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Friday, April 27, 2012

The oil will decide on war and peace

Southern Sudan has oil, Sudan's infrastructure. For both revenue is vital. Therefore, they are close to a war that benefits no one. "Only a little more than a year, everything looked so good," began Alex de Waal, a leading Sudan experts, a few days ago a talk about the recent escalation between the two countries Sudan and Southern Sudan. And really: When the people voted in the South in a referendum for independence from the rest of the country, the hopes for peace were great. Today, debates about the boundaries and threatening, especially to ensure access to oil, to lead the country into another war. And these are just the major conflicts. Even the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was conciliatory shortly before the division of the largest country in Africa. "We have agreed to self-determination of southern Sudan, after we realized that unity can not be achieved by force," he said at the time. Al-Bashir himself took part in the celebration of independence, and his government was the first who recognized the new state. He was willing to "cooperate with our brothers and help them in state-building". After decades of violence was the division of a watershed for Sudan. But despite all the protestations of peace was fragile at that time. Took 22 years of civil war in which the government fought primarily in the more Arab-Muslim north and several relief groups in schwarzafrikanisch-Christian dominated south against each other. At the end of which stood in 2005 a peace agreement in which the referendum was not disclosed. Many issues remained unresolved, but it, and the two countries even after the division in any way dependent on each other. This is due primarily to the oil : three-quarters of the sources are located in the south, the oil reaches the international markets, but only on the industrial infrastructure of the North and its pipeline. So really there is no other choice but to cooperate in this field extensively. Before independence, the South made the oil revenue for the north from more than 50 percent of the state budget. Since a large portion of the proceeds is broken. Also for the use of the pipeline from the neighbors to the south Sudan receives no compensation nor the negotiations it had been unsuccessful. And the government in Khartoum faces barely able to compensate for this loss. On the contrary: The economic situation is so tense that the north in December, apparently out of pure need access to oil, which legally belonged to the south. In response, the South Sudan in January that halted oil production completely. But with that, the government of President Salva Kiir has been estimated by de Waal himself an ultimatum to resolve the conflict has made: It's just a matter of time before you run out of money. Because the south bring oil from nearly 100 percent of the state budget.

Violence in Syria continues - Government and opposition blame each other


In Syria, the violence will continue despite the current cease-fire for two weeks. After an explosion at a house in Hama accused the state news agency Sana alleged "terrorists", they would have got the "bomb factory" had an explosive device was detonated accidentally, and have killed 16 people. The opposition reported that on Wednesday alone are more than 100 people nationwide were killed in Hama rockets were again taken. The United Nations are submitted two of the present 15 observers to the region in Syria. Another 100 of the UN Security Council 300-man observer mission to the earliest, according to diplomats arrive in four weeks on site. In Cairo, representatives of the Syrian opposition National Council with the Chairman of the Arab League, Nabil Elaraby together. A resident of Saudi Arabia exile group said, however, the National Council from any legitimacy.Observers fear that Syria could sink into a long conflict between religion and interest groups. The Syrian National Council urged the Security Council to the consequences of the recent ceasefire violations and take to pass a resolution on the protection of civilians in Syria.

One minute detention for Pakistan Premier

Supreme Court of Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani condemned for contempt of Justice for a symbolic, immediate arrest. He had thwarted investigations against President Asif Ali Zardari. it was the lowest penalty that could be imposed: Pakistan's Supreme Court sentenced on Thursday Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani for "contempt of court" for a symbolic, immediate arrest - he was with the continuation of the process less than a minute settled later . Had threatened up to six months imprisonment. The background is the refusal of the Prime Minister to follow an order of the court and Switzerland to request the resumption of corruption investigations against President Asif Ali Zardari. This was not because of the immunity of heads of state possible, Gilani had argued.The consequences of the judgment are not clear, especially since the court has set out on new legal territory. Some commentators said that Gilani would lose his position as prime minister because he had acted against the "integrity and independence of the judiciary," as stated in the Constitution. Likely that Gilani is strengthened resulting from the confrontation. He can not be intimidated by the judges and defended his position. He recognized her bluff, which is ultimately supported by the purely symbolic punishment. The guilty verdict was the culmination of a power struggle between the institutions. The confrontation between the government and the judiciary has opened in 2009, the Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, as he had picked up an amnesty, under which President Zardari was his escape corruption charges. A few months ago, the conflict between the government and army have increased sharply, which is not uncommon in Pakistan. Pakistan's military, which has directly controlled the country since the founding of the state in 1947, more than half the time acts, even at times in which an elected government in Islamabad formally in power, de facto parallel government for foreign policy and security issues.

