The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

Sudan court sends senior officers to prison over failed coup

Sudanese military officials say a military court has sentenced a former chief of staff to nine years in prison and five senior officers to five years each for orchestrating a coup attempt in 2019

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

UAE Reassures Sudan, Pledges Support to Reach National Consensus

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed his country’s support for Sudan to reach national consensus and ensure stability.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

Our families fled the war in Ukraine. Now they are tied up by Home Office red tape

Letters: Two readers share personal accounts of trying to get their Ukrainian families to the UK, Mark Bryant considers the feelings of a Sudanese refugee in France who is in limbo, while Robin Perutz shares the story of his refugee father

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022

Intercommunal violence in Sudan's disputed Abyei region kills dozens, displaces thousands

Several dozen people have reportedly been killed following a spike of intercommunal violence in the disputed Abyei region on the Sudan - South Sudan border, according to the United Nations emergency response agency.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2022

Russia Ramps up Ties with Sudan as Ukraine War Rages

As much of the West seeks to isolate Russia after it invaded Ukraine, experts say Moscow is boosting relations with its longtime African ally Sudan, eyeing its gold wealth and strategic location. Khartoum has lost crucial Western support since army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led a military coup last October,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

UN, AU Envoys Warn of ‘Grave Danger’ in Sudan as More Protesters Killed

Sudan needs to reach a new political agreement by June, United Nations and African Union envoys warned on Thursday, as medics said two protesters had been killed in the latest round of anti-military demonstrations since a coup in October. Political deadlock in Sudan following the coup has contributed to new…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

South Sudan's constitution-making process is on shaky ground: how to firm it up

South Sudan’s transitional constitution mandates the drafting of a permanent constitution to usher in a new political order for the country. This process began in 2012 with the appointment of a national constitutional review commission as the drafting body.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022

Sudanese authorities raid offices of 2019 massacre tribunal

The tribunal has been sandwiched between allegations from the public and attacks from the government.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

HRW urges release of two S Sudanese arrested for gov’t criticism

Both men face the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted of undermining the country’s constitution.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

Rallies Near Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Int’l Women’s Day

Sudanese took to the streets in the capital, Khartoum, and other cities on Tuesday to demand civil rule and women empowerment. Thousands of protesters, who were met with tear gas, dedicated the marches to International Women’s Day while denouncing the October 25 military takeover. They managed to breach the security…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022