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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

Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir orders the closure of oil pipelines coming from South Sudan.
2013-06-8

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

Sudan continues to bombard a disputed border town seized by South Sudan and claims to have seized territory as clashes spread along the border between the two states.
2012-04-17

Gatluak Gai, a key South Sudanese rebel leader who signed a peace deal with the Sudanese government this week, is killed.
2011-07-23

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

Salva Kiir Mayardit, the President of Southern Sudan, calls on the government of Sudan to withdraw its forces from the province of Abyei.
2011-05-26

Sudan's ruling National Congress Party endorses South Sudan President Salva Kiir in upcoming elections.
2010-01-28