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Backstory: Interviewing your cell-mates in Sudan
Middle East
August 26, 2019
Backstory: Interviewing your cell-mates in Sudan
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – At the height of the mass protests against Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, Reuters reporter Khalid Abdelaziz…
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy
Middle East
August 22, 2019
Sudan’s Hamdok takes office as new prime minister, vows to tackle conflicts and economy
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s new prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, was sworn in on Wednesday as leader of a transitional government,…
Sudan forms 11-member sovereign council, headed by military leader
Middle East
August 21, 2019
Sudan forms 11-member sovereign council, headed by military leader
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan on Tuesday completed the formation of an 11-member sovereign council that will run the country for…
Sudan opposition to nominate economist Abdalla Hamdok for prime minister: sources
Middle East
August 15, 2019
Sudan opposition to nominate economist Abdalla Hamdok for prime minister: sources
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s main opposition alliance will nominate Abdalla Hamdok, an economist who has served in international institutions, to…
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
Middle East
August 7, 2019
Saudi Arabia deposits $250 million in Sudan central bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has deposited $250 million into the central bank of Sudan to support its financial position,…
A new strongman in Sudan? Experts aren’t so sure
Middle East
August 6, 2019
A new strongman in Sudan? Experts aren’t so sure
CAIRO (AP) — When Sudan’s protest leaders signed a preliminary power-sharing agreement with the ruling military council in early July,…
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
Middle East
August 5, 2019
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders signed a hard-won constitutional declaration on Sunday, paving the way for a transition to…
Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government
Middle East
August 4, 2019
Sudanese factions agree plan to pave way for transitional government
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s military rulers and the main opposition coalition reached an agreement paving the way for a new…
Sudan detains nine soldiers after protesters killed
Middle East
August 2, 2019
Sudan detains nine soldiers after protesters killed
CAIRO (Reuters) – Sudan’s military council spokesman said on Friday that nine soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the…
Timeline: Key dates in Sudan’s political upheaval
Middle East
July 31, 2019
Timeline: Key dates in Sudan’s political upheaval
(Reuters) – Talks between Sudan’s ruling military council and the opposition over the path to a new sovereign council to…