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SUDAN/SOUTH SUDAN - 8 Feb 2014

5 stories you may have missed

A look back over a few key stories of the last week from national and international press:

India keen on investment in Sudan despite South Sudan unrest (AFP, 5 Feb.) – Foreign Minister Khurshid says two-way trade with Sudan will reach $1 billion by the end of the financial year, not deterred by damage to oil facilities in South Sudan.

Wonduruba chief arrested near Juba (Eye Radio, 6 Feb.) – A chief has been arrested in connection with the killing of 10 men by ‘cattle raiders’ at a village south of Juba last month.

President Kiir protests ICC intervention (Catholic Radio Network, 7 Feb.) – In case the UN Security Council endorses an ICC intervention, the court would have a very limited role since South Sudan is not a member of the Rome Statute, says Kiir.

Fashoda County: 30,000 displaced, 0 doctors (Radio Tamazuj, 1 Feb.) – Tens of thousands of people who fled fighting in Malakal have ended up scattered in villages across the river without any medical care whatsoever.

Sudan police detain gang rape victim for 3 weeks (Sudan Tribune, 6 Feb.) – The victim, now 9 months pregnant, was detained on charges of indecency. Seven alleged perpetrators of the rape are also in custody.

Photo: Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid (R) and his Sudanese counterpart Ali Ahmed Karti speak in Khartoum