Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Mass protests started in the Sudanese capital Khartoum and other cities on Thursday to demand civilian rule. According to eyewitnesses, various protesters headed to assemble at Sharwani bus station, to march to the Republican Palace. Hundreds of army soldiers have been deployed at the entrances to …
Read More »Sudanese protesters march to presidential palace to demand civilian rule
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Thousands of Sudanese protesters on Sunday managed to break a security cordon and reach the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum to demand civilian rule on the third anniversary of the December revolution, which toppled the regime of former President Omar al-Bashir. The huge crowds managed …
Read More »Sudan gov’t confirms control over situation after thwarting coup attempt
Khartoum, Sudan | Xinhua | Sudanese government has confirmed control over the security situation in the capital Khartoum after foiling a coup plot, according to an official statement on Tuesday. “On Tuesday morning, a failed coup attempt, carried out by a group of armed forces’ officers from the remnants of the …
Read More »Sudanese court adjourns trial of former President Bashir
Khartoum, Sudan | XINHUA | A Sudanese court on Tuesday announced the adjournment of the trial of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and his officials just after the trial opened in the capital Khartoum earlier in the day. Emad-Eddin Mohamed Ibrahim, the supreme court judge, said the adjournment will be …
Read More »Sudan to host Nile Day 2020 celebrations
Khartoum, Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | The Regional Nile Day 2020 celebrations are set to take place in Khartoum on February 22. At least 500 Nile Basin citizens and friends of the Nile are expected to participate in the celebrations, according to the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) that is organising the …
Read More »Gunfire as Sudan security agents launch ‘rebellion’ over payoff plan
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Heavy gunfire broke out in Sudan’s capital Tuesday as several agents of the long-feared security agency launched a “rebellion” against a restructuring plan, prompting a closure of the international airport. A teenager was wounded when shots were fired at some bases of the Directorate …
Read More »Sudanese celebrate, demand justice on uprising anniversary
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Exuberant crowds took to the streets of Sudan on Thursday to celebrate the first anniversary of the uprising that toppled veteran autocrat Omar al-Bashir and to demand justice for slain protesters. Thousands turned out in different districts of the capital Khartoum chanting slogans such as “we’re …
Read More »Ugandans in need of heart surgeries find hope in Khartoum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans in need of surgery for congenital and acquired surgical diseases are eligible for free surgery in Khartoum, Sudan. The service is offered by the Salam Centre, the only facility in the region offering free-of-charge, qualified cardiac surgical care. The facility designed and built …
Read More »Sudan protesters, army rulers ink power sharing deal
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Sudan’s protesters and ruling generals Wednesday inked a deal that aims to install a civilian administration, a key demand of demonstrators since president Omar al-Bashir was deposed in a coup three months ago. The move loosens a deadlock that has gripped the country, following …
Read More »Khartoum residents in ‘state of terror’ after bloody crackdown.
Khartoum, Sudan | AFP | Heavily armed paramilitaries roamed the Sudanese capital Thursday, forcing fearful residents to hide indoors after a crackdown on protesters that authorities admitted had left dozens dead and prompted the African Union to suspend Khartoum. Members of the Rapid Support Forces, who rights groups say have their …
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