Sources: Al Jazeera
Gunmen open fire against villagers over a suspected land dispute in the disputed area of Abyei, between South Sudan and Sudan, killing 52 people and injuring 64 others. 2024-01-27
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
South Sudan invites Sudan to discuss outstanding issues next month between the two countries that nearly resulted in a war. 2012-03-22
Sudan's military bombs a village in Unity State, amid increasing tensions with South Sudan. 2011-06-10
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 Sudan chooses to become independent of Sudan with over 99% voting yes in the referendum. 2011-01-30
Almost 99% of South Sudanese voted for independence from the north in a referendum according to official figures. 2011-01-21
A northern Sudanese plane bombs Southern Sudan, injuring several people, and the UN sends an assessment team to the area. 2010-11-14