Sudan

Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce pushed by US

By Khalid Abdelaziz, Nafisa Eltahir and Humeyra Pamuk Military action in air, on ground despite truce pact Truce was meant to enable humanitarian relief efforts Factional fighting derailed push for…

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Sudan ruling council declares rival faction as ‘rebels’, battles unrelenting

Sudan's army chief has branded the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces a rebellious group and ordered it be dissolved, as the faction battled the army in deadly violence that derailed a…

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Sudan’s army pounds paramilitary bases with air strikes in power struggle

Sudan's army appears to gain upper hand, witnesses say 59 civilians and scores of fighters killed in clashes UN food agency says 3 employees killed, halts operations By Khalid Abdelaziz…

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Sudan military rivals fight for power, many civilians killed

By Khalid Abdelaziz and Nafisa Eltahir KHARTOUM, April 16 (Reuters) - Sudan's military launched air strikes on a paramilitary force's base near the capital in a bid to reassert control…

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Israel, Sudan announce deal to normalise relations

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Israel and Sudan have finalised a deal to normalise relations, with a signing ceremony expected following a transfer of power from the military to a civilian government…

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Sudan’s army to withdraw from political talks, leader says

CAIRO (Reuters) -Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Monday the army will withdraw from ongoing political talks and allow political and revolutionary groups to form a transitional…

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Sudan’s Hamdok quits as premier after failing to restore civilian government

Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said he was resigning, six weeks after returning to his post in a deal with military coup leaders he argued could save a transition toward…

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Sudan military to reinstate PM Hamdok after deal – Umma Party head

KHARTOUM, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Sudan's military plans to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and release all political detainees under a deal to end weeks of unrest, the head of…

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Sudanese set for nationwide protests against military coup

KHARTOUM, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Opponents of a military coup in Sudan have called for nationwide protests on Saturday to demand the restoration of a civilian-led government to put the…

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Doctors, oil workers to join disobedience movement against Sudan military takeover

KHARTOUM, Oct 27 (Reuters) - State oil company workers and doctors in Sudan said on Wednesday they were joining protests against the military coup that has derailed the country's planned…

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Sudan capital locked down after coup triggers deadly unrest

Roads were blocked, shops were shut, phones were down and mosque loudspeakers blared calls for a general strike in Sudan on Tuesday, a day after the army seized power in a coup…

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What is happening in Sudan?

Oct 25 (Reuters) - Members of Sudan's cabinet and a large number of pro-government party leaders were arrested on Monday in an apparent coup after weeks of tension between the…

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UPDATED: Sudan military seizes power, dissolves transitional government

Soldiers arrested most of the members of Sudan's cabinet on Monday and the military chief dissolved the transitional government, while opponents of the takeover took to the streets where gunfire…

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Saudi Crown Prince discusses Green Initiative with Arab leaders

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called the leaders of Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, and Sudan to discuss a massive regional tree-planting project, state news agency (SPA) reported early on…

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Sudan and rebel group sign agreement on separation of religion and state

The Sudanese government and a major rebel group from its southern Nuba Mountains on Sunday signed a document which paves the way for a final peace agreement by guaranteeing freedom…

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Sudan and Ethiopia trade accusations in escalating border conflict

KHARTOUM, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Sudan on Saturday accused Ethiopia of an "unforgivable insult" in its sharpest statement since a decades-old border dispute flared late last year. Clashes erupted between…

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Peacekeeping mission in Sudan’s Darfur ends

Sudan's hybrid United Nations-African Union mission in Darfur is set to end its 13-year peacekeeping operations in the conflict marred region Thursday, even as recent violent clashes leave residents fearful.…

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Sudanese PM arrives in Ethiopia with offer to mediate in Tigray

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok arrived in Ethiopia on Sunday with what a senior Sudanese government source said was an offer to mediate in the conflict in its northern Tigray…

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Sudan: EU steps up aid following humanitarian visit

From 1 to 2 December, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is visiting Sudan. More than 45,000 Ethiopian refugees have arrived to the border area in the recent weeks, following the…

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Israeli delegation travels to Sudan to discuss normalisation

An Israeli delegation made a rare visit to Sudan on Wednesday to discuss normalising ties, Israeli public broadcaster Kan radio said, as a minister predicted a possible diplomatic breakthrough between…

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Sudan’s peace deal set to be formalised

Sudan’s power-sharing government and several rebel groups are due to formalise a peace agreement on Saturday aimed at resolving decades of regional conflicts which left millions displaced and hundreds of…

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Sudan declares national state of emergency due to floods

Sudan's Security and Defense Council declared a national state of emergency for three months because of floods that have killed 99 people this year and designated Sudan a natural disaster…

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Sudanese Prime Minister Survives Assassination

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok has survived an assassination attempt targeting his convoy in the capital Khartoum, state television and a source in the cabinet said on Monday. Hamdok has…

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Former Sudanese President al-Bashir sentenced for two two years on corruption charges

A Sudanese court on Saturday convicted former president Omar al-Bashir on corruption charges and sentenced him to two years of detention in a reform facility, the first ruling against the…

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Critical WHO supplies arrive in Sudan to manage cholera outbreak

A shipment of 36 tons of cholera treatment medicines and supplies have arrived in Khartoum and are being prepared for distribution as part of the World Health Organization’s response activities…

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Sudan names first government since al-Bashir removal

Sudan's prime minister announced the formation of his Cabinet, making a major step for the East African county after former leader Omar al-Bashir was ousted after three decades in power.…

