Fwd: Sudan Insider: SPLM-N Political insecurity in continues | Cholera across Sudan rising | Sanctions decision postponed, what next?

[Elisabeth Janaina]

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Date: Aug 1, 2017 14:56
Subject: Sudan Insider: SPLM-N Political insecurity in continues | Cholera across Sudan rising | Sanctions decision postponed, what next?
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An insider's take on Sudan's big stories View this email in your browser The Sudan Insider Hi Readers, Our latest Sudan Insider covers three big developments from Sudan over the last month: the latest in the SPLM-N rift and how Blue Nile citizens continue to be caught up in the dispute, the cholera calamity in Sudan and how authorities remain in denial to a growing crisis --and what happens next after U.S. President Trump decided to postpone the lifting of Sudan's economic sanctions. This is our Sudan Insider, a debrief from Nuba Reports that highlights important developments in Sudan and what they mean. If you have questions or want more information, don't hesitate to write us at in...@nubareports.org. Thank You, The Nuba Reports Team Read the Analysis    The pockets of violence from the internal SPLM-N rift in Blue Nile State has largely dissipated but tensions still persist and appear to be taking a tribal form. Refugees in Maban Refugee Camp have divided themselves along ethnic lines as a security precaution. As the enmity continues, it is the civilians in Blue Nile State that suffer the most, facing rising food insecurity. Read more. While government and international actors are unwilling to confirm the cholera crisis in Sudan, infections rates continue to rise across the country. Poor access to clean drinking water and sub standard health facilities are fueling the epidemic further.  Interestingly, the lack of development and access to the Nuba Mountains has helped the rebel-controlled region largely stay away from the disease but this may soon change due to the rainy season and high malnutrition rates. Read more. U.S. President Trump decided to postpone the decision to potentially lift economic sanctions against Sudan, claiming more time was needed to assess whether Khartoum had made enough progress regarding five conditions set for removing the sanctions. But given the near autonomous powers of government-affiliated militias, does Khartoum have the wherewithal to control them and uphold the US state department's conditions in the first place? Read more. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list