European Coalition for Oil in Sudan (ECOS)
Oil. Fuel for a better Sudan?
Referendum
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Struggle for Oil May Derail Referendum, Warns Church Leader
The Secretary General of the SCC says political parties in the country must agree on the sharing of oil wealth, before a 2011 referendum on the possible secession of the south.
Southern Sudan Set to Review Oil Contracts With Overseas Operators
Southern Sudan intends to implement a review of all oil contracts inked between Khartoum and overseas oil players. Southern Sudan doesn't plan to revoke existing deals, but wants to assert a higher level of control over its oil industry than currently exists.
South Sudan army, northern nomads clash, 13 killed
* Clashes kill 13 in tense oil-rich border region
* Violence escalating ahead of April elections
New evidence confirms oil revenue transparency still eludes Sudan
Large discrepancies persist between the oil production data published by the government of Sudan and those published by the main Chinese oil company operating in the country, Global Witness says six months after the publication of its report which first exposed the gaps.
Please find Pdf of full press release below.
Petronas caught in Sudan oil scandal
Global Witness says large discrepancies persist between the oil production data published by the government of Sudan and those published by CNPC, with which Petronas operates several blocks. The figures published by the government are significantly lower, raising fears that tensions could be fuelled between the North and South which share the proceeds.
South Sudan dispels fears of fresh chaos after poll
The leadership of South Sudan has downplayed fears of fresh conflict over oil reserves within its territory after the planned 2011 referendum.
The axis of instability in Sudan: oil wealth
Letter by Global Witness stressing that that increased transparency in the oil sector is also
imperative to avoid a return to violence.
Sudan former foes fail to reach deal
North and South Sudan failed to agree on how to conduct a referendum on independence for the south on Sept. 10, ending with nine sticking points.
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