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Sudan’s military leaders agree to civilians naming prime minister, head of state

Sudan’s military leaders agreed on the appointment of a prime minister and head of state by civilian political forces, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo said in a statement on Friday, following a meeting with head of state General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The generals reaffirmed statements from this summer that the military “would exit the political scene… Read More Sudan’s military leaders agree to civilians naming prime minister, head of state

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Sudanese journalists form independent professional union

Sudanese journalists have formed the country’s first independent professional union for decades, in what campaigners said was an important step towards re-establishing freedoms after a military coup. “The victory is to regain our syndicate after more than 30 years in order to defend the freedom and professionalism of the press,” said one journalist Waleed Alnour,… Read More Sudanese journalists form independent professional union

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Sudan releases prominent opposition politician Khalid Omer Yousif from detention

After an extended detention facing corruption charges, prominent Sudanese politician and former Cabinet minister Khalid Omer Yousif was released on bail on Tuesday, a lawyer on his defense team said. Yousif and other politicians were arrested in February after a coup by the military leaders who shared power with the civilian coalition they are part… Read More Sudan releases prominent opposition politician Khalid Omer Yousif from detention

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudan’s Central Reserve Police over protest crackdown

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Sudan’s Central Reserve Police, accusing it of using excessive force against peaceful protesters demonstrating against last October’s military coup. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement the Central Reserve Police, a division of the wider police force, has been at the forefront of the “violent response”… Read More U.S. imposes sanctions on Sudan’s Central Reserve Police over protest crackdown

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Two dead as security forces open fire on protesters in Sudan

Two demonstrators were killed on Monday when Sudanese security forces fired live rounds and teargas during protests against military rule that attracted tens of thousands of people across the country, medics said. Such protests, along with barricades throughout the capital and a general strike last week, have continued since the military took power on October… Read More Two dead as security forces open fire on protesters in Sudan

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Sudanese security forces fatally shoot four at protest against military rule

Sudanese security forces shot dead four people during a crackdown on nationwide protests against military rule on December 30, Sudanese police said on Friday. Security forces had fired tear gas and stun grenades as protesters marched through Khartoum and the neighbouring cities of Omdurman and Bahri towards the presidential palace on Thursday, witnesses said. Police… Read More Sudanese security forces fatally shoot four at protest against military rule

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Sudan military reinstates PM Abdalla Hamdok, releases political detainees under peace deal

Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday and announced the release of all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup. Under an agreement signed with military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Hamdok will lead a civilian government of technocrats for a transitional period. Security forces fired tear gas to… Read More Sudan military reinstates PM Abdalla Hamdok, releases political detainees under peace deal

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At least fifteen dead, dozens injured as security forces fire at anti-coup protesters in Sudan

Security forces shot dead at least 15 people and wounded dozens as thousands of Sudanese took to the streets on Wednesday on the deadliest day in a month of demonstrations against military rule, medics said. The protesters, marching against an October 25 coup across the capital Khartoum and in the cities of Bahri and Omdurman,… Read More At least fifteen dead, dozens injured as security forces fire at anti-coup protesters in Sudan

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