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Sudan had largest number of people facing extreme food shortages in 2023, UN report shows

The African country accounted for two-thirds of the additional 13.5m people needing urgent help as displacement drove food insecurity globally

The Guardian - UK

Situation in Sudan 'probably the most disastrous in the world', says former PM Hamdok

FRANCE 24 spoke to Abdalla Hamdok, who served as Sudan's prime minister twice after the fall of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. As the war in his country entered its second year, the former premier described the situation as "extremely catastrophic, probably the most serious, disastrous situation in the world today".…

France 24

Sudan’s Hemedti embraced abroad as he terrorises civilians at home

Paramilitary leader welcomed on Africa tour while Sudanese civilians accuse his fighters of atrocities.

Al Jazeera

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Sudan Paramilitary Chief Bids For Legitimacy In Africa Tour: Analysts

Sudan's paramilitary chief spent the first months of the country's war in the shadows.

International Business Times

Why are Sudan’s warring factions meeting in Jeddah?

Talks convened by international parties have previously collapsed, making some sceptical about imminent peace in Sudan.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Can Sudan’s civilian leaders save their country from collapse?

Civilian forces were central to the movement that overthrew former President Omar al-Bashir, but are now marginalised.

Al Jazeera

US imposes sanctions on leaders in Sudan’s RSF over ‘extensive’ abuses

Washington accuses paramilitary group’s deputy commander and top general in West Darfur of human rights violations.

Al Jazeera

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US imposes first sanctions over Sudan conflict

Washington targets firms linked to Sudanese military and RSF group, pledging to be on ‘side of civilians’ in conflict.

Al Jazeera

How the latest conflict in Sudan began

The US believes there is little chance of a ceasefire in Sudan as neither side has an incentive to stop warring.

The Week

UN chief sends envoy to Sudan as crisis nears 'breaking point'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sending an envoy to Sudan as the humanitarian crisis in nears “breaking point”, a spokesperson for the global body has announced.

Radio France Internationale

Sudan's rival factions extend ceasefire for 72 hours as thousands flee fighting

The Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday both confirmed the extension of a three-day truce for 72 hours. The army said the extension came due to US and Saudi mediation.

Radio France Internationale

Sudan 'truce' extended as battles rage

Khartoum (AFP) - Rival Sudanese forces on Sunday announced the extension of a truce they have largely violated, as warplanes roared overhead and fighting continued on the ground in Sudan's capital.

AFP

Gunfire in Sudan capital despite truce as ex-PM warns of 'nightmare'

Khartoum (AFP) - Warplanes roared overhead and fighting continued on the ground in Sudan's capital Sunday after a former prime minister warned of the "nightmare" risk of a descent into full-scale civil war.

AFP

UK government extends Sudan evacuation with additional flight

FCDO asks any British nationals hoping to leave war-torn country to reach airport in Port Sudan by noon local time on Monday

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Clashes Rock Sudan Despite Truce as Ex-PM Warns of ‘Nightmare’

Heavy fighting again rocked Sudan's capital Sunday as tens of thousands have fled the bloody turmoil and a former prime minister warned of the "nightmare" risk of a descent into full-scale civil war. Army forces clashed with paramilitaries in downtown Khartoum as deadly hostilities have entered a third week despite…

AFP

Clashes rock Sudan despite truce as ex-PM warns of 'nightmare'

Khartoum (AFP) - Heavy fighting again rocked Sudan's capital Sunday as tens of thousands have fled the bloody turmoil and a former prime minister warned of the "nightmare" risk of a descent into full-scale civil war.

The Conversation

Sudan created a paramilitary force to destroy government threats – but it became a major threat itself

Sudan is in crisis. Fighting continues between Sudan’s military leader, Abdelfattah Al-Burhan, and his deputy on Sudan’s ruling council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, who commands the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Reuters

Sudan's years of political strife

Below is a timeline of Sudan's political upheavals in recent years, as the country is convulsed by fighting between the army and the main paramilitary group:

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Sudan's years of political strife

Below is a timeline of Sudan's political upheavals in recent years:

Reuters

Sudan's political strife

Sudan's military and a coalition of civilian parties have signed a framework deal aimed at ending a political standoff created by a military coup in October 2021. The deal could revive a transition that began with the 2019 overthrow of autocratic former leader Omar al-Bashir.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sudan's Burhan Says he Won't Run in Upcoming Elections

The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Gen Abdel-Fattah Burhan, said he would not be running in the future elections for a civilian-led government but offered no timeline on when polls might happen for him to step down. Burhan told the Associated Press on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's…

The Independent UK

AP Interview: Sudan ruling general won't run in elections

Sudan’s ruling military general says he will not run in future elections for a civilian-led government, but he offered no timeline on a vote that would clear the way for him to relinquish power

Al Jazeera

US ambassador arrives to post in Sudan following 25-year freeze

The ambassador arrives as Sudan is experiencing widespread unrest, with protesters calling for an end to military rule.

AFP

Sudan coup leader sacks civilians as protesters rally again

Khartoum (AFP) - Sudan's coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Wednesday dismissed the last civilian members of his ruling body as part of a power shift he has proposed, but protesters who have rejected his pledge again took to the streets.

AFP

Sudan anti-coup protests stay on the streets, rejecting army offer

Khartoum (AFP) - Sudanese anti-coup protesters manned barricades on the streets of the capital Wednesday, saying they did not believe promises by the army chief he would make way for a civilian government.

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