Special Envoy Gration Travels to Ethiopia and Sudan
Jan. 28: The Special Envoy will participate in the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, prior to accompanying Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg on his trip to Khartoum and Juba. Media Note»
Remarks With Sudanese Foreign Minister Karti
Secretary Clinton (Jan. 27): "We very much appreciate the Government of Sudan’s cooperation and assistance in ensuring a peaceful referendum, and we look forward to continuing to work with the minister and the government as we move forward." Full Text»
Remarks on UNAMID, Darfur
Ambasssador Rice (Jan. 26): "We have been frustrated and dismayed by repeated instances of UNAMID being denied access in its freedom of movement restricted." Full Text»Meeting Readout»
Deputy Steinberg Travels to Africa
Jan. 21: Deputy Secretary of State James B. Steinberg will travel to Asia and Africa January 23-February 5. Media Note»
Remarks on Sudan
Jan. 18: USUN Representative Susan Rice delivers remarks after the recent referendum held in southern Sudan. Full Text»
Successful Completion of Polling in the Southern Sudan Referendum
Jan. 17: The completion of a peaceful, orderly Southern Sudan referendum marks a significant achievement for the Sudanese people and a historic step toward full implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Secretary's Statement»
“Southern Sudan: Using Innovative Tools for Local Empowerment”
Jan. 12: On Friday, January 14, Acting Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization Ambassador Robert Loftis will speak on Sudan at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Media Note»
Update on the Referendum Vote for Independence in Southern Sudan
Assistant Secretary Carson (Jan. 11): "More critical work needs to be done in the coming weeks and month. However, the Sudanese Government and people have defied the skeptics in coming this far." Full Text (FPC)»
Special Briefing: Referendum Update
Assistant Secretary Carson (Jan. 11): "The referendum on Southern Sudan’s independence is going extremely well, and we are pleased with the cooperation that we have seen from the leaders on both sides." Full Text»Referendum Chart Update- January 9 Update»