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Bashir, 75, swept to power in an Islamist-backed coup in 1989, and headed a brutal regime for three decades. (Photo:AP)

One week after Bashir ouster, Sudan 'revolution' still unfinished

Sudan on Thursday marks one week since the army ousted president Omar al-Bashir after protests against his 30-year rule.

18 April 2019 10:34 AM IST

Trump has praised Sisis 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 April 2019 10:19 AM IST

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...

11 April 2019 7:10 PM IST

Protests have erupted in Sudan, since December, due to rising consumer goods prices. (Photo:AP)

Sudan President Omar al-Bashir removed from power

Protests erupted in Sudan, Khartoum calling for President Omar al Bashir's resignation and urge the army to stand by the...

11 April 2019 11:39 AM IST

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...

11 April 2019 10:31 AM IST

The news coming from Sudan these days evoke pain and concern. Lets 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...

10 Jun 2019 11:43 AM IST

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.

7 Jun 2019 6:07 PM IST

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...

14 July 2019 2:05 PM IST

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...

7 July 2019 1:06 PM IST

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...

22 Aug 2019 8:55 AM IST

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (Photo: AP)

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

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

20 Aug 2019 9:44 AM IST

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...

6 Sept 2019 10:28 AM IST