Comments on: Is an independent south Sudan now inevitable?

By: apollosan

apollosan — Mon, 30 May 2011 11:16:47 +0000

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By: meja

meja — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:37:33 +0000

yes!!!

By: Raymond Karam

Raymond Karam — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:14 +0000

Arab countries historically wanted always to be united as long as long as one country rules the other(s). In Sudan, union with the South has always been with the North ruling the South. With such a difference in cultures and so much distrust, it will do no harm for them to separate. Thereafter, if they still need each other, co-operation could carry on for instance with the export of oil from the South and the refining in the North and hopefully other sectors. As for Sharia Law, the North could be freer to apply it if they so wish and the South would not feel threatened by it anymore. And maybe one day like in Europe, African countries may find a common ground to unite including the North and the South of Sudan whilst maintaining still that sense of independence.

By: Hmmmm

Hmmmm — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:55:01 +0000

Is Nigeria the next one to split? They too have a major Islam-Christian divide and plenty of oil to share

By: fidele

fidele — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:17:42 +0000

i advocate the idea of divide the soudan in two part that’s a good idea the africa countries are bigger that why they have failed to gorvored the entire continent let the south sudan split from the north where the arabe a roued in evil way ofdiscrimmnation africa people

By: Raannaath

Raannaath — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:33:49 +0000

I would like to comment that let south Sudan to look themselve as new state if we want peace, or if want another war let the rulling parties of Sudan talking about the unity Sudan. No peace at all for unity because we are the Sudanese we fail to done the attractive unity and to late this time, let the south declare their independent as new country. South and north are reality differents for everthing to live togathers with Arabas north. Thank to God to bring the CPA by westministers ideologies of saving life of all worlds

By: Kuku Abdul Rassa3

Kuku Abdul Rassa3 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:21:13 +0000

Unfortunately it is highly likely that Sudan will split. Both new countries will suffer enormously. They will both have their micro-civi war. It won’t be North against South, but it will be perceived marginalised minorities against the new central governments. The South will be worse since it has much more disgruntled jobless youth. If both parts of Sudan believe they want better future, they should look around them and learn from countris trying to unify in order to face global problems. Sudan should be aspiring to African unity, not splitting nations. Both parts should stop criticising each other. Yes, Northern government was involved in militant Islam in the past and were keen on Sharia law. But, this is history. Southern goverment is partially corrupt. But they have done significant good deeds trying to build their region from scratch. Yes, money was blundered in the South. But as we know, the blunderers and facilitatators are Ugandans, Kenynas and Ethiopians. The North should admire what the SPLM done during the past few years. The South should also acknowledge the good deeds that Northern govrenment has done, including partnering in peace. I hope the South can have an option of voting for extending the transitional period. A longer peaceful period may build trust and pave the way to keep the country unified.

By: Lydie Boka

Lydie Boka — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:47:38 +0000

They have tried, but with the glaring differences that have appeared, the north and the south look like an odd couple. Indeed, how can they reconcile things like sharia? With regard to resources, oil and water will be indeed major challenges as they need each other for efficient resource management. What will Egypt do? It depends on the south for its water supply. Will there be a rapprochement with Juba or will it back Khartoum? How about Kenya, also be key for the south, and other neighbours? The future will of course depend on great and middle powers policy: USA, Russia, China, France but also Iran. StrategiCo. currently rates Sudan l2/l4 (l4 = maximum risk).