Sources: Deutsche Welle
Six people are killed during an ambush in the Abyei region, an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan. 2024-01-1
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
South Sudan releases Sudanese prisoners of war as border clashes between the two states seem to abate. 2012-04-25
Kiir claims that the attacks by Sudan on his country amount to a declaration of war. 2012-04-24
Sudanese warplanes bomb the border town of Heglig, seized by South Sudan last week. 2012-04-15
South Sudan invites Sudan to discuss outstanding issues next month between the two countries that nearly resulted in a war. 2012-03-22
South Sudan accuses neighboring Sudan of "stealing" its oil exports. 2012-01-15
Almost 99% of South Sudanese voted for independence from the north in a referendum according to official figures. 2011-01-21
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