Describes confusion that resulted from unregulated distribution of mining rights in South Sudan and the effort to establish orderly regulation for equitable economic development of the nation’s mineral wealth.  From the United States Institute of Peace

This report examines the shared interests and outstanding disputes between the Sudans after separation, and gives an overview of political, economic, and humanitarian conditions in the two countries.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the peaceful referendum on independence in South Sudan and attempts to formulate lessons for conflict prevention in similar situations in other parts of the world.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes the interdependence of Sudan and the newly independent South Sudan when it comes to oil production and transportation, and the problems that have occurred since the independence of South Sudan in July 2011.  From the Energy Information Administration

Describes how and when temporary protected status and other forms of immigration relief are provided to noncitizens by the U.S. government.  Currently more than 300,000 foreign nationals from seven countries enjoy such status.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

One of a series of reports on the creation of a new state in the Republic of South Sudan.  This report assesses the situation, priorities, and expectations of South Sudan’s youth population with special focus on lack of education, employment and obstacles to marriage.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Focuses on how the new state will manage its cultural diversity to form a national identity that reduces ethnicity-based political rivalry.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Political, economic, historical and social Information on the world’s newest country, South Sudan.  From the State Department

Covers a six month reporting period so the focus can shift in the future to the calendar year from the previous July 1^st – June 30^th reporting period.  Documents major developments in religious freedom in 198 countries and territories during the second half of 2010.  From the State Department

This report provides background on 25 current International Criminal Court cases in six African countries and examines issues raised by the ICC’s focus on Africa.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Text of resolution welcoming the new republic of South Sudan as the 193^rd member of the United Nations.   From the United Nations

This report focuses on South Sudan’s substantial oil reserves, and how they can be used to support the new nation.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes recent steps leading to the July 9^th independence of South Sudan and the major problems facing the new country.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Center

Examines the political landscape in the future Republic of Sudan, and offers recommendations for improvement.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Latest report, Spring 2011, on the activities of the United Nations Mission in the Sudan.  Discusses the outcome of the Southern Sudan self-determination referendum and the political preparations for the post-Comprehensive Peace Agreement period.  From the United Nations

Observes that post-conflict mechanisms such as truth commissions, war crimes tribunals, and reparations programs, an ingredient of durable peace settlements in Latin America, Asia and Africa, have been rare in Muslim countries recovering from conflict.  Summarizes a workshop which explored whether there were any fundamental incompatibilities between Islamic Shari’a law and established international law regarding concepts of post-conflict justice.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Describes recent developments in Sudan, especially the April 2010 elections and the withdrawal of most presidential candidates and opposition parties.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org

Considers whether the vote on possible secession in Sudan will lead to threats of other secession efforts in Africa.  From the United States Institute of Peace

This paper examines the process by which the people of the Sudanese states of Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile will assess the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement and determine whether it reflects the aspirations of the people.  From the United States Institute of Peace

This report describes programs of civic education developed for Sudan and Iraq, how such programs differ from and overlap with human rights, and how they help stabilize societies recovering from violent conflict.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Reviews possible outcomes of the Sudan referendum on unity or secession and how the predictions are holding up.  From the United States Institute of Peace

Examines links between three key natural resources (petroleum, land, and water) and effective statehood in both Northern and Southern Sudan.  Looks for ways to minimize potential conflict in management of these resources following the January 2011 referendum.  From the United States Institute of Peace.

Describes the results of the April 2010 election in which President al-Bashir was re-elected and the prospects for the January 2011 referenda, which will decide whether an independent Southern Sudan will be created and with whom the oil-rich Abyei region will affiliate.  House of Commons Library Research Paper 10/40.

Discusses the recent developments relating to peace efforts in Sudan, the background of the conflict in Darfur, and United Nations efforts to deploy peacekeeping forces and issue an arrest warrant for the Sudanese leader on war crimes charges. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.