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Civil Disobedience Grips Capital of Al Jazirah in Sudan

Wad Madani, the capital of Sudan's Al Jazirah state, declared civil disobedience and a complete political strike in wake of the killing of protesters during rallies against the October 25 military coup. Local sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that protesters blocked all routes into the city, effectively cutting it off from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Satterfield to Discuss Sudan in Trip to 5 Nations

The US special envoy for the Horn of Africa will visit Kenya, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Israel this week to discuss Sudan and regional peace, the State Department said on Tuesday. David Satterfield will meet with officials from the respective governments from Jan. 24 to Feb. 4 "to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Children among the dozens killed in South Sudan violence

Attacks in Jonglei state killed more than 30 people, including three children who drowned in a river trying to flee.

Al Jazeera

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Mass anti-coup protests continue in Sudan; 3 killed

Thousands of Sudanese have taken to the streets in the capital of Khartoum and other cities, continuing relentless anti-coup protests that have rocked the country since a military coup three months ago

The Independent UK

Two Killed as Sudanese Security Forces Crack Down on Protest

Two demonstrators were killed on Monday when Sudanese security forces fired live rounds and teargas during protests against military rule that attracted tens of thousands of people across the country, medics said. Such protests, along with barricades throughout the capital and a general strike last week, have continued since the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan security forces kill three anti-coup protesters: Medics

Deaths bring to 76 the number of protesters killed in a crackdown on anti-coup demonstrations, the medics say.

Al Jazeera

Sudan security forces fire tear gas on protesters

One person was shot dead on Monday when Sudanese security forces fired live rounds and teargas during protests against military rule that attracted tens of thousands of people, medics said.

Reuters

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Sudanese protest turns deadly as security forces crack down on demonstrators

Sudanese security forces on Monday killed three protesters in the capital Khartoum during a demonstration calling for civilian rule, almost three months after a military coup, medics said

France 24

From Algeria to Zimbabwe: how Africa's autocratic elites cycle in and out of power

In 2021, coups d’état ousted four heads of state in sub-Saharan Africa. Army interventions in Chad, Mali, Guinea and Sudan halted a years-long decline in military takeovers. Some heralded this as the comeback of the army in African politics.

The Conversation

Deprived of foreign aid, Sudan to expand use of gold exports

Sudan will expand its use of gold exports to cover imports of essential goods as it embarks on a new 2022 budget without foreign aid during an economic downturn after a coup.

Reuters

Sudan’s Hemedti Returns to Khartoum after Meeting with Ethiopian PM

Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), General Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, returned to Khartoum after a two-day visit to Ethiopia where he met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Hemedti’s rare visit to Ethiopia comes after relations between Khartoum and Addis Ababa deteriorated due to the territorial dispute…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Coalition: Barbaric Ballistic Missile Attack Targets Saudi Arabia's Jazan

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Sunday that a "barbaric" ballistic missile attack targeted the Kingdom's Jazan region. The missile struck the Ahad Al Masarihah industrial zone in Jazan, southwestern Saudi Arabia. The coalition said this was the third attempt by the perpetrators to attack civilians, from various countries, in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudanese women's rights activist Osman detained in raid, her sister says

Armed men detained prominent Sudanese women's rights campaigner Amira Osman in a nighttime raid on her home in Sudan's capital Khartoum, her sister said on Sunday.

Reuters

Sudan Deputy Leader Meets Ethiopia Defense Minister on Rare Visit

Sudan's second most powerful leader met with Ethiopia's defense minister Saturday on a rare visit to Addis Ababa by an official from Khartoum, that comes amid border tensions, officials said. Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, widely known as Hemeti, who is number two in Sudan's ruling council, will be in Ethiopia for…

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UNITAMS Continues Consultations with Sudanese Stakeholders to End Crisis

United Nations-facilitated consultations on a political process for Sudan continued to engage Sudanese stakeholders for the second week in a row. On January 8, the Head of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), Volker Perthes, launched a political dialogue to reach a complete consensus between Sudanese parties…

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Sudanese Judges, US Denounce Violence against Anti-military Protesters

Sudanese head of judiciary and judges condemned violence against anti-military protesters in a rare public statement on Thursday, while the United States said it would consider unspecified steps against those holding up efforts to resolve Sudan's political crisis. At least 72 civilians have died and more than 2,000 have been…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Won’t Resume Assistance to Sudan Without Civilian Gov’t

The United States will not resume economic assistance to Sudan, paused after the October 25 coup, unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored, a statement issued by the US Embassy in Khartoum on Thursday said. The statement was issued during the visit of Assistant…

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Sudan Council Agrees with US Officials on Amending Democracy Transition Document

Sudan's Sovereign Council has agreed with a US delegation on amending the constitutional document governing Sudan's transition to democracy to bring it into line with new developments in the country, it said in a statement on Thursday. The Sovereign Council, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, also agreed on forming…

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US says it will not resume Sudan aid after recent violence

Two senior American diplomats say the United States will continue withholding aid from Sudan until the country's military rulers stop the killing of anti-coup protesters and a civilian led-government takes power

Reuters

U.S. won't resume assistance to Sudan without civilian government - statement

The United States will not resume economic assistance to Sudan that was paused after a coup unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored, a statement posted by the U.S. embassy in Khartoum on Thursday said.

Reuters

Sudanese judges and prosecutors denounce protest crackdowns

Dozens of Sudanese judges and prosecutors have condemned the killing of more than 70 protesters since a military takeover in October and have called for investigations, in rare public statements released on Thursday.

France 24

AFCON: Cameroon's government wants more people to attend matches

In tonight's edition: The Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon has been filled with drama but not that many onlookers. The government is aiming to try and fill up empty stadiums as supporters prefer fan zones. But first, one protester is killed in Sudan as two top US diplomats…

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US Official: Violence Against Sudanese Protesters Must Immediately Stop

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee said on Wednesday that violence against protesters in Sudan must stop. Phee’s statement came after arriving with newly appointed Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa David Satterfield to Khartoum where they are trying to find a way out of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Security Delegation Meets Military Leaders in Sudan

A high-ranking official Israeli security delegation arrived in Khartoum Wednesday to meet with Sudanese military and security leaders. The visit is part of a series of meetings between Khartoum and Tel Aviv since the top general, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, met with former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Entebbe, Uganda,…

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AFCON 2022: Egypt Beat Neighbors Sudan 1-0

Seven-time champions Egypt clinched a place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 on Wednesday by defeating neighbor Sudan 1-0, a result which sent five other countries including Ivory Coast through as well. Nigeria finished Group D with a third successive win as they beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0, leaving runners-up…

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