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Sudan Delays Signing of Deal to Usher in Civilian Government

Sudan’s military leaders and pro-democracy forces will delay the signing of an agreement to usher in a civilian government, both sides said in a joint statement issued early Saturday. The postponement of the signing — which had been scheduled for later Saturday — comes as key security reform negotiations between…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Writing, narration tips, subscription model: Key takeaways from Kashmir Walla chargesheet

Besides claiming that the news subscription model can be exploited – by anti-India forces and entities such as the NGO Reporters Sans Frontiers – to push seditious propaganda, an Indian probe agency has alleged that the media can be used to abet terror activities in Kashmir in several ways.

Newslaundry · Mar 31, 2023

Russia detains US reporter for ‘spying’

MOSCOW: An American journalist working for the Wall Street Journal has been arrested in Russia on charges of spying for Washington, Russia’s FSB security services said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023

As Sudan’s rival forces vie for power, who pays the price?

Analysts warn that the army and RSF’s respective quest to consolidate power could spark a wider conflict.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Analysis-Sudan paramilitary leader jostles for role ahead of civilian handover

The leader of a powerful paramilitary force in Sudan has put himself at the forefront of a planned transition toward democracy, unsettling fellow military rulers and triggering a mobilisation of troops in the capital Khartoum last week.

Reuters · Mar 19, 2023

Sudan’s FFC: New Govt to Be Formed During Ramadan

Civilian and military signatories of the Political Framework Agreement in Sudan agreed to speed up steps for finding a political settlement and finalizing outstanding issues in the coming week. The Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) also predicted that the formation of a civilian Sudanese government will be concluded before…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2023

Sudan’s FFC Says Discussions Underway for Appointing a PM

The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) in Sudan revealed on Sunday that discussions are taking place between civilian and military parties to end the political crisis and appoint a prime minister as soon as possible. “Civilian and military stakeholders are under pressure to finalize the process.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023

Iran Urged to Release Reporter Who Covered Mystery Poisonings

Leading media rights group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Wednesday urged Iran to release a journalist arrested after closely covering a spate of mystery poisonings of schoolgirls, saying the detention appeared to be an attempt to silence him. The spate of poisonings has affected over 5,000 pupils, mainly girls, since…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023

Hamidati: We Are Against Anyone Who Wants to Be a Dictator

Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo (Hamidati), commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, said his conflict was with military leaders clinging to power, and not with the army. “We are against anyone who wants to be a dictator,” he told RSF troops at a military base in the capital of Khartoum. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2023

Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power

A powerful paramilitary commander has slammed Sudan’s ruling generals, saying they oppose stepping down to allow for a democratic transition under a civilian administration

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023