Sudanese troops still massing in Southern Kordofan

Despite agreeing last week to withdraw from the north/south border ahead of Southern Sudan’s secession on Saturday, troops from the north continue to gather in Southern Kordofan.

Clashes have intensified over the past several weeks leading up to the secession, and humanitarian aid has been blocked on all sides. According to AlertNet, the clashes have displaced over 73,000 civilians in the past month.

The latest report of the troop buildup comes from the Satellite Sentinal Project, which is backed by the Enough Project and other groups.

For more information, see AlertNet’s analysis of the latest buildup, and the BBC’s report on the withdrawal agreement.