The people in Sudan have spoken: now the UK should back the new nation with both trade and aid

With Sudan due to split into two nations this July, both will need support from the international community to assist in their transitions. In light of the coalition’s recent freeze in the UK’s aid budget, some have suggested increased trade links with the country, but Avery Hancock finds that increasing trade may not provide the solution envisioned by some; aid is still very important at this turbulent time for the Sudan.