Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, discussed developments in war-torn Sudan on Thursday with Sudanese de facto ruler, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, according to the Qatari state news agency, QNA. Sheikh Tamim reiterated Qatar’s call for warring rivals to stop “the fighting in Sudan” and engage in “dialogue and peaceful ways to overcome differences”, in […]
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Qatar Emir discusses developments in war-torn Sudan with Sudan Army Chief
Sudan: RSF leader calls on army officers and soldiers to join him
Nearly four months after armed conflict erupted between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the militia’s leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (also known as Hemedti) has called on army officers and soldiers to join what he called “the people’s choice.” In an audio recording, Hemedti called on members of the Sudanese army in the […]
Will the Cairo Summit resolve the Sudan crisis?
There is no doubt that the war in Sudan affects neighbouring countries and the rest of the region, perhaps by spreading even more chaos. As such, the summit of Sudan's neighbouring countries held in Cairo last week was important. It followed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Two […]
UN: Over 19,000 Sudanese seeking refuge in South Sudan as conflict persists
Violent clashes which erupted between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have forced over 19,000 refugees to relocate to neighboring South Sudan, the UN said in a report, says Anadolu Agency. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in South Sudan said over the weekend that the number […]
Sudan government representatives arrive in Jeddah to resume talks with RSF
Sudanese representatives have arrived in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah to resume talks with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese government sources told Reuters on Saturday, after three months of fighting between the army and RSF. Previous talks in Jeddah facilitated by Saudi Arabia and the United States were suspended by both countries in early June […]
Sudan civilians killed and shot at as they flee Darfur city by foot
Surging numbers of Sudanese civilians fleeing El Geneina, a city in Darfur hit by repeated militia attacks, have been killed or shot at as they have tried to escape by foot to Chad since mid-last week, witnesses say, Reuters reports. The violence in El Geneina over the past two months has been driven by militias […]
Egypt-Sudan border crisis: ‘It’s about showing we need more funding to open our borders’
When rival factions began fighting across Sudan in mid-April, thousands of people crossed into Egypt to escape the air strikes and machine gun fire. At the time, the horrors unfolding in Sudan were widespread: reports of rape, a healthcare system close to collapse and soldiers trashing homes hit global headlines. By 17 May, almost 90,000 […]
Sudan Burhan dismisses police chief amid clashes
Sudanese Army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Monday removed the country's police chief, Lieutenant-General, Anan Hamed Mohammed Omar, Anadolu News Agency reports. A military statement said that Omar was replaced by Lt.-Gen. Khaled Hassan Mohiuddin as police chief. The move came amid continuing clashes between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary […]
Sudan: no sign of peace as fighting escalates
In Sudan, a bitter battle between opposing generals for power has been raging for a month. Caught in the crossfire is the Sudanese population which has resisted military rule for years and is demanding a transition to democracy. Source Views: 0
Explore the Waters Below Sudan’s Desert Pyramids (Video)
Deep in the desert sands of northern Sudan lies the ancient site of Nuri, home to more than 20 pyramids and the final resting place of Sudan’s greatest pharaohs. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Africa Videos Read Later Source Views: 0
ACH (2148) Dr. Peter Hammond – The Real Story Behind The Coup And War In Sudan
In today’s show originally broadcast on May 11 2023, Andy is joined by Dr. Peter Hammond for a show entitled, “The Real Story Behind The Coup And War In Sudan.” We discussed: how Sudan was once the largest country in Africa and why now it is the third largest; why the conflict in Sudan appears […]
Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
Heavy explosions and gunfire rocked Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman Friday, residents said, despite the extension of a fragile truce between the county’s two top generals whose power struggle has killed hundreds. Source Views: 0
Arrival of 39 Greeks, foreign nationals ends Sudan rescue operation
A C-130 military transport plane carrying 20 Greek citizens and 19 from other countries who were evacuated from Sudan landed at Elefsina Air Force Base, west of Athens, after 9 p.m. Thursday. The operation concluded the rescue and evacuation operations in Sudan, the National Defense General Staff announced. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the base,… […]
Approximately 60 Dutch nationals to be repatriated from Sudan through Cyprus
Approximately 60 Dutch nationals will be repatriated from Sudan, through Cyprus, in the framework of the repatriation operation held in cooperation with the UK, as British aircraft continue to evacuate civilians transporting them to the Republic of Cyprus, policy officer of the embassy of the Netherlands in Cyprus, Giorgos Andriotis, has told the Cyprus News… […]
Baerbock calls for Sudan ceasefire as countries plan evacuation of their citizens
The German Foreign Minister said Friday that a ceasefire is a ‘top priority’ Source Views: 0
What’s happening in Sudan?
Violent bloodshed erupted in Sudan on April 15 after weeks of power struggles between Sudanese Army Commander-in-Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF). According to medics, the conflict between the army and the RSF has killed over 200 civilians and 45 soldiers in […]
Sudan warring Generals agree to 24-hour ceasefire after US pressure
Sudan's rival Commanders agreed on a 24-hour ceasefire from Tuesday evening, after pressure from US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, over deadly fighting that has engulfed the capital, Khartoum, and saw shots fired at a US diplomatic convoy, Reuters reports. The conflict between Sudan's armed ruling factions broke out four days ago and has killed at least 185 […]
What Sparked The Violent Struggle To Control Sudan’s Future?
The prospects for an immediate cease-fire appear to be slim in Sudan, where a battle is raging for a third day for control of the country by its two ruling generals. Source Views: 0
Sudan’s Army And Rival Force Battle, Killing At Least 56
A Sudan doctors’ group says at least 56 people have been killed and 595 wounded in a day of battle between the country’s army and a powerful paramilitary force. Source Views: 0
Sudan ruling armed movement declares mobilisation against upcoming government
A Sudanese ruling armed movement announced, on Wednesday, mobilisation to the streets in the coming days, refusing to sign the final political agreement that would lead to forming a civilian government. This came in a statement issued by the Sudan Liberation Army Movement, led by Minni Arko Minnawi, Governor of the western Darfur region. The […]