US says verdict against Taylor is a "strong message"


The verdict against former Liberian President Charles Taylor on Thursday "sends a strong message" to all war criminals, said the United States, promising full support to the ongoing trial. "The Special Court's verdict sends a strong message to all perpetrators of atrocities, including those in high positions of power, that will be judged," said State Department spokesman, Victoria Nuland, in a statement. Nuland said the trial has "an enormous historical and legal significance" because Taylor is "the first head of state tried by a powerful international court accused of mass atrocities and serious violations of international humanitarian law." "America has been a strong supporter and major donor for the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) since its inception. The successful completion of the Special Court's work remains a priority of the U.S. government," he added. For his part, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon also welcomed the verdict against Taylor TESL, noting that this "represents an important step for international justice." The work of the SCSL "is an excellent model of cooperation with United Nations to bring to justice those responsible for serious crimes," said Ban. Taylor was taken on Thursday "criminally responsible" for crimes against humanity during the war in Sierra Leone (1996-2001), supporting and arming the rebels in that country. Former President of Liberia (1997-2003) created and launched a campaign of terror to control Sierra Leone and its diamonds to exploit during a civil war that left 120,000 dead between 1991 and 2001.

Bayern in the intoxication Victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League

With large gingerbread hearts around the neck leaving the weary Champions League penalty-killer hero by Manuel Neuer the plane from Madrid. Already on the runway at Munich airport on Thursday there was the first formal reception for the stars of FC Bayern after the semi-final thriller at Real.Giant letters praising the FINAL 19May in the Allianz Arena home to.The proud Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes, who left the first on the red carpet rolled out the plane raved about a "magical night," Germany coach Joachim Loew of a "historic evening". For chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge was in his banquet speech a game night for the "history books". More than a million tickets requests were available for the final against Chelsea. After the nightly rush of joy were the Bavarians are all dreaming of the return flight in the domestic Endspielort heard of the great coup.Despite a short night we saw at the Munich only bright eyes, Uli Hoeness felt after only four hours of sleep "pure joy".The blissful president was confident of victory after the 3-1 in the penalty-drama: "We are on 19May already throwing everything we have to let this cup in Munich, "and grabbed very happy on it or praise." I think now we can speak definitely believe that we are a very, very good, not to say have played an outstanding season. Now of course you need a title to make the round.But I think it will succeed somehow. "Large-week stand after the final triumph over Real Madrid in the "war of nerves penalties" (Hoeness) for the German record football champion. First there on 12May in the DFB Cup, a rematch for the championship against Borussia Dortmund missed a week later, the Munich live then as a first team home match their dreams.For the collective euphoria and the obligation of Gladbach's Brazilian defender Dante, who will reinforce the Bavarians of the coming season to fit.Only once were the Bavarians professionals durchschnaufen after returning to Munich. Sabener road, the team of a few hundred fans has been received."We are proud of you," stood on a large poster.Instead of phasing Heynckes sent the team into the afternoon off. But now the reins are tightened with a view of big goals."We did it, now we have to win the pot, too," made ​​it clear striker Mario Gomez."It's a dream of mine, by the team in all of society.. I think our President is now the happiest man in the world "only to Holger Badstuber, David Alaba and Luiz Gustavo, the joy was clouded - the missing three yellow lock in the final.Chelsea will miss the final showdown even locked on four players.With the strong will of a champion had the Munich entranced in front of 80 000 in the Bernabeu stadium not only to its own president." I'm in league since 1974, nearly 38 years with Bayern.But that was the most intense, the most emotional, "said Rummenigge in the ballroom of the luxurious team hotel.The bosses luxuriated in grilled sea bass fillet with ginger cream or beef wrapped in bacon and a glass of Rioja or other noise in luck.Captain Philipp Lahm and some of his teammates were proud of the final T-shirt through the banquet room.Only two years after the final defeat against Inter Milan to Munich to get unexpectedly quickly, the big shot at the coveted club trophy, which they have gained so far in three finals once."I think that Bayern is clearly one of the major players in the world.By that I mean four or five teams, "stated Hoeness and looked at the TV coverage with record-breaking rates (12.62 million viewers)," the image of Bayern carried out into the world. "The Bundesliga is Croesus by the final entry also provides for a record-breaking season, taking in Europe's glamor league of more than 60 million €. It seemed to Munich after the early 0-2 by two-goal Ronaldo almost at the end, before a penalty brought back from Arjen Robben hope.And then came the drama of the period.A game, "had everything to offer the football," Hoeness was that the receipt clearly displayed in the home enjoyed.And the headlines from Europe likely to taste it too."This is Oktoberfest in Munich, held this year in May," wrote the French sports newspaper "L'Equipe"."The Spanish giant is crying," said the "New York Times".Everywhere were pictures to see how Real's coach Jose Mourinho after co went to his knees in disbelief.New Thrice was not a penalty kick by Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. have been overcome."All the team are heroes," said the guarantee victory - and after Bastian Schweinsteiger shot freaked out finalem Munich."We have not kissed, not smooching, but we were in the poor," explained Gomez. All were "unleashed like how crazy" been Heynckes told the next morning.The 66-year-old looks for his team against Chelsea a "benefit" from the game at home, Hoeness estimated the chances of final 55:45.Good omen: All seven home games this season have won premier class.However, the Bayern defense missing three players because it locks."I like the Yellow Card Scheme find negative. On both sides are missing seven of the best players in the finals - that may not even be in the interests of football.This provision is merely nonsensical, "and criticized Loew said the Bayern bosses and the players involved from the heart.