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Sudan’s Burhan Says Political Talks Ongoing

Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan confirmed on Sunday that talks on a new political framework for the country were being held, but he warned the former ruling party in harsh words not to interfere with the military or in politics. Burhan, head of the country's Sovereign Council, led…

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Sudan's Burhan says political talks ongoing but Bashir loyalists not welcome

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Sudan's Blue Nile region declares state of emergency amid ethnic clashes

The governor of Sudan's southern Blue Nile state declared a state of emergency Friday, giving security forces full powers to stop ethnic fighting that has left 150 people dead. The situation has worsened since last year's coup by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

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Burhan Denies Reaching Bilateral Settlement with Any Sudanese Party

Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan denied reports that he had concluded a bilateral political settlement with any political party in the country. He told senior military officials on Sunday that the armed forces stand at the same distance from everyone and support the steps…

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Sudan Welcomes ‘Economic Integration’ with Ethiopia

Head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held talks on Saturday with Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Tana High- Level Forum on Security in Africa, which kicked off on Oct 14 in Ethiopia’s Bahir Dar city. Discussions touched on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

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Sudanese Parties Close to Reaching Agreement on Civilian Government

The Sudanese are expecting an imminent agreement to form a civilian government, with a civilian president and prime minister. The current head of the Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, is likely to be named commander-in-chief of the army, and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces,…

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Sudan coup leader bids to co-opt pro-democracy movement

Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has tried to reach out to Sudan’s pro-democracy movement.

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Sudan's Leader Says Date for Elections Not Fixed

The head of Sudan's ruling council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan told Reuters late on Thursday that no fixed date had been set for elections, but the military would not wait forever. Burhan, who derailed a political transition 11 months ago by dissolving a civilian-led government, had previously indicated that elections…

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Sudan's leader says date for elections not fixed

The head of Sudan's ruling council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan told Reuters late on Thursday that no fixed date had been set for elections, but the military would not wait forever.

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Sudan generals agree in principle 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.

Reuters

Godfrey: We Expect the Formation of a Sudanese Civilian Gov’t Soon

The head of Sudan’s military-led Sovereignty Council Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Thursday confirmed that he had received the credentials of the first US Ambassador to the North African nation in 25 years, John Godfrey. Burhan affirmed the importance of Khartoum and Washington developing ties and hoped that Godfrey’s appointment…

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Burhan, Salva Kiir Discuss Bilateral Ties, Peace in South Sudan

Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan discussed Tuesday in Juba with President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit bilateral ties and the peace process in South Sudan. Burhan arrived in the South Sudanese capital on Tuesday heading a delegation for a one-day visit to attend the graduation…

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Sudan leader Burhan reshuffles army leadership

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Thursday announced a major reshuffling of the country's military leadership on Thursday, amid political and economic turmoil.

Reuters

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.

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Sudan protesters sceptical military will step aside

Civilian blocs and resistance committees are rushing to build a new front to assume executive functions.

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Sudan's Burhan relieves civilian members of the sovereign council from duties -statement

Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan issued a decree relieving the five civilian members of the sovereign council from their duties, a statement on the council's telegram account said on Wednesday.

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Sudan’s Opposition Guarded on Army Pledge to Leave Talks to Civilians

Sudanese political parties sidelined by a coup last October gave a guarded response on Tuesday to the army's pledge to step aside from a dialogue initiative and let civilian groups hold talks to form a government. The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition said a speech on Monday by…

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Sudan's military coup leader promises rapid return to civilian rule

Sudan's military strongman, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has said the army will make way for a civilian government. The pledge follows months of street protests and repeated calls from the international community for a return to a parliamentary administration.

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Sudan’s General al-Burhan says army stepping back from government

Nine killed in recent anti-military rule protests, with protesters skeptical that the armed forces will now step aside.

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Sudan's Burhan says army to withdraw from political talks

Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said on Monday the army will withdraw from ongoing political talks and allow political and revolutionary groups to form a government of technocrats to lead the transitional period.

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African Union denounces 'dishonest' Sudan talks

The African Union has said it will not be party to talks that exclude significant actors in an effort to get Sudan's transition back on track after last year's military coup.

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Washington Dissatisfied with Israel’s Ties with Sudan

The US administration informed Israel that it is dissatisfied with the progress in relations with the Sudanese leadership and urged it not to normalize ties with the military-led government. The leaked information followed news on the visit of a high-ranking delegation from Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council to Tel Aviv last…

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Sudan lifts state of emergency imposed since coup

Khartoum (AFP) - Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Sunday lifted a state of emergency imposed since last year's military coup, the ruling sovereign council said.

Reuters

Sudan's military leader lifts state of emergency

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Sunday issued a decree lifting a state of emergency that he imposed after seizing control in a military coup on Oct. 25 last year.

Reuters

Sudan's security council recommends lifting emergency law

Sudan's Security and Defense Council recommended on Sunday lifting an emergency law and releasing all detainees who were arrested under it, according to a statement issued by the transitional sovereign council.

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