The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

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 · Jan 24, 2022

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 · Jan 24, 2022

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 · Jan 24, 2022

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 · Jan 23, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2022

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 · Jan 22, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022