Sources: Deutsche Welle
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's President Omar al-Bashir visits South Sudan for the first time since the country won its independence in 2011 to meet with President Salva Kiir. 2013-04-12
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
Sudanese forces advance on the town of Heglig that is occupied by South Sudanese forces during days of cross-border clashes. 2012-04-14
North and South Sudan agree to demilitarise the disputed Abyei region. 2011-06-13
Sudan's military bombs a village in Unity State, amid increasing tensions with South Sudan. 2011-06-10
Four Zambian peacekeepers are shot and injured after their convoy comes under attack by suspected armed tribal groups in the disputed border area between Sudan and Southern Sudan. 2011-05-11
South Sudan accuses Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir of attempting to overthrow the southern government. 2011-03-12
Southern Sudan chooses to become independent of Sudan with over 99% voting yes in the referendum. 2011-01-30
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir accuses authorities in Southern Sudan of breaching a peace deal and warns of a possible new conflict if issues are not resolved before the independence referendum. 2010-10-10