The kafia kingi enclave people politics and history in the north south boundary. In their recent report titled hidden in plain sight, the nongovernmental organization the resolve documented cases of lra presence in the socalled kafia kingi enclave in 2011, 2012, and early 20. This mineralrich area is currently under the administration of. A joint project of the united states institute of peace and the rift valley institute. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands by edward thomas 20227. A slow liberation zed books, 2015 as well as islams perfect stranger. Joyful work book fast track to change on the heathrow express. The kafia kingi enclave people politics and history in the north south boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands by edward thomas 20227 on.
Militias turn their guns on wildlife in central africa the. Joudat alfakhar, jebel almigainais, kaka, and kafia kingi enclave hofrat alnahas. Pdf who are the civilians in the wars of south sudan. When south sudan became a separate state in 2011, its northern boundary with the republic of sudan became an international border, the longest and most contentious in the region. Its a place to which kony has been able to return time and time again to take refuge, from which hes been able to continue to direct his fighters to attack civilians in neighbouring countries, and an area where african union led. Nov 22, 20 in early 20, ladeere was reportedly given command of one of konys satellite groups operating in either the sudanesecontrolled kafia kingi enclave or across the border in northeastern car. Hidden in plain sight, sudans harboring of the lra in the kafia kingi enclave.
Congolese ivory is frequently held in kafia kingi before being taken north into darfur. The lra traffics ivory from garamba national park in northern drc through car to kafia kingi, where senior lra officials sell and trade with local merchants and officials. Jun 17, 20 this includes at the very least abyei, hegligpanthou, parts of upper nile, the kafia kingi enclave in western bahr elghazal, the fertile area in north bahr elghazal state north of the bahr elarab river known as mile 14. Labor and the making of central african borders springerlink. Sudan denies harboring ugandas lra fugitive leader, 28 april. The boundary starts in the north at the tripoint with chad and proceeds overland in a southeasterly direction, turning south in the vicinity of the kafia kingi region, a region disputed with south sudan but which is currently under sudanese administration. Based on extensive archival research and hundreds of interviews in sudan, it tells the story of the people of kafia kingi and raga, and describes the choices they face today. New reports claim that lra commander joseph kony is hiding out in the kafia kingi region of sudan. Jan 03, 2018 kafia kingi is a disputed area bordering darfur between sudan and south sudan. Khartoum preparing for south sudans possible oil shut. This chapter looks at one of africas remotest peripheries. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan london, 2010 poggo, scopas s. In 1960 it was transferred to darfur, which had become a province of sudan in 1916. Bye bye bashir carnegie middle east center carnegie.
According to recent defectors, the lra is now made up of just several dozen people, including konys sons salim and ali. Mar 12, 20 the kafia kingi enclave was first published in 2010, in the runup to the referendum on selfdetermination for south sudan. Lra forces have periodically established camps in the sudanesecontrolled kafia kingi territory since 2010, with kony himself staying in kafia kingi in late 2012 and early 20. By 2011, the rebel movement was much weaker and konys subgroup had established itself in kafia kingi. Kafia kingi is a territory claimed by both sudan and south sudan. Campaign groups say fugitive lra commander has sought refuge in kafia kingi enclave between sudan and south sudan agence francepresse in new york thu 6 nov 2014 05. A specialist on sudan, he is the author of south sudan. The book is published in amharic, afan oromo, and english, though the english version will not be released for another three months. Here, it avoided attacking civilians and, for several years, continued to receive some basic. He has kidnapped over 30,000 children to strengthen his army, forcing the boys to become soldiers. Warlord joseph kony is thought to be hiding in kafia kingi.
Konys rebels remain a threat, but theyre also selling honey. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands book online at best prices in india on. Journalist bryan christy wanted to see where their tusks were going, so he ordered fake tusks and fitted them with trackers. But there has been less progress made on the missions work in aiding political mechanisms to determine the final status of abyei and demilitarise and demarcate the border. While it appears that kony abandoned the camp in march, it is likely that kafia kingi is still serving as an enclave for the group. They noted that kony and the lra between 2009 and 20 kept coming and operating at a place called kafia kingi a strategically located intersection of the borders of car, south sudan and the. Those troops, however, are not allowed access into kafia kingi. Resistance army in the kafia kingi enclave, 200920. One hundred armed men continue to fight for kony, who is believed to be hiding in the small sudanese controlled enclave of kafia kingi. End of joseph kony hunt raises fears lords resistance. Edward thomas, ed edward thomas, edward thomas decd.
In the car, haute kotto prefecture is a known hub for illicit trafficking to darfur and khartoum. The enclave is from south sudans perspective at the very western edge of south sudans western bahr alghazal state. Almost all of kafia kingi except a southern portion south of the umblasha river is within the borders of the sudanese radom national park, a biosphere reserve, of which twothirds are also. John prendergast testifies to congress on crisis in congo. Kafia kingi was part of southern sudan at independence in 1956, but in 1960 jurisdiction over the area was transferred to northern sudan. End of joseph kony hunt raises fears lords resistance army.
