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The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

Pope to Visit to South Sudan in July

Pope Francis will visit South Sudan in July, the Vatican said on Thursday, making a trip he has repeatedly had to delay because of security concerns in a country still emerging from a post-independence civil war. July will mark the 11th anniversary of South Sudan's secession from Sudan. Civil war…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Pope to make often delayed visit to South Sudan in July

Reuters · Mar 3, 2022

Sudan’s latest coup is crippling its frail health sector

Last October’s military coup has had a ripple effect on the country’s healthcare sector.

Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2022

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Sudan's Hemedti Says Open to Russian Naval Base Accord

The deputy head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, said his country had no problem with Russia or any other country establishing a naval base on its Red Sea coast, provided that it doesn't threaten national security. The General was speaking on arrival in Khartoum…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022

Hemedti Says Sudan Should Be Open to Naval Base Accord with Russia, or Others

Sudan's deputy head of state said on Wednesday his country had no problem with Russia or any other country opening a naval base on its Red Sea coast, provided it posed no threat to national security. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, deputy head of Sudan's sovereign council,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2022

Hemedti says Sudan should be open to naval base accord with Russia, or others

Sudan's deputy head of state said on Wednesday his country had no problem with Russia or any other country opening a naval base on its Red Sea coast, provided it posed no threat to national security.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

Sudan's economy tumbles in post-coup deadlock

Sudan is once again lurching towards economic collapse in the aftermath of a coup in October, with exports plummeting more than 85% in January according to central bank data and the currency sliding on the black market.

Reuters · Mar 2, 2022

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Sudan touts growing ties with Russia during Moscow visit amid global condemnation of Ukraine invasion

Sudan’s Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo promoted his Russia trip on Twitter as the country seeks new support

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2022

Sudanese Protester Killed as Thousands March against Coup

A Sudanese protester was shot dead Monday, medics said, during the latest march by thousands who continue to oppose a military coup which took place four months ago. The latest death -- despite international appeals for an end to the violence -- takes the total number of people killed to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Sudan group says 1 killed during fresh anti-coup protests

A Sudanese doctors group says security forces have killed a protester as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets once again in the capital of Khartoum to denounce an October military coup

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Sudanese protesters against military rule defy tear gas to reach palace gates

Huge crowds of Sudanese protesters demonstrating against military rule advanced up to the gates of the presidential palace in central Khartoum on Monday, despite facing heavy tear gas and stun grenades, a Reuters reporter said.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

EU Calls on Sudan to Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

The European Union has called on the Sudanese government to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine and back the countries that reject the military aggression. Sudan’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali al-Sadiq reiterated his country’s firm stance on the situation in Ukraine and called on both parties to halt…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Sudan's main protest groups lay out political vision

The Sudanese groups leading protests against a military coup in October published a political charter for the first time on Sunday, setting out key demands they hope will unify civilian factions.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Sudan, Russia Discuss Boosting Cooperation on Different Levels

Russia and Sudan announced their intention to boost cooperation in various political and military fields. Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, met in Moscow with the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, General Alexander Movin, and discussed bilateral relations and ways to promote them. The Sudanese News Agency…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022

Hemedti, Novak Agree on Partnership in Several Fields

Sudan's Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo and Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed ways to boost bilateral relations between Khartoum and Moscow. Sudan welcomed holding the Seventh Joint Ministerial Economic Committee session in Khartoum during the first half of 2022.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2022

Hemedti, Lavrov Agree on Activating Agreements Between Sudan, Russia

Sudan’s Foreign Ministry denied on Thursday statements attributed to deputy head of its sovereign council in which he expressed support to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of two Ukrainian regions. The remarks made by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, a few hours before…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Sudanese Protesters Released after Weeks-long Detention

Sudan has released 115 of some 135 anti-coup protesters who had been held for weeks, a UN official said on Thursday, following pressure from lawyers, families and the international community. The detainees are part of a protest movement against an Oct.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Sudanese protesters released after weeks-long detention

Sudan has released 115 of some 135 anti-coup protesters who had been held for weeks, a UN official said on Thursday, following pressure from lawyers, families and the international community.

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Sudan's Hemedti Visits Moscow

The deputy head of Sudan's ruling council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who is widely known as Hemedti, was in Moscow on Thursday for talks with the Russian government. The official visit comes at a testing time for both countries.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Sudan Slams Ethiopia Move at Controversial Nile Dam

Sudan has condemned neighboring Ethiopia for launching power generation at a controversial dam on the Blue Nile without the agreement of downstream nations, saying the "unilateral move" violated international commitments. Sudan "has emphasized its rejection of all unilateral measures with regard to filling and operation" of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Sudan Govt Reverses Decision to Raise Price of Cooking Gas

The Sudanese government reversed on Sunday a decision to raise the price of cooking gas only a few hours after announcing the hike. In a statement reported by Sudan’s official news agency SUNA, the Ministry of Energy and Oil announced a new rise in cooking gas prices for the second…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

Arab Support for Egypt, Sudan Following Ethiopia’s Unilateral GERD Operation

The Arab Parliament expressed support for Egypt and Sudan after Ethiopia announced its unilateral operation of the mega-dam it is building on the Blue Nile. The Parliament slammed Addis Ababa’s “rejected” move, noting that it represents a “serious violation of the water rights” of the two downstream countries. Ethiopia started…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

UN Expert in Sudan to Verify Rights Violations After Coup

A UN human rights expert was in Sudan on Monday to verify allegations of human rights violations after an October military coup plunged the country into turmoil.

France 24 · Feb 21, 2022

At least 82 protesters killed since October coup in Sudan

On tonight's show we focus on Sudan, where demonstrators once again have taken to the streets to call for the release of prisoners incarcerated for taking part in the recurring protests since last October's military coup. The latest demonstrations come just a day after the UN human rights expert Adama…

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

UN expert in Sudan to verify rights violations after coup

A U.N. human rights expert is in Sudan to verify allegations of human rights violations after an October military coup plunged the country into turmoil and triggered nearly-daily street protests

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