If the south does split, what are the dangers?
The main rebel force in the south, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army has dominated politics in the south since the fighting ended in 2005. But the area is still awash with weapons, militias and mistrust. The whole process is precarious. Experts say a fresh conflict is a real possibility.
Alex Vines, of London-based think tank Chatham House, said: “The referendum is a risky affair. If it’s managed wisely by leaderships of the south and north then maybe an amicable separation can take place. There’s a lot of danger it could backfire spectacularly — we could see a renewed civil war, which is nothing new for Sudan.”
I hadn’t realised the complications from the oilfields and pipelines in different parts of Sudan.
Definitely a need to keep praying for Sudan this week – there is a some background by the Bishop of Kajo-Keji here and by the Bishop of Sherborne, who is a regular visitor here
I rather think that the ancient Kingdom of Cush was situated thereabouts.