George Clooney has been arrested for civil disobedience during a demonstration outside Sudan’s embassy in Washington DC. The actor was taking part in a protest to warn of a humanitarian crisis in the volatile border area between Sudan and South Sudan. His father, Nick, was also detained during the demonstration. George Clooney is a keen… Continue reading George Clooney Arrested at Sudan Embassy
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George Clooney Gives Malaria Hollywood Buzz
George Clooney is used to creating a buzz no matter where he goes. However, on a recent trip to Sudan he experienced a buzz he could have done without. ‘I was so sick with malaria, I didn’t care if I lived or died’ The Hollywood heartthrob was bitten by a mosquito and contracted malaria while… Continue reading George Clooney Gives Malaria Hollywood Buzz
Sudan: George Clooney In Southern Sudan To Monitor Referendum For Independence (update 12.50 Est)
Nyarko Benso, TalkAfrique Hollywood actor George Clooney is in Sudan to show his support for and keep an eye on the independence referendum that is underway in Southern Sudan. The people of Southern Sudan are going to the ballot this week to decide on secession or otherwise remain part of the United Sudan. Speaking about… Continue reading Sudan: George Clooney In Southern Sudan To Monitor Referendum For Independence (update 12.50 Est)
Southern Sudan: Building a New Nation
In seven days millions of residents in Southern Sudan have the opportunity to decide their future by voting for independence.
Anti-Genocide Paparazzi Watching Sudan from Above
As reported last week, American actor George Clooney and a group he formed is joining forces with Google, a U.N. agency and anti-genocide organizations to launch a satellite surveillance of the border between north and south Sudan to try to prevent a new civil war during the south’s scheduled elections on January 11, 2011.. The… Continue reading Anti-Genocide Paparazzi Watching Sudan from Above
Clooney, Google, UN Team Up To Watch Sudan Border
A group founded by American actor George Clooney said Tuesday it has teamed up with Google, a U.N. agency and anti-genocide organizations to launch satellite surveillance of the border between north and south Sudan to try to prevent a new civil war after the south votes in a secession referendum next month.
Sudan vote a test for all Africa
The entire continent is watching to see if diverse communities can live in peaceful mutual respect.
Will Sudan lead the way to the next big carve-up?
Finally, the January referendum wheels seem to be turning irreversibly in Southern Sudan. There was a lot of excitement even with the registration that ended last Tuesday, by which time three million had registered.