http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: Darfur Regional Authority) en-us Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042512?start=1344 The UN said that four million displaced people are at risk of starvation in Sudan and South Sudan due to a lack of food caused by the wars raging in the Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and Darfur regions, reports Dubai TV. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-042512 Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Human rights in Bahrain, Benjamin Netanyahu, Iran-Israel relations, Bahrain, Bahrain Uprising, United Nations, Israeli-occupied territories, Palestinian prisoners in Israel Presenter, Male #1 The African Union has given Sudan and South Sudan three months to resolve their differences, or face what it described as "appropriate measures." After a special meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss the Sudanese crisis, AU Peace and Security Commissioner Ramtane Lamamra called on both Sudanese rivals to resume talks within two weeks. Talks must address all outstanding issues lingering since the independence of the South last June, including the sharing of oil revenues, the status of the disputed Abyei region, and the demarcation of borders. Presenter, Male #1 Amid a war of words and the war on the ground that seem to be on everyone's mind in the north and the south, the UN issued a new report sounding the alarm on a humanitarian crisis looming in the region. The UN said that four million displaced people are at risk of starvation due to a lack of food caused by the wars raging in the Blue Nile, South Kordofan, and Darfur regions. This was also confirmed by the president of the Darfur Regional Authority. Khartoum, which described the report as "exaggerated," said it will welcome any UN initiative aimed at helping the famine-stricken because of the volatile situation. Sami al-Shinawi reports from Khartoum. Reporter, Male #2 The war between Khartoum and the northern command of the People's Movement, the armed confrontations between rebel movements in Darfur, and the Heglig battles; all these factors have contributed to the humanitarian crisis raging in the regions witnessing an armed conflict. According to a new UN report, nearly four million displaced people are at risk of starvation due to a sharp shortage of food supplies and the difficulty of delivering aid to the famine-stricken because of the violence. The humanitarian situation is far worse in the region of Darfur, especially at the refugee camps scattered along both sides of the Sudanese-Chadian border. The head of the Local Governance in Darfur said the situation can't be helped because the Doha agreement granted him authority but no money. Guest, Male #3 (Al-Tejani al-Sisi, President of Darfur Regional Authority) I must say the situation in some parts of the Darfur state is alarming because of a gap in the food supply, and this calls for an immediate intervention. Reporter, Male #2 While Khartoum said that gap is not as big as cited by UN reports, it welcomed any UN pledge to help the famine-stricken. Guest, Female #1 (Amira al-Fadil, Sudanese Minister of Social Welfare and Security) The government has immediately mobilized, through its Humanitarian Aid Commission branch and the regional authority. We sent food and medical supplies to the region. We made sure the aid reached the affected residents. Reporter, Male #2 It seems the situation on the ground in Sudan is continuing to deteriorate. This requires the immediate intervention of the Sudanese government, which must fulfill the promises it made to those affected by the internal wars. The conflict in Sudan has only left behind all kinds of suffering. At the same time, Khartoum said it will not allow having even one Sudanese citizen at risk of starvation. However, the reality on the ground seems to be harsher than Khartoum's assessment, as confirmed by the UN. Sami al-Shinawi, Dubai TV, al-Khartoum. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020912?start=1140 <p>Bahraini pro-democracy activists prepare for uprising anniversary, Amnesty International calls for trial of Indian troops in Kashmir, Hamas divided over Abbas-led unity government, and more.</p> Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-020912 Israel, Nuclear program of Iran, Iran, Protest, Iran-Israel relations, Civilian casualties, Military strike, Anniversary, Bahrain, Mahmoud Abbas Presenter, Female #1 Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir inaugurated the Transitional Darfur Regional Authority, DRA, in the capital of North Darfur, al-Fashir, and called on the displaced people of Darfur to return home. Al-Bashir was accompanied by Chadian President Idriss Deby and Qatar's justice minister, who represented Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al-Thani. The visit is being described as the first tangible step in implementing the Doha Peace Agreement signed between the government of Khartoum and the alliance of Darfur's rebel movements. Sami al-Shinawi reports from al-Fashir, the capital of North Darfur. Reporter, Male #1 The Sudanese President and his Chadian counterpart, along with the international community in Darfur, launched efforts aimed at implementing articles of the Doha document in a bid to resolve years of conflict in the region. Following al-Bashir's indictment on criminal charges and Deby's accusation of harboring armed movements, transferring authority to the people of Darfur has become a necessity, as confirmed by the Doha document. Guest, Male #2 (Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese President) For the sake of security and peace, the state herby drops all charges and declares general amnesty for all wanted and convicted members of the Liberation and Justice Movement. Reporter, Male #1 Between optimism and fear over the fate of the Doha Agreement, members of the DRA voiced their positions, while keeping in mind the shortcomings of previous peace accords. However, everyone seems to agree that the success of Darfur's authority hinges on the seriousness of the Sudanese government and its commitment to the agreement. Guest, Male #3 (Al-Nather Abed al-Minaam Abkar, Darfur Regional Authority) This agreement has satisfied our ambitions to a great extent. It was signed with the blessing of the people of Darfur. We see it as the document that will help rebuild Darfur. Reporter, Male #1 As the authority shifts from the central to the regional government, Khartoum will be able to close a dark chapter of the nine year-long crisis, putting the final decision in the hands of the people of Darfur. Despite the hope expressed for the new Transitional Darfur Regional Authority, many believe its success hinges on the level of logistic and technical support needed in post-secession Sudan. Sami al-Shinawi, al-Fashir, the State of North Darfur.