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Let Us Go!

Posted on 7/11/2010 by rob

My wife has just released a new song for the coming 2011 Referendum in Sudan: http://maryboyoi.posterous.com/let-us-go-0 Go give it a listen and let her know what you think Share!

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Mary Boyoi, Parliamentary Candidate, Arrested in Pibor

Posted on 4/13/2010 by rob

Today Mary was arrested in Pibor when she went to cast her vote in the election. I was only able to talk with her briefly.  She sounds ok and is no longer in custody, although I believe she is extremely … Continue reading →

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2nd Day Sudan Election

Posted on 4/13/2010 by rob

Communication.  Get frustrated with it sometimes. Briefly spoke with Mary.  Still lots of problems on ground in Pibor. So today in places like Manyabol and Gumuruk, just outside of Pibor town, people were refusing to vote.  They said what was … Continue reading →

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This is not an Election

Posted on 4/12/2010 by rob

I spent the whole day trying to get through to my wife in Sudan.  ”The number you are trying to reach is unavailable, please try again later”. Worried.  All sorts of scenarios playing out in my head as to what … Continue reading →

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Violence in Pibor

Posted on 4/6/2010 by rob

via petemullerphotography.com We have been getting reports out of Pibor this morning that SPLA soldiers have arrested and detained large groups of people within Pibor town and have transported them to unknown locations. Mary has been trying to get in … Continue reading →

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Not SPLM/A? Go to jail

Posted on 3/25/2010 by rob

Had a chance to talk with Mary again this evening.  Filled me in on a few more details. Seems SPLA is campaigning strongly for SPLM and using their strong arms.  They have been arresting people in Pibor town and putting … Continue reading →

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Update: Mary Boyoi’s Campaign in Jonglei State, Sudan

Posted on 3/24/2010 by rob

Just got a call from Mary. She has returned to Bor and is on her way to Juba today, so she was finally back on the grid and able to use her phone. She has been in Pibor, Jonglei for … Continue reading →

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Mary Boyoi – Sudan Campaign Poster

Posted on 3/12/2010 by rob

Getting posters printed this week to send to Sudan.  Mary had to scrape some money together in Juba just to get it done.  Her party, South Sudan Democratic Forum,  does not have very deep pockets like some of the other … Continue reading →

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