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Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:18:43 GMT
U.S., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Britain Voice Support for Sudanese Political Deal
[VOA] The United States and three other countries voiced encouragement Thursday over a political deal to reinstate Abdalla Hamdok as Sudan's prime minister.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:44:53 GMT
'Back to the Former Lies' - Post-Coup, Sudan Reverts to Media Repression
[African Arguments] When the military seized power on 25 October, one of the first casualties was Sudan's newfound freedom of expression.

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:04:13 GMT
Joint Statement On the November 21 Political Agreement in Sudan
[State Department] The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America and the United Kingdom are encouraged by the political agreement in Sudan, signed on 21 November 2021, and the reinstatement of Dr. Abdalla Hamdok ...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 08:00:52 GMT
Beja Council to Resume Protests Against Eastern Sudan Peace Protocol
[Radio Dabanga] Port Sudan / Khartoum -- The eastern Sudanese High Council of Beja Nazirs and Independent Chieftains will stage a protest vigil on Sunday unless the federal government will agree with their demand to cancel the Eastern Sudan Track whi...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:14:55 GMT
Darfur Violence - New Displaced Living Rough, Farmer Killed, Robberies Continue
[Radio Dabanga] Gereida / Zamzam / Kabkabiya -- Hundreds of villagers who recently fled to Zamzam camp in North Darfur are in urgent need of food and shelter. A man was injured in an armed robbery near Kabkabiya on Tuesday. In South Darfur, a young f...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:13:07 GMT
U.S. Policy in Africa Should Reflect Renewed Commitment to Democracy
[CFR] American policy in Africa has not always empowered those fighting on behalf of democracy--and sometimes even supports anti-democratic forces--taking away from its stated aim of promoting democracy abroad.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:33:02 GMT
ICC Delegation in Sudan to Discuss Extradition of Al Bashir
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- A delegation from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has arrived in Khartoum to discuss the extradition of ousted President Omar Al Bashir, former Defence Minister Abdelrahim Hussein, and former Minister o...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:31:56 GMT
New Wave of Attacks on Citizens in Darfur
[HRW] Nairobi -- A new wave of attacks on civilians in Darfur since mid-November 2021 highlights the urgent need for the United Nations to enhance its scrutiny of the restive region of Sudan, Human Rights Watch said today.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:04:29 GMT
Guardians of the Revolution - the Street Activists Defying Sudan's Coup
[The New Humanitarian] Khartoum -- 'They want to break our determination, but we know a revolution is a long process.'

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 07:36:33 GMT
♦ Sudan - This Week's News in Brief ♦
[Radio Dabanga] Dabanga Sudan -- A compact digest of the past week's most-read highlights, from the heart of Sudan. Subscribe to receive this digest weekly in your inbox.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:33:03 GMT
Hamdok - 'Serious Discussions' Delay Formation of New Sudan Govt
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- The delay in the formation of a new Sudanese government is caused by ongoing discussions between various political forces concerning a national charter, Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok said yesterday.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:33:01 GMT
ICRC Sudan to Train Rapid Support Forces On Humanitarian Law
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum on Tuesday. The Communist Party of Sudan has accused the country's military of des...

