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Seven Sudan sit-ins cease | Radio Dabanga

Seven sit-ins in Sudan calling for security and stability, justice, and better basic services have been lifted after the authorities promised to meet their demands. Protest vigils continue in North Darfur, South Kordofan, White Nile state, Red Sea state, El … Continue reading

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The Dictator Who Waged War on Darfur Is Gone, but the Killing Goes On – NY Times

The Dictator Who Waged War on Darfur Is Gone, but the Killing Goes On By Declan Walsh July 30, 2020 The ouster of Sudan’s longtime ruler last year stoked hopes for peace in brutalized Darfur. But violence has surged amid … Continue reading

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Civilian governors appointed for Sudan’s 18 states | Radio Dabanga

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok announced the names of the new civilian state governors. Two of them are women. In a televised press conference at the Council of Ministers in Khartoum on Wednesday evening, Hamdok described the appointment of … Continue reading

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Sudan’s Prime Minister chooses 13 of 18 civilian governors: spokesman – Sudan Tribune

July 12, 2020 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese Prime Minister has picked 13 of 18 civilian governors, as he has faced faces an array of challenges (…) Source: Sudan’s Prime Minister chooses 13 of 18 civilian governors: spokesman – Sudan Tribune: … Continue reading

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Armed groups endorse Khartoum deal, request more talks on Darfur peace financing – Sudan Tribune

July 9, 2020 (KHARTOUM) – The armed groups handed over to the Sudanese government their response to a draft agreement on the power-sharing at the (…) Source: Armed groups endorse Khartoum deal, request more talks on Darfur peace financing – … Continue reading

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Sudan sacks local officials in Nertiti in response to protesters’ demand – Sudan Tribune

July 6, 2020 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese authorities decided to remove local officials in the judicial and executive bodies of Nertiti in response (…) Source: Sudan sacks local officials in Nertiti in response to protesters’ demand – Sudan Tribune: Plural … Continue reading

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Talks between Sudan’ peace parties achieve progress in Khartoum – Sudan Tribune

June 29, 2020 (KHARTOUM) – Talks between the government, a delegation of armed groups achieved progress on several sticky issues in the peace (…) Source: Talks between Sudan’ peace parties achieve progress in Khartoum – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and … Continue reading

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Sudan Says It Will Rein in State Firms, Including Those Owned by Security – The New York Times

KHARTOUM — Sudan’s finance ministry said on Sunday it would take control over all state firms, including ones owned by the security forces, as it works to straighten out the country’s faltering economy and open it up to foreign financing. … Continue reading

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US to lift Sudan sanctions after gov’t election: Source

The United States will only lift sanctions on Sudan after a new government is elected, a Sudanese informed source told Anadolu Agency.The US administration formally notified Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok of a six-item plan for normalizing bilateral relations, said … Continue reading

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Sudan’s anti-corruption committee seizes funds | Radio Dabanga

The Sudanese anti-corruption committee instructed funds, accounts, movables, assets and real estate to be seized from several money transfer companies in Sudan. Ousted President Omar Al Bashir received $20 million a month on his personal bank account, the committee discovered. … Continue reading

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