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Ethnic fighting kills 56 in South Sudan, official says

Clashes have killed 56 people during four days of fighting in South Sudan's eastern Jonglei state, after youth from the Nuer community attacked another ethnic group, a local official said on Tuesday, with the Nuer making up most of the casualties.

Reuters

Police Say Bus Crashed into Parked Truck in Sudan, 16 Killed

A passenger bus slammed into a parked truck on a highway in the Sudanese city of Omdurman early on Tuesday, killing at least 16 people, police said. The bus swerved off the road and hit a parked truck in Omdurman, the twin city of the capital, Khartoum, according to a…

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Sudan: Bashir Admits Role in 1989 Coup During Trial

Former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir said on Tuesday that he took full responsibility for the events in 1989 that brought him to power, speaking at a trial in which he stands charged with leading a military coup. Bashir has been jailed since army officers deposed him during an uprising in…

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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Security, Stability of Sudan

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Sudanese parties for signing a deal to relaunch a transition towards democratic elections. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government stressed the Kingdom’s support for everything that would help achieve…

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Sudan's Bashir admits role in 1989 coup during trial

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Nicholas Goldberg: The hijab is rallying protesters in Iran, but the unrest is about so much more

I once spent a week in a region of southern Sudan where almost none of the women covered their breasts, and then just two weeks later I flew to Iran, where women are required by law to cover their hair with hijabs as a sign of modesty.

Los Angeles Times

Sudanese security forces tear-gas pro-democracy protesters

Thousands of demonstrator in Khartoum demand an end to military rule and justice for those killed since last year’s coup

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Sudanese Forces Fire Tear Gas at Rally against Post-coup Deal

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Monday at protesters in Khartoum who rallied against a tentative deal aimed at ending the crisis provoked by last year's military coup, AFP correspondents said. Thousands of pro-democracy activists took to the streets in Sudan's capital to reject the agreement signed by military and…

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Sudan protesters face tear gas, stun grenades on uprising anniversary

Sudanese security forces used stun grenades and tear gas on Monday to disperse crowds of protesters rallying in Khartoum on the fourth anniversary of the uprising that toppled former leader Omar al-Bashir, a Reuters reporter said.

Reuters

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

EU Says Committed to Building Partnership with Sudan

The European Union delegation to Sudan said it is committed to building a partnership with Sudan based on the principles of democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and the principles of equality and solidarity. On the occasion of International Human Rights Day 2022, the…

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South Sudan violence has killed 166 civilians, displaced over 20,000 - U.N

Violence in South Sudan's Upper Nile state has killed 166 civilians and displaced more than 20,000 since August amid an escalation in clashes between armed groups, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Sudan to Develop Red Sea Port in $6-Bln Initial Pact with Emirati Group

Sudan on Tuesday signed a preliminary agreement with a group led by the UAE's AD Ports Group and Invictus Investment to build and operate the Abu Amama port and economic zone on the Red Sea with a $6-billion investment. The project, located about 200 km (124 miles) north of Port…

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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.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Arab Leaders on Sidelines of Riyadh Summit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks on Friday with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation and Development summit in Riyadh. He met with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, Tunisian President Kais Saeid, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and head of Sudan’s…

Birmingham Post

Site for planned Bristol retirement and leisure scheme set to become temporary housing for refugees

Investment firm FORE Partnership, care operator Amicala and developer Socius said a building on the former school grounds will provide short-term homes for people from Afghanistan, Sudan, Russia, and Ukraine

Reuters

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.

The Independent UK

Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal

Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan's capital demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders

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More than 9,000 flee violence in South Sudan’s Upper Nile: UN

Women and children make up the majority of those displaced as a result of the ‘ruthless conflict’ in the region.

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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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Washington Sanctions Spoilers in Sudan’s Democratic Transition Process

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday that Washington is expanding its current visa restriction policy to hold to account military or political actors who undermine or delay the democratic process in Sudan. “Just as we used our prior visa restrictions policy against those who undermined the former civilian-led…

The Independent UK

Blinken threatens travel ban for Sudanese who threaten deal

The U.S. secretary of state has warned Sudanese leaders that America will impose a travel ban on any individuals who threaten to derail Sudan’s fragile democratic transition

The Independent UK

South Sudan's ruling party backs president for another run

South Sudan’s ruling party has endorsed President Salva Kiir as its candidate for another term in the country’s delayed election set for the end of 2024

Reuters

U.S. expands visa restriction policy related to Sudan

The United States is expanding its current visa restriction policy to hold to account military or political actors who undermine or delay the democratic process in Sudan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Violence in South Sudan's Upper Nile displaces 9,000 -U.N. agencies

Violence in South Sudan's Upper Nile state has killed an unknown number of people and displaced just over 9,000, some of whom are hiding in swamps, United Nations agencies said on Wednesday.

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