The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 31, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 27, 2022

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 · Aug 25, 2022

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.

Reuters · Aug 25, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022

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.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022

Flooding Devastates Rural Areas South of Sudan’s Capital

After annual rains that have left dozens dead in Sudan, thousands of people in the farming town of Al Managil and surrounding villages have lost homes and property in what they say is the worst flooding in a decade. "We've lost everything," said 29-year-old Butheyna Alhadi, speaking to Reuters amid…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 24, 2022

Flooding devastates rural areas south of Sudan's capital

After annual rains that have left dozens dead in Sudan, thousands of people in the farming town of Al Managil and surrounding villages have lost homes and property in what they say is the worst flooding in a decade.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022