declared valid.
2011-01-12