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Former Sudanese President indicted

Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir was indicted for possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption on Saturday. Questioned in court for the first time, Bashir said that he had received $25…

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Sudan flooding leaves at least 62 dead

At least 62 people have died in Sudan as flash flooding across the country causes devastation to people’s homes and livelihoods in the northeast African country. The destruction caused by…

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Troika statement on the appointment of Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his as Prime Minister of Sudan

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement congratulating Dr. Abdalla Hamdok on his appointment as Prime Minister of Sudan. The Troika countries (United Kingdom, United States…

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Power-sharing agreement signed in Sudan (Updated)

Update: Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have signed a power-sharing agreement that paves the way for a new transitional government for the country. The deal, which…

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Military and opposition in Sudan agree constitutional declaration

Sudan's ruling military council and main opposition coalition have agreed on a constitutional declaration which will pave the way for a new period of transitional government. The long-awaited declaration deal…

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Sudan suspends all schools amid unrest over killing of student protesters

Sudan suspends all schools and colleges nationwide amid unrest over killing of four student protesters on Sunday. Via BBC

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Four school children and one adult killed during student protest in Sudan

Sudan's main protest group on Monday called for nationwide rallies to condemn the killing of five protesters, including high school students, at a rally in a central town, a day…

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Sudan’s military council foils coup attempt

Sudan’s ruling military council has foiled a coup attempt, a top general has announced on state television, saying that 12 officers and four soldiers have been arrested. The announcement late…

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Military and opposition in Sudan agree transition deal

Mediators said progress had been made by ruling military leaders and opposition protest groups in their efforts to establish a transition period to democracy in Sudan. The talks were held…

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Freedoms for the Sudanese people: Troika statement

The UK, US and Norway have issued a Troika statement outlining that the people of Sudan should have the right to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. The Sudanese…

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Tens of thousands protest in Sudan’s capital city Khartoum

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum on Sunday in the largest mass demonstration since the deadly crackdown on a pro-democracy sit-in earlier in…

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‘Wanton destruction’ in Sudan’s Darfur region, ‘blatant violation of international law

The looting and destruction of UN food relief agency premises and property in Sudan, has prompted the UN-African Union mission in Darfur (UNAMID) and UN Country Team, to condemn the…

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Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences

Sudan’s ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences on Sunday, as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in April. Wearing traditional white robes…

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Saudi Crown Prince calls for decisive international position against Iran

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, said that Saudi Arabia does not want a war in the region, but stressed that it “will…

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Sudanese doctors record more than 70 cases of rape in aftermath of attack on protestors

Doctors believe paramilitaries carried out more than 70 rapes during an attack on a protest camp in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a week ago, the Guardian reports. More than…

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Sudan – Civil disobedience campaign announced

A key protest group on Saturday announced a nationwide "civil disobedience" campaign it said would run until Sudan's ruling generals transfer power to a civilian government. The call by the…

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Ethiopian leader Abiy arrives in Sudan in mediation bid

Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Khartoum on Friday to meet the chief of Sudan’s ruling military council in a bid to mediate in the political crisis that has…

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Sudan suspended from African Union

The African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan's membership after this week the country’s military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU's Peace and Security…

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What happened in Sudan this week, needs to be noticed

This was the week that Darfur came to Khartoum. For the moment at least, Sudan’s dream of a peaceful revolution is over. In the early hours of Monday, troops belonging to…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, This is your morning briefing with the main news from Malta and the world to start your day informed. Situation in PN The Malta Independent reveals that former…

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Sudan verges towards civil war

One of the most senior protest leaders in Sudan has told Sky News the country is on the verge of descending into civil war, with regular army officers preparing to…

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Tension mounts in Khartoum

At least three people were killed on Monday as Sudanese troops moved to break up a sit-in outside the army headquarters in Khartoum, according to a group instrumental to the…

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Deadly escalation of protests in Sudan

Sudan's former President Omar al-Bashir was charged "with inciting and participating" in the killing of protesters during the mass protests that lead to the end of his decades-long rule, as security…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily morning briefing gives you a quick overview of the news reported in Malta, Europe and the world. The morning briefing is brought to you by CI…

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Sudan’s head of military council resigns day after leading coup

The head of Sudan's military council has stood down a day after leading a coup that toppled long-time leader Omar al-Bashir amid a wave of protests. Defence Minister Awad Ibn…

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Where there’s conflict, let us bring peace

Pope Francis bends to kiss the feet of the South Sudan President President Salva Kiir Mayardit (2-R) alongside other leaders gathered by him for the peace initiative, at the Vatican…

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Sudan’s President al Bashir ousted and arrested

Sudan's President Omar al Bashir has been arrested by the army which has taken control for the next two years, the country's defence minister has announced. Speaking on state TV,…

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Bashir steps down… military council to replace him in Sudan

Reports coming out of Khartoum are indicating that Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who had been in power for these last 30 years, has stepped down after months of protests. According…

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Expectations high of imminent regime change in Sudan

There is a sense of mounting anticipation in Sudan's capital, Khartoum of big changes with some reports indicating a coup is taking place. The Sudanese army is expected to make…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The reunification of mother and child in Malta is perhaps the best news one could lead with this Morning. In other news, we have the latest results of…

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Suspect of Westminster attack was in London to get Sudanese visa

The suspect held over the Westminster terror crash was in the capital to get a Sudanese visa, Sky News understands. Salih Khater - a British citizen of Sudanese origin -…

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