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Escalation: Evidence of SAF and SPLA Combat Operations (Report)

April 23, 2012
Escalation: Evidence of SAF and SPLA Combat Operations

The Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) has confirmed through the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery that Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) have deployed a significantly increased number of combat capable air assets within range of South Sudan’s border and territory. SSP has documented evidence consistent with reported aerial bombardment in close proximity to a strategic bridge located in Unity State, South Sudan. SAF spokesman al-Sawarmi Khaled Saad denied Sudan’s involvement in the bombings. "We’re just defending our land, and we have nothing to do with what’s happening in Unity state," he said on 16 April 2012.[1]

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  1. Ferrie, Jared and Salam El Wardany. "South Sudan Says Sudan Bombs Hit 2 Towns, UN Camp." Bloomberg. 16 Apr 2012. Retrieved from: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-04-16/south-sudan-says-sudan-bombs-hit-2-towns-un-camp.html
  2. The Military Balance 2012. International Institute for Strategic Studies. Routledge: London, 2012. Available online 7 March 2012: 112:1, 411-462.
  3. Onyiego, Michael. "Sudan’s frontline: Dead bodies, circling Antonovs." AP. 17 Apr 2012. Retrieved from:http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/sudans-frontline-dead-bodies-1419537.html
  4. Kuich, Bonifacio Taban. "South Sudan: SAF Bombing Raids On Unity State Kills Civilians - Juba." Sudan Tribune. 14 Apr 2012. Retrieved from: http://allafrica.com/stories/201204150110.html
  5. "Sudan warplanes launch first attack on South Sudan town." AFP. 12 Apr 2012. Retrieved from:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Sudan-warplanes-launch-first-attack-on-South-Sudan-town/articleshow/12635729.cms
  6. Onyiego, Michael. "Sudan’s frontline: Dead bodies, circling Antonvs." AP. 17 Apr 2012. Retrieved from:http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/sudans-frontline-dead-bodies-1419537.html
  7. Boswell, Alan. "The War Between the Sudans: No Longer Any Pretense of Peace." TIME. 18 Apr 2012. Retrieved from: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2112356,00.html?xid=gonewsedit
  8. Convention (IV) respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land and its annex: Regulations concerning the Laws and Customs of War on Land. The Hague, 18 October 1907. Retrieved from:http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/FULL/195
  9. Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. Geneva, 12 August 1949. Retrieved from: http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/FULL/380?OpenDocument

Impact: Indiscriminate Bombardment by a SAF Antonov, South Kordofan, Sudan (Report)

March 15, 2012
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The Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP), through Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery, has collected evidence consistent with apparent indiscriminate aerial bombardment in progress by the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) in South Kordofan, Sudan.

Siege: Evidence of SAF Encirclement of the Kauda Valley

January 25, 2012
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Based on the totality of the evidence presented in this report, the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) is issuing a human security alert for the Nuba Mountains region of South Kordofan, including the Kauda Valley. A human security alert is issued by SSP when evidence is collected indicating any of the following: a build-up of forces and/or an enhancement of infrastructure and logistical capabilities indicating either the intent and/or the ability of an armed actor to restrict civilian freedom of movement, detain or displace civilians, and/or attack civilian targets.

Launch Point: Corroboration of Reported SAF Air Attacks in South Sudan

November 15, 2011
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The Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) has identified through Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery the presence of Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) aircraft at El Obeid airbase, North Kordofan, including two Antonov AN-26 transport planes. These planes are consistent with aircraft which allegedly bombed two refugee camps on 8 and 10 November 2011 in South Sudan, according to eyewitnesses.

Radius of Operations: Sudan Increases Air Attack Capacity

November 11, 2011
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The Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) has confirmed through the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery that the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) are rapidly working to enhance air strike and air assault capacity in two airbases recently captured from rebels in Sudan’s Blue Nile border area. Since taking control of the town of Kurmuk on 2 November, SAF has started building fortifications around the airstrip, positioned armor and other units nearby, and appear to be upgrading the facility.

Bombardment: Aerial and Artillery Attacks in the Nuba Mountains

June 29, 2011

Satellite Sentinel Project’s analysis of DigitalGlobe satellite imagery has found evidence supporting multiple reports that Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) are conducting aerial and artillery bombardment in the Nuba Mountains region of South Kordofan, Sudan.

Fixed wing aircraft consistent with an Antonov-24/26, Yak-40, and two SU-25K Frogfoot ground attack aircraft can be seen at SAF's El Obeid airbase as of 28 June. Five helicopters, including four consistent with Hind helicopter gunships, are visible as well.

Field Dispatch: Bombardments on Disputed Border a Hint of What's to Come?

December 16, 2010

KIIR ADEM, Southern Sudan -- Aerial bombardments by the Sudanese Armed Forces of a South Sudanese army installation and surrounding community conjure up memories of Sudan’s long civil war and underscore the fragility of peace, especially along the country’s long, contested border.

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