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Sudan’s ruling council, rebel leaders agree on peace talks roadmap – Reuters

JUBA (Reuters) – Sudan’s ruling council and rebel leaders have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks that are expected to begin in October and last about two months, officials from both sides said on Wednesday. Source: Sudan’s ruling council, … Continue reading

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Sudan’s prime minister to join peace talks in Juba with rebels – Reuters

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – New Sudan prime minister Abdalla Hamdok will head to South Sudan for peace talks between the ruling sovereign council and rebel leaders, the information minister said on Tuesday. Source: Sudan’s prime minister to join peace talks in … Continue reading

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Sudan peace talks open in Juba | Radio Tamazuj

JUBA – 9 SEP 2019 Sudan peace talks open in Juba South Sudan President Salva Kiir opens Sudan peace talks in Juba on 9 September, 2019 (Radio Tamