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South Sudan's SPLM party endorses President Kiir for 2024 election

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, who has been in office for over a decade, will run for president in elections due to be held in about two years, his party said on Tuesday.

Reuters

‘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

British man separated from wife and young son for more than a year amid Home Office visa battle

Dylan Watkins lives in Cambridge with his two daughters while his wife and son live in Egypt

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Sudan: Burhan Supports Army Return to Barracks, Parties Holding to Elections

The head of the Transitional Sovereign Council in Sudan, Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announced the final exit of the military establishment from the political process. Burhan stressed that the political parties would not participate in the transitional period in response to the protesters' demands: "Soldiers belong in the barracks, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Regional, Int’l Powers Welcome Sudanese Political Agreement

Several regional and international powers welcomed the signing of a framework deal between Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group on Monday. The deal pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers a path forward in the wake of Sudan's stalled…

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Sudanese Parties Welcome Signing of Deal for New Political Transition

Sudanese parties welcomed on Monday the signing of a framework agreement between Sudanese forces on a new political transition. The parties deemed the development a step towards restoring the democratic civil transition in the country, calling on others to sign the pact. Former member of the sovereign council Mohamed al-Faki…

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Sudan: Protesters rally in Khartoum as parties and military sign transition deal

Military leaders and the main pro-democracy group in Sudan have signed a deal to establish a civilian-led transitional government. But the accord has already been heavily criticised by democracy activists. Also, the ANC says it will vote against any attempts to impeach South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Sudanese Parties’ Signing of Deal for New Political Transition

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Monday the signing of a framework agreement between Sudanese parties on a new political transition. The Foreign Ministry congratulated the parties for inking the deal, hoping it will help achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people. It stressed that the Kingdom continues to support all efforts…

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US, allies 'welcome' Sudan initial pact to end post-coup crisis

The United States and allies Monday welcomed the signing of an initial deal between Sudan's military and civilian leaders to end a political crisis sparked last year by a coup.

Radio France Internationale

Sudan's military, civilian factions sign framework deal aimed at ending crisis

Sudan's military and civilian leaders signed a preliminary deal on Monday aimed at ending a deep crisis that has gripped the northeast African country since a coup a year ago.

France 24

Protests as Sudan military, parties sign initial transition deal

Both sides agree on plan for an eventual transition to civilian rule, but further talks are needed.

Al Jazeera

Sudanese generals, pro-democracy group sign framework deal

Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group have signed a framework deal until elections but key dissenters have stayed out of the agreement

The Independent UK

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

Factbox-What is happening in Sudan?

Sudan's military leaders and a coalition of civilian parties signed a framework deal on Monday that could launch a new political transition in the country.

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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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Jailed Sudan Ex-President Bashir Transferred to Hospital

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has been moved from prison to hospital to complete some medical treatment, his lawyer Hashim Abu-Bakr said on Sunday. The 78-year-old has been in custody while he is being tried over the 1989 coup that brought him to power. He was ousted in an uprising…

Reuters

Jailed Sudan ex-president Bashir transferred to hospital- lawyer

Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has been moved from prison to hospital to complete some medical treatment, his lawyer Hashim Abu-Bakr said on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

Sudanese anti-corruption figure freed on eve of political deal

Wagdi Salih’s Forces of Freedom and Change coalition had called his arrest in October ‘purely political’.

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The Independent UK

UK church leaders to join Pope on ‘historic’ visit to South Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will accompany the pontiff next February.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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Sudan’s Military Leader Freezes Unions

Sudan's military leader issued decrees on Monday to freeze the activities of trade unions, control their finances and take over their leadership, according to a statement by the ruling sovereign council he heads. The move would sideline former ruling Islamists after their resurgence in the civil service, in the aftermath…

Reuters

Sudan's military leader freezes unions' activities - statement

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, issued a decree on Monday freezing the activities of workers and employers unions, according to a statement by the ruling sovereign council he heads.

Al Jazeera

UN panel accuses South Sudan officials of overseeing gang rapes

Abuses also include beheadings and people being burned alive in the Greater Upper Nile region, the commission says

Reuters

UN panel accuses regional South Sudan officials of overseeing gang rapes, beheadings

South Sudan should investigate officials accused of overseeing systematic gang rapes, some of whose victims were girls as young as nine, UN rights experts said on Monday in a statement the government dismissed as a fabrication.

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