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Sudan initiates investigation into Darfur crimes
Khartoum: Sudan has initiated an investigation into crimes committed in the Darfur region by members of the government of former president Omar al-Bashir, the state prosecutor said on Sunday. Attorney…
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Sudan hails US decision to appoint envoy after 23-year
Khartoum: Sudan hailed a decision by the United States to appoint an ambassador to Khartoum for the first time in 23 years. The move to restore diplomatic relations came in…
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23 dead in explosion at ceramic factory in Sudan
Khartoum: At least 23 people died and 130 others were injured in an explosion and fire at a ceramic factory in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, authorities said on Tuesday. The…
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Sudan PM embarks on six-day visit to US
Khartoum: Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok embarked on a six-day visit to the US, official SUNA news agency reported. Hamdok, who left Khartoum for official US trip on Saturday, is…
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Hundreds march in Sudan capital seeking justice for martyrs
Khartoum: Hundreds of protesters marched Saturday through downtown Khartoum to demand justice for those killed in demonstrations against Sudan’s now ousted autocrat Omar al-Bashir. More than 250 people were killed…
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Sudan’s post-Bashir transition faces further delay
Khartoum: Sudan’s hard-won transition to civilian rule fell further behind schedule Sunday, days after the new prime minister delayed the formation of the first government since veteran leader Omar al-Bashir…
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Sudan: Omar-al-Bashir charged with corruption
Khartoum: Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was formally indicted on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption on Saturday after he admitted to receiving vast sums of money from…
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Sudan: 37 killed, 200 injured in tribal clashes
Khartoum: At least 37 people were killed and 200 others were wounded in clashes amongst tribes in Sudan’s eastern region, as per local media reports. The clashes between the Bani…
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Abdalla Hamdok takes charge as Sudan’s new Prime Minister
Khartoum [Sudan]: As the country embarked on a three-year transition to civilian rule earlier this month, Abdalla Hamdok took constitutional oath as prime minister on Wednesday (local time), state media…
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Sudan leaders signs power sharing deal with military
Khartoum [Sudan]: In a landmark move, Sudan’s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal here on Saturday. The agreement, which will pave…
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4 school students killed by security forces in central Sudan
Khartoum [Sudan]: At least five protesters, including four high school students, have been shot dead after security forces opened fire on a student protest in the central Sudanese city of…
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US welcomes Sudan’s power-sharing deal
Washington: The US on Saturday welcomed an agreement forged by Sudan’s ruling military council and the civilian opposition group to share power during a transition period until elections, saying it…
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Sudan: One killed, 9 injured in fresh mass demonstrations to demand civilian rule
Khartoum [Sudan]: One person was killed and nine others sustained injuries after tens of thousands of protestors took to the streets in various Sudanese cities on Sunday, marking the largest…
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Egypt to chair meeting on Sudanese crisis in Adis Ababa today
Cairo [Egypt]: Egypt is all set to chair a meeting of foreign ministers from African nations on the Sudanese crisis in Ethiopia’s Adis Ababa on Thursday. The foreign ministers from…
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Sudan toppled Prez to appear in court soon
Khartoum [Sudan]: Sudan’s toppled President Omar al-Bashir is expected to appear in court next week to face charges of corruption, announced acting prosecutor general on Sunday. “The former president will…
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Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown
Vatican City [Vatican City]: In the wake of the recent military crackdown in Sudan that left at least 113 pro-democracy protestors dead, Pope Francis on Sunday appealed for peace and…
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UAE echoes Saudi call for resumed Sudan talks
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates, which has been a key supporter of Sudan’s ruling generals, called Thursday for resumed talks on its political future following a deadly crackdown on…
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Sudanese protestors ‘totally’ reject military demand to resume talks
Khartoum: Sudanese protestors on Thursday “totally” rejected the military offer to resume talks after more than 100 demonstrators were killed in the raids. “We in the military council extend our…
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Sudan: Death toll rises to 60 after crackdown on pro-democracy protesters
Khartoum: At least 60 people were killed and over 300 others were wounded after security forces launched a crackdown on pro-democracy protesters earlier this week, according to the Central Committee…
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Sudan vows to support Saudi Arabia against “all threats and attacks”
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]: Sudan on Friday pledged to back regional ally Saudi Arabia against “all threats and attacks” from its rival Iran. “Sudan is standing with the kingdom against all…
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Sudan: 5 killed as violence flares up
Khartoum [Sudan]: At least five persons including a soldier were killed in violence that erupted in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Monday after Transitional Military Council (TMC) and opposition reached a…
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Saudi, UAE pledge $3 bn financial aid for Sudan
Riyadh:Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced three billion dollars (2.7 billion euros) in financial support for Sudan following the overthrow of longtime leader Omar al-Bashir. The…
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Sudan: Investigators seize over US $100 million from ousted President’s home
Khartoum: Military investigators seized cash amounting to over USD 100 million from ousted President Omar al-Bashir’s residence on Saturday. The former President was removed in a military coup on April…
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Sudan: Ousted Prez transferred to maximum security prison
Khartoum [Sudan]: Sudan’s ousted President Omar al-Bashir was transferred to the maximum security Kober Prison here, after being overthrown by the military in a coup last week. The jail is…
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Saudi Arabia supports Sudan’s transitional military council, pledges aid
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia]: Saudi Arabia on Saturday backed the transitional military council in Sudan, announcing an aid package for the African country which has seen protests for months now. “The…
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Transitional military council chief steps down amid protests in Sudan
Khartoum [Sudan]: Just a day after taking over, the head of Sudan’s transitional military council, Awad Ibn Auf, stepped down from his post on Friday (local time). “I, the head…
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Bahrain opposition figure sentenced for insulting Sudan’s Bashir
Dubai:Bahrain on Wednesday sentenced a liberal opposition figure to six months in jail for tweeting criticsm of Sudan’s president who has been facing protests against his rule, rights groups said.…
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Year-long emergency declared in Sudan
Khartoum [Sudan]: A year-long emergency has been declared in Sudan by President Omar al-Bashir on Friday (local time) following continued anti-government protests in the nation since December. Furthermore, federal and…
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