Fwd: Conflict in Darfur erupts | Reports shows more evidence of Sudan's illegal arm trade | SPLM-N divisions triggers violence in Blue Nile, refugee camp

[Elisabeth Janaina]

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Nuba Reports <in...@nubareports.org>
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2017 at 14:57
Subject: Conflict in Darfur erupts | Reports shows more evidence of Sudan's illegal arm trade | SPLM-N divisions triggers violence in Blue Nile, refugee camp
To: <elisabet...@gmail.com>

An insider's take on Sudan's big stories View this email in your browser The Sudan Insider Hi Readers, Our latest Sudan Insider digs in to three major stories from Sudan over the last month: a major conflict in north and east Darfur, more evidence of Sudan's illegal arms trade, and internal divisions within the SPLM-N rebel movement incur violence in Blue Nile and Maban refugee camp.     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    Violence erupted in north and east Darfur this month between the government and rebel groups, inducing mass displacement of residents. The area and rebels involved have not experienced fighting for quite some time. The resumption of conflict may affect the peace talks and a U.S. state department decision whether to lift 20-year old economic sanctions next month. Read more. A new report claims Sudan continues to import and export arms despite international embargoes. The Conflict Armament Research group notes how Sudan continues to import and manufacture considerable amounts of weapons, exporting to non-state armed groups in South Sudan, Syria, Libya, among others countries. Given this evidence, Khartoum's interest in curbing internal military offensives appears unlikely. Read more. Internal rifts within the SPLM-N rebel movement has triggered violence in Blue Nile and in the neighbouring Maban refugee camp, South Sudan. The incidences could complicate future peace talks and incur more tensions as refugees flee back to Blue Nile State where food insecurity persists. The UN reports that thousands are now displaced from the violence.  Read more. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list