July 10, 2011

Citizenship Rules Will Shape Lives in Both Sudans

The National, The National

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As Sudan separated into two independent nations yesterday, pastoralists and many others found themselves in a new quandary. Northern Sudan's President Omar Al Bashir has promised friendly relations and cooperation but there is no guarantee of a peaceful future - especially as many in the North mourned the day of separation even as the South celebrated.

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