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Internationally-sponsored Meeting for Sudanese Parties Fails

A meeting for Sudanese parties that was supposed to be held at the house of the Saudi ambassador in Khartoum ended in failure. The meeting was sponsored by the QUAD, which consists of the US, Saudi Arabia, UK, and the UAE. It was aimed at tackling the fallout from the…

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Newly-Appointed US Ambassador Supports Civilian-led Democratic Transition in Sudan

The US newly-appointed Ambassador in Sudan, John Godfrey, began his work with meetings that sparked controversy between Sudanese parties. The opposition saw a sign of support in Godfrey's meetings with the families of the victims, the resistance committee, and the main opposition alliance Freedom and Change. Meanwhile, military supporters considered…

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Sudan Says 7 Killed in Tribal Clashes in Restive Province

Seven people have been killed in tribal clashes that erupted in a restive province of Sudan, state-run media reported Friday, the latest episode of violence in a country plagued with political turmoil since a military coup last year. The fighting, in which another 23 people were wounded, began Thursday in…

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Seven killed in latest tribal violence in Sudan’s Blue Nile state

The clashes follow intercommunal violence between Hausa and Birta ethnic groups in July that left 105 dead.

Al Jazeera

Tribal violence flares again in Sudan's Blue Nile

Seven people were killed and 23 injured as tribal violence flared in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, the state's security committee said, just weeks after major clashes.

Reuters

Godfrey: We Expect the Formation of a Sudanese Civilian Gov’t Soon

The head of Sudan’s military-led Sovereignty Council Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday confirmed that he had received the credentials of the first US Ambassador to the North African nation in 25 years, John Godfrey. Burhan affirmed the importance of Khartoum and Washington developing ties and hoped that Godfrey’s appointment…

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KSrelief Distributes Relief Aid to People Affected by Floods in Sudan

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) members have continued to distribute relief aid to people affected by floods in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. As many as 10 tons and 200 kilograms of food baskets, 50 shelter bags, and 15 tents were distributed on Wednesday, benefiting…

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‘Nothing left’: Floods in Sudan leave 100 dead, many homeless

The UN says at least 258,000 people have been affected by the floods in 15 out of 18 provinces.

Al Jazeera

Fighting on a new front in Ethiopia's ongoing Tigray war

Fighting between government forces and Tigrayan rebels has broken out along a new western front, near Sudan, after a ceasefire collapsed a week ago.

Radio France Internationale

Sudanese Protester Killed in Latest Round of Khartoum Protests

A Sudanese demonstrator was killed on Wednesday, medics said, as protesters marched towards the capital's airport in the latest round of anti-military unrest that entered its tenth month. The protester, whom the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said died after being hit in the head with a tear gas canister…

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Sudanese protester dies during renewed protests in Khartoum - doctors' group

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Reuters

Death Toll from Seasonal Sudan Flooding at 100

Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across much of Sudan killed at least 100 people since the start of the rainy season in May, an official said Wednesday. The downpours, which began earlier than normal this year, also injured at least 96 others, said Brig. Gen. Abdul-Jalil Abdul-Rahim, spokesman…

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Sudan official: Death toll from seasonal flooding at 100

A Sudanese official says flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains across much of Sudan have killed at least 100 people since the start of the rainy season in May

The Independent UK

Burhan, Salva Kiir Discuss Bilateral Ties, Peace in South Sudan

Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed Tuesday in Juba with President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit bilateral ties and the peace process in South Sudan. Burhan arrived in the South Sudanese capital on Tuesday heading a delegation for a one-day visit to attend the graduation…

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The Guardian - UK

Sudan journalists defy military rule by forming first union in 30 years

‘Historic’ move sees media professionals claim rights after years of persecution under Omar al-Bashir and crackdown after 2021 coup

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Ethiopia Urges Int'l Pressure on Tigray Region to Accept Peace Talks

Ethiopian ambassador to Sudan, Yibeltal Aemero, accused on Monday many parties, he refused to name, of interfering and supporting the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to fuel the conflict in his country. In a press conference in Khartoum, the ambassador called on the international community and neighboring countries to exert…

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Ghosts of Empire: what Kwasi Kwarteng’s book tells us about him

A 2010 book on the British empire by the man set to be chancellor shows a very different worldview to that of some of his Tory colleagues

The Guardian - AU

Flicking the kill switch: governments embrace internet shutdowns as a form of control

From Sudan to Syria, Jordan to Jaipur, the trend towards digital authoritarianism is deepening

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UAE Begins Operating Air Bridge to Provide Relief to Flood Victims in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates began on Saturday the operation of an air bridge to Khartoum to transport large quantities of relief aid and shelter materials for those affected by the torrential rains and floods in Sudan, reported the state news agency WAM. The air bridge was established at the directives…

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OPEC+ Member States Support Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Balancing Oil Markets

A statement by Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on balancing oil markets has been met by a flurry of support by OPEC+ member states. The United Arab Emirates is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s thinking on crude oil markets, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters…

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Conflict in Sudan’s South Lays Bare Deep Scars

After his family was massacred and home torched, Sudanese farmer Ayoub Haroun sought refuge in a school alongside some of the tens of thousands fleeing recent bitter ethnic conflict. More than a week of bloodshed last month in Sudan’s Blue Nile state left at least 105 people dead and scores…

Reuters

Sudan leader Burhan reshuffles army leadership

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Thursday announced a major reshuffling of the country's military leadership on Thursday, amid political and economic turmoil.

Reuters

South Sudanese return to Sudan seeking relief, but find more hardship

Living in flimsy shelters made of wood and plastic tarp or half-finished concrete buildings, South Sudanese who have returned to Sudan are finding life tougher as their former country's economy tumbles.

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First US Ambassador to Sudan in 25 Years Lands in Khartoum

John Godfrey landed in Khartoum on Wednesday to assume the position of the first US ambassador to Sudan in almost 25 years. “Ambassador John Godfrey arrived today in Khartoum, the first US Ambassador to Sudan in nearly 25 years,” the US embassy said in a statement. “Godfrey will work to…

Al Jazeera

US ambassador arrives to post in Sudan following 25-year freeze

The ambassador arrives as Sudan is experiencing widespread unrest, with protesters calling for an end to military rule.

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