Omar Al-Bashir

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Sudan's Bashir on trial over 1989 coup that brought him to power

It is the first time in the modern history of the Arab world that the architect of a coup goes on trial

21 Jul 2020 3:11 PM

An Egyptian doctor gives medical advice to girls about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) during an awareness campaign in Giza

Women hail victory as Sudan bans genital cutting

Nearly nine out of 10 girls in Sudan fall victim to what is known as FGM or genital cutting, according to the United Nations

06 May 2020 8:53 AM

Hamdok made the announcement during a press conference in Khartoum, citing a constitutional decree issued by the chairman of the Sovereign Council, Xinhua news agency reported. (Photo: File)

Sudan names first government since al-Bashir ouster

4 women have also made it to transitional cabinet including Asma Mohamed Abdullah who will be country's first-ever female foreign minister.

06 Sep 2019 10:28 AM

According to SUNA news agency, Hamdok was sworn in before Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of the newly-formed Sovereign Council, at the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum in presence of the chief justice. (Photo: ANI)

Sudan transition: Abdalla Hamdok appointed as new Prime Minister

Hamdok is expected to form a government of 20 ministers who will be selected by the opposition Freedom and Change Alliance on August 28.

22 Aug 2019 8:55 AM

Omar al-Bashir received USD 90 million in cash from Saudi royals, an investigator told a court at the opening Monday of the deposed Sudanese strongman's corruption trial. (Photo: File)

Ex-Sudan President admits of getting USD 90 Million received from Saudi Royals

According to him, Bashir had said he also received two previous payments of USD 35 million and USD 30 million from Saudi King Abdullah.

20 Aug 2019 9:44 AM

Bashir was ousted by the army on April 11, five days after the protesters had first massed outside army headquarters. Protesters continued their sit-in, demanding that the generals themselves step down, ahead of the brutal dispersal on June 3. (Photo: AFP)

Thousands mourn protesters killed in Sudan raid

Many lit candles, some floated balloons while hundreds bathed area in sea of light, holding their phones aloft as torches chanting slogans.

14 Jul 2019 2:05 PM

‘The United States government welcomes the progress in negotiations which we hope will lead to the establishment of a civilian-led transitional government that is broadly acceptable to the Sudanese people,’ State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a statement. (Photo: PTI | Representative)

US welcomes Sudan's power-sharing deal

The deal has revived hopes for a peaceful transition of power in Sudan, which has been rocked by violent protests in April.

07 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

‘The news coming from Sudan these days evoke pain and concern. Let's pray for this people, so that the violence stops and the dialogue helps find the common well-being,’ the Pope was quoted saying. (Photo: ANI)

Pope Francis appeals for peace in Sudan following military crackdown

Violence erupted in Sudan's capital, Khartoum on Monday after military stormed the main camp of protesters in a bid to break the agitation.

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM

Violence erupted on Monday after the military stormed the main camp of the protesters here in a bid to break up the agitation. (Photo: ANI)

Death toll climbs to 113 after crackdown on protesters in Sudan

The country's health ministry, however, maintained that only 61 people had lost their lives in the crackdown.

07 Jun 2019 6:07 PM

Trump has praised Sisi's crackdown on Islamic State extremists and forged a close bond with Saudi leaders. (Photo:AP)

Trump takes passive role as new mini 'Arab Spring' commences in Africa

As Fresh popular uprisings sweep through Sudan and Algeria, Donald Trump has taken a more passive role.

12 Apr 2019 10:19 AM

In this May 10, 2001, file photo, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi , left, is greeted by President Omar El-Bashir, center, upon his arrival in Khartoum. (Photo:AP)

Sudan revels as Dictator Omar al-Bashir, is forced out of power

Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir, long wanted on genocide and war crimes charges, was finally brought down in a popular uprising.

11 Apr 2019 7:10 PM

Several military vehicles carrying troops entered the army compound in the early hours of Thursday. (Photo:AP)

Sudan army to make an 'important statement soon': State media

Thousands of protesters camped outside the military headquarters in Khartoum demanding the resignation of President Omar al-Bashir.

11 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (Photo: AP)

South Africa in dock for failing to arrest visiting Sudanese president

Bashir faces 10 charges, including three of genocide as well as war crimes and crimes against humanity in the western Darfur region.

07 Apr 2017 10:41 AM

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