14.09.2007 - Source: US Department of State

South Sudan: Some Muslim leaders express concern about government's treatment of Muslims; many Muslims complain of discrimination, harassment and intimidation ("International Religious Freedom Report 2007") [ID 21255]

"The GOSS pursued policies that contributed to the free practice of religion during the period covered by this report, although some Muslims leaders in the South expressed concerns about the Government's treatment of Muslims. [...]

Muslims in the South complained of economic discrimination and boycotts by Christians, although such actions did not appear to be supported by the GOSS.

For example, the SPLM issued statements against violence towards Muslims in the aftermath of societal violence directed towards Muslims in Juba following the death of First Vice President John Garang in August 2005.

Tensions remained in Juba as many Muslims reported continuing harassment and intimidation."

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06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Upper Nile State: Government banned use of public loudspeakers at mosques ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19396]

"In January the government of Upper Nile State banned the use of public loudspeakers at mosques in Malakal and Nasir for announcing the call to prayer, claiming that they disturbed the public. The Upper Nile State Ministry of Finance closed Islamic banks in Malakal, citing the CPA's provisions for the establishment of a conventional banking system in the south."

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06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Southern Sudan: Reports of discrimination against Arabs and Muslims in 2006 ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19854]

"There also were reports of discrimination against Arabs and Muslims by individuals in the Christian-dominated south."

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15.09.2006 - Source: US Department of State

Situation of Muslims ("International Religious Freedom Report 2006") [ID 17559]

"The Government of Southern Sudan pursued policies that contributed to the free practice of religion during the period covered by this report, although some Muslims leaders in the south expressed concerns about the Government's treatment of Muslims. In January 2006 the government of Upper Nile State banned the use of public loudspeakers at mosques in Malakal and Nasir for announcing the call to prayer, claiming that they disturbed the public. The state government has reclaimed the property of the Nasir Islamic Qur'an Institute, which was seized by the national government several years ago from a Christian group; the government of Central Equatoria State took a similar action in March 2006 against Qur'an al-Kariim University, formerly Juba Girls' Secondary School. The Upper Nile State Ministry of Finance has closed Islamic banks in Malakal, citing the CPA's provisions for the establishment of a conventional banking system in the South. [...]Muslims in the South complained of economic discrimination and boycotts by Christians, although such actions did not appear to be supported by the Government of Southern Sudan. During the August 1, 2005, riots, after the death of First Vice President John Garang, Muslim-owned businesses were burned down in Juba. Muslims in Juba were intimated, threatened, and harassed to leave Juba. The SPLM issued statements against violence towards Muslims in Juba. Tensions remained in Juba with many Muslims believing they were unwanted there despite their long presence in the area that predated independence. The most common complaint from Muslims in the South was late-night threats and racial epithets from inebriated Christian southerners who equated Islam with northern oppression during the long civil war."

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