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:30:32 GMT
Military Used Heavy Weapons Against Anti-Coup Protesters
[DW] Footage shows the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces used anti-aircraft weapons to confront unarmed protesters. Lawyers have said there could be grounds to accuse military authorities of crimes against humanity.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:49:44 GMT
Tens of Thousands Again Demonstrate Against Military Rule
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum / ED Damazin / Washington DC -- On Monday, tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets again to participate in the Marches of the Millions in Khartoum and other cities in the country, denouncing the October 25 coup and ...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:41:53 GMT
West Darfur Governor to Work From Kereinik Camp for the Displaced
[Radio Dabanga] El Geneina / Kereinik / El Fasher -- During his visit to the Abuja camp for the displaced in Kereinik on Monday, the Wali (Governor) of West Darfur, said he would temporarily transfer his office to the camp site today, to be able to d...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:46:35 GMT
36 Players in Sudan's Provisional Afcon Squad
[CAF] Burhan Tia, newly appointed Sudan coach, announced a provisional 36-man squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:49:41 GMT
Sudan Health Ministry - 'No Cases of Covid-19 Omicron Variant in the Country'
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- The Sudanese Ministry of Health reported yesterday that the country is free of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:37:02 GMT
Will Sudan's New Agreement Hold This Time Around?
[ISS] Sudan's 25 October coup was a miscalculation on the part of the military. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan dissolved the government and the Sovereignty Council, suspended the Constitutional Charter of 2019 and imposed a nationwide state of emerge...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:41:25 GMT
Coup-Appointed State Governors Replaced By PM
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- Sudan's Federal Governance Minister, Buseina Dinar, issued a decision on Sunday that terminates the services of the acting state governors who were appointed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:57:32 GMT
U.S. Congressional Briefing Statement on Human Rights Situation in Sudan.
[HRW] Thank you very much for inviting me to participate in today's briefing on Sudan. My name is Mausi Segun and I am the executive director for the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:41:28 GMT
200 Now Confirmed Dead in West Darfur Militia Attacks
[Radio Dabanga] El Geneina / Wadi Salih -- The number of people confirmed to have died in attacks on villages in West Darfur on Friday has reached 200, according to testimonies of native administration leaders. On Friday, the area of Jaflo, north-eas...

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:41:22 GMT
Sudan Govt Denies Ethiopian Claim of Support for Tigray Liberation Front
[Radio Dabanga] Khartoum -- The Sudan government has denied accusations reported by the Ethiopian government radio agency Fana Broadcasting alleging Khartoum support for the Tigray Liberation Front*, in the ongoing internal violence in Ethiopia.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 09:53:19 GMT
Sudan Part Ways With Coach Velud Ahead of Afcon
[CAF] The Sudan Football Association (SFA) parted ways with national team coach Hubert Velud.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:41:55 GMT
Weekly Press Columns Digest
[SudaNow] Khartoum -- The Editor's picks from the week's press columns and commentaries are articles discussing: The mass processions commemorating the anniversary of the break out of the December Revolution in 2018, the call to support the existing ...

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:51:28 GMT
Three Sudanese Women Win Outstanding Prizes
[SudaNow] Khartoum -- This has been a rewarding week for active Sudanese women.

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 16:11:21 GMT
South Kordofan Tribal Tensions - Farmer Killed, Cattle Stolen
[Radio Dabanga] Dalami / Kologi -- A villager was killed in Dalami in the Nuba Mountains, South Kordofan, on Friday. On Thursday, about 150 cows were stolen near Kologi, against the background of tribal tensions over water resources.

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:09:18 GMT
UNITAMS Head - 'Restoring Lost Trust a Major Challenge in Sudan'
[Radio Dabanga] New York -- Restoring deepening mistrust between Sudan's military and civilian components, and within the civilian component itself, will be a challenge as the country moves forward following the military coup d'état on October 25, a...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:08:08 GMT
At Least 138 Have Died On Ongoing West Darfur Conflict
[Radio Dabanga] Jebel Moon / Kereinik / Sirba / El Geneina / El Fa -- At least 138 have now died in the conflicts that have unfolded in West Darfur recently. Leaders of Arab tribes and the Misseriya tribe signed a non-aggression pledge yesterday conc...

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:52:03 GMT
UN in Sudan - All Those Responsible for Violations Must Be Held Accountable
[SudaNow] Khartoum -- The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) issued the following joint statement on Human Rights Day, 10 December:

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 05:19:23 GMT
Sudan - Mistrust Deepens Following Military Takeover
[UN News] In the wake of the 25 October military takeover in Sudan, discussions on the way forward are underway but restoring trust will be a challenge, the top UN official in the country, Volker Perthes, told the Security Council on Friday.



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