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As Obama offers to meet Sudan leaders, culture of mistrust grips Khartoum

President Obama is set to meet leaders of North and South Sudan next week to help prevent the decades-long civil war from restarting. But political dogma on both sides is corroding what little trust had been earned.
Obama launches new 'integrated' approach to Sudan

Sudan sees 'positive points' in new US strategy that offers 'incentives' for Omar al-Bashir's regime to cooperate fully with international peace efforts.
Global News Blog
Is Sudan sharing its oil wealth properly?

A new report by the London-based rights group Global Witness indicates discrepancies in the reporting of oil revenue – a key sticking point in a fragile North-South peace accord.
Sudan bombs Darfur rebels – and civilians – amid calls for a 'no-fly' zone.

A Dutch journalist and photographer traveled with rebel forces in Darfur in February. They were pinned down by government forces for weeks, before escaping across the border into Chad.
Kidnapping aid workers: part of Sudan's strategy?

Three Western aid workers were released Saturday. The government denies involvement but some analysts see a broader strategy at work.
War crimes warrant for Bashir risks sparking unrest in Sudan

The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for President Omar al-Bashir on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Why did Sudan make a deal with Darfur rebels?

Khartoum has agreed to swap prisoners and talk with Darfur insurgents.
War crimes charges rattle Sudan

The World Court could soon issue an arrest warrant for President Bashir on charges of genocide.
Arms race, uneasy peace in Sudan

In the south, the parliament voted to double its budget to cover military spending, and the north spent 20 percent of its budget on the military.
Will killing of oil workers harden China's Darfur policy?

At least three Chinese oil workers were killed by Darfur rebels Monday,according to the Sudanese government.
For Darfur, a step toward justice?

Critics say The International Criminal Court's move Monday to indict Sudan's president for war crimes may hamper peace.
Terrorism & Security
ICC prosecutor to seek arrest of Sudan's president for genocide

The pending charges by the international court have put the UN on edge, as it fears reprecussions against its peacekeepers in Darfur.
China speaks out on Darfur crisis

Keen not to taint Olympics, and under pressure from West, Beijing sends envoy to Khartoum with strong words.
If Chad coup succeeds, Darfur crisis could deepen

Rebels stormed Chad's capital, delaying arrival of EU troops to help refugees.