The kafia kingi enclave, sometimes referred to by the name of hofrat alnahas, lies in the savannah belt that runs eastwest across sudan, just south of the umbelacha river, the westernmost source. The border then consists of series of irregular lines over hilly terrain, turning sharply to the east and then proceeding to. Journalist bryan christy wanted to see where their tusks were going, so he. This place is situated in darfur, sudan, its geographical coordinates are 9 16 0 north, 24 25 0 east and its original name with diacritics is kafia kingi. Jun 11, 2015 the council takes note that the presence of some senior lra leaders in the disputed kafia kingi enclave, on the border between car, south sudan and sudan, continues to be reported.
Gps trackers in fake elephant tusks reveal ivory smuggling route. The kafia kingi enclave was part of bahr alghazal province when sudan gained independence in 1956. Though other armed groups have a far more substantial stake in eastern ars illicit mineral trade, the lras involvement in gold and diamond trafficking could help the group resupply and rebuild. Since 20 the rumor mill says his band operates from hideouts in the car, in sudans south darfur state and the kafia kingi enclave and area claimed by both sudan and south sudan.
In early 20, ladeere was reportedly given command of one of konys satellite groups operating in either the sudanesecontrolled kafia kingi enclave or across the border in northeastern car. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands by edward thomas 20227 paperback 1656 see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The real backstory on joseph konys surrender talks. Security council concerned by grave security, humanitarian. The kafia kingi enclave, sometimes referred to by the name of hofrat alnahas, lies in the savannah belt that runs eastwest across sudan, just south of the umbelacha river, the westernmost. Lincoln towncar repair manual complete ccna service provider student guide battery wiring diagram for boat joyful work book fast track to change on the heathrow express harcourt social studies grade 3 workbook answers free. Konys rebels remain a threat, but theyre also selling. The ugandan army bombed lra camps in garamba in december 2008, scattering the rebels and their families throughout northeastern congo and southeastern central african republic. Kafia kingi is a disputed area between the two sudans. Khartoum preparing for south sudans possible oil shut down. In october 2014, an lra group transported a large ivory shipment from garamba to kafia kingi, and in late may 2015, lra abductees were transporting 20 tusks that the group.
May 07, 2014 warlord joseph kony and some of his lords resistance army commanders are hiding in sudanesecontrolled areas of a disputed enclave in south sudan bordering central african republic and sudan, the. The kafia kingi enclave was first published in 2010, in the runup to the january 2011 referendum on selfdetermination for south sudan. The remnant lra remains a threat to rural communities in the car and congo. The kafia kingi region is a known haven for ivory smugglers. The sudanese government has denounced claims made by the united nations secretary general, ban kimoon, that the leader of the lords resistance army lra joseph kony is currently present in. United nations ap african troops searching for lords resistance army leader joseph kony are concentrating on the central african republic although the notorious rebel commander indicted for war crimes keeps moving in and out of sudan, south sudan and congo as well because he knows hes being tracked, a u. May 01, 2017 he is believed to be hiding in the kafia kingi enclave, a disputed border area between sudan and south sudan. Kafia kingi is a sudanese controlled enclave bordering south sudan and the central african republic. School ground punchups, stealing milk money and shoplifting see him placed under care of a social worker and eventually kingi runs out of chances. Nov 06, 2014 campaign groups say fugitive lra commander has sought refuge in kafia kingi enclave between sudan and south sudan agence francepresse in new york thu 6 nov 2014 05. Aug 12, 2015 gps trackers in fake elephant tusks reveal ivory smuggling route. Joseph kony is hiding out on sudan border, report claims.
He is believed to be hiding in the kafia kingi enclave, a disputed border area between sudan and south sudan. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan contested borderlands by edward thomas feb 27, 20 paperback. People, politics and history in the northsouth boundary zone of western sudan rift valley institute, 20. Kingis story kingi mitchell manuel is a sultry teenager who encounters domestic violence and racism and veers down a path of petty crime. Jan 20, 2016 the kafia kingi enclave was part of bahr alghazal province when sudan gained independence in 1956. Sudanese troops there provided lra forces with safe haven from ugandan rtf troops and small amounts of food, ammunition, and other supplies. The worst joseph kony is the selfappointed messiah of the lords resistance army lra and oversees the rebel group responsible for africas longest running armed conflict. From writerdirector mike walker, kingis story tackles maori youth and the path to delinquency and.
Edward thomas disambiguation edward thomas is composed of at least 8 distinct authors, divided by their works. I defer to edward thomas, who wrote an entire book pdf, 2010 on this remote and sparsely inhabited region of africa, long used as slave hunting grounds by arab slave traders. The life of mahmud muhammad taha, muslim reformer of sudan i. Africans, arabs and israelis in the southern sudan, 19551972 new york, 2009. Over the last few years, kony has been living in kafia kingi, a contested enclave on the borders of sudan, south sudan and the central african republic car.
Treasury sanctions the lords resistance army and founder. Mar 10, 2020 over the last few years, kony has been living in kafia kingi, a contested enclave on the borders of sudan, south sudan and the central african republic car. Gps trackers in fake elephant tusks reveal ivory smuggling. At the westernmost extremity of sudan, kafia kingi is a key meeting point between the two countries. Unless otherwise noted, all information relating to activities in kafia kingi come from these sources. Kony hasnt been captured, and that is still an aurtf goal. The kafia kingi enclave was first published in 2010, in the runup to the referendum on selfdetermination for south sudan.