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Distrust mars deal to relaunch Sudan's transition

An agreement to relaunch a political transition in Sudan and unlock billions of dollars in frozen international support faces many pitfalls, including distrust of the signatories and splits over issues left to a second phase of talks, analysts say.

Reuters

Council of Arab Economic Unity Meets in Khartoum, Discusses Food Security

The Council of Arab Economic Unity (CAEU) kicked off in Khartoum on Monday its 144th session with the participation of Arab ambassadors, representatives of Arab federations, and undersecretaries of ministries in Sudanese officials.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Protests continue in Sudan's capital days after political deal

Sudanese security forces used tear gas and blocked roads and bridges on Thursday as they sought to contain scattered protests in the capital, a Reuters reporter said, three days after an initial deal was signed to launch a new political transition.

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Sudan Forum Affirms Strong Arab-Chinese Relations

Ambassadors of Arab countries in Khartoum called for deepening Arab-Chinese relations, stressing the mutual strategic interests between Arab countries and Beijing and the importance of pushing them to the highest level of comprehensive cooperation. Khartoum hosted on Wednesday a forum on the "Arab-Chinese Summit: Current Challenges and Future Prospects" ahead…

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‘Repeating cycle’: Protesters decry Sudan agreement

Critics fear the deal extends a lifeline to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group which led the 2021 coup.

Al Jazeera

Sudan's political strife

Sudan's military and a coalition of civilian parties have signed a framework deal aimed at ending a political standoff created by a military coup in October 2021. The deal could revive a transition that began with the 2019 overthrow of autocratic former leader Omar al-Bashir.

Reuters

Sudanese Parties Expected to Sign New Deal on Civilian Rule

The Sudanese military and the opposition Forces of Freedom and Change are expected on Monday to sign a new political framework agreement that would pave the way for the establishment of civilian rule in the country. International and regional figures have been invited to attend the signing ceremony that will…

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Khartoum Hosts Meeting for IGAD Foreign Ministers

Khartoum hosts on Wednesday the 48th Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) foreign ministers. The agenda covers safety and security in the IGAD countries, fighting drought and desertification, and settling conflicts among countries. Sudan is currently in the chair of the group and it held a meeting…

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Int’l, Arab Parties Back Political Agreement in Sudan

The international tripartite mechanism and several ambassadors of Arab states in Khartoum have met at the residence of Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar to support the Sudanese efforts to reach a political agreement. The Saudi ambassador affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness in advancing efforts that serve Sudan’s stability.…

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Hemedti Announces Backing for Political Settlement in Sudan

Sudan's Vice President of the Sovereign Council Mohammad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, announced Sunday his support for the ongoing political process between civilians and the military to end the crisis that hit the country more than a year ago. Hemedti also strongly criticized the authorities’ handling of the opposition…

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Mirghani Accorded Warm Welcome on Return to Sudan

Veteran Sudanese political and religious leader Mohamed Othman al-Mirghani arrived in Khartoum from Egypt on Monday, throwing his clout against a possible agreement between pro-democracy groups and the military. Mirghani has been based in Egypt for about a decade and his arrival follows military leaders and the former ruling Forces…

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Political veteran returns to Sudan opposing plan for military exit

Veteran Sudanese political and religious leader Al-Sayid Mohamed Othman al-Mirghani arrived in Khartoum from Egypt on Monday, throwing his clout against a possible agreement between pro-democracy groups and the military.

Reuters

In brief: Islands; The Fugitives; Ghost Music – review

BBC home editor Mark Easton on the nature of island life; an entertaining tale of a reformed Khartoum jazz band; and the intriguing musings of a Beijing pianist

The Guardian - UK

Women cyclists grease wheels of change on unfriendly streets of Khartoum

On the busy streets of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, Salma Awad, 28, rides her bike. Working as a messenger, she delivers orders to her customers through a social media app. While she loves the freedom her bike gives her, and the fact it keeps her in shape, Salma says…

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Police escape accountability in Sudan after prisoner death

Death of a Sudanese-Ethiopian man in custody shows rising trend of police brutality since Sudan’s military coup.

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Sudan Forces Fire Tear Gas at Pro-democracy Protesters

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Tuesday as they confronted thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators in the capital Khartoum, an AFP correspondent said. Protesters chanted "No to military rule" as they marched towards the presidential palace, denouncing a coup last year led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan that derailed a…

Radio France Internationale

How Russian mercenaries colluded with Khartoum regime to exploit Sudan's gold

An investigation has found evidence that the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary force with ties to the Kremlin, colluded with political and military powers in Sudan to exploit the country's gold.

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UN Warns against Obstructing Political Settlement in Sudan

The United Nations, Sudanese civil society and Western countries have warned supporters of the regime of Sudan’s ousted president Omar al-Bashir against obstructing a political settlement in the country. They strongly rejected an attack on the Bar Association in Khartoum, considering it an attempt to sabotage the planned political process.…

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Sudanese Refinery Resumes Full Operations After ‘Sabotage’

An oil refinery in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum resumed operations following a brief halt due to an act of “sabotage” on one of its pipelines, state-run media said on Monday. According to the SUNA news agency, the pipeline was “forced to stop for a limited period due to sabotage…

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Sudan protesters rally, defying a year of post-coup crackdowns

Thousands rally across the country, demanding civilian government as they mark the first anniversary of the coup.

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Khartoum’s Abandoned Buildings Return to Life through Photographs

“Sudanese Pictorial Photography” is one of many projects aimed at reviving buildings that reflect the old face of Sudan and documenting old, historic and abandoned buildings, and reintroducing them to the new generation. “The initiative is fueled by our love for Sudan. The name was selected to reflect the targeted…

The Guardian - UK

At least 230 Sudanese villagers killed in tribal attacks over disputed land

Minister says more than 30,000 people forced to flee in Blue Nile state as tensions between rival communities erupt into violence

The Independent UK

Thousands march on first anniversary of Sudan's coup

Thousands of Sudanese demonstrators have taken to the streets of the country's capital, Khartoum, marking the first anniversary of the coup that upended the nation's short-lived transition to democracy

Asharq Al-Awsat

Western Countries Vow to Support Sudan in Post-Civilian Transition

A group of western countries vowed to help Sudan unlock its “substantial” economic potential after a return to a credible civilian transition. The United States, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement that…

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Thousands March in Khartoum on 1st Anniversary of Sudan Coup

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Sudan's capital of Khartoum on Tuesday, marking the first anniversary of a military coup that upended the nation’s short-lived transition to democracy. Videos published on social media showed marchers with flags and drums, most of them bound for the Presidential Palace. Other…

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