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UN fears more displacement from Sudan as people flee country

The UN fears that there could be more 'displacement' from Sudan as thousands stream into neighbouring countries despite a tenuous cease-fire.

25/04/2023

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WATCH: Rescue teams evacuate people from Sudan amid fierce fighting

The EU's foreign policy chief on Monday told reporters in Luxemburg that more than one thousand European citizens have been evacuated from Sudan, and that 21 people have already arrived in Europe.

24/04/2023

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‘Terrifying’: Travel blogger gets stuck in Sudan after violence breaks

Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan.

19/04/2023

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What sparked the violent struggle to control Sudan's future?

Tensions have been brewing for weeks between Sudan's two most powerful generals, who just 18 months earlier jointly orchestrated a military coup to derail the nation's transition to democracy.

17/04/2023

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Sudan: Three killed in fighting between army and paramilitaries

Current tensions between the military and paramilitaries stem from a disagreement over how the RSF, headed by Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, should be integrated into the military and what authority should oversee the process.

15/04/2023

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Protests continue in Sudan despite deal to end post-coup crisis

Sudanese demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Khartoum to protest a recent deal between military leaders and civilian factions, aimed at ending the crisis caused by last year's military coup. "This settlement is a betrayal to the blood of the martyrs," says a protester.

13/12/2022

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Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Sudan

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Khartoum on Saturday, after nine people were killed Thursday in demonstrations against the country's ruling generals

03/07/2022

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Sudanese protesters demand an end to military rule

Sudanese protesters take part in mass rallies in the capital Khartoum to demand an end to military rule.

01/07/2022

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Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds

Nestled to the east of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a lush sanctuary is home to dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.

17/05/2022

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Sudan's PM Abdalla Hamdok announces resignation amid deadlock

"I tried my best to stop the country from sliding towards disaster," Hamdok said in his resignation speech.

03/01/2022

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Thousands demand civilian control in Sudan protest

Sudanese security forces fired live ammunition and tear gas on Saturday to disperse protesters denouncing the military’s tightening grip on the country, killing at least three and wounding several, activists said.

14/11/2021

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Sudan: More than 100 protesters detained in latest crackdown

Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters and arrested at least 113 people.

08/11/2021

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Empty streets in Sudan ahead of planned protest

The streets of the Sudanese capital were deserted early on Saturday morning ahead of a planned anti-coup protest.

30/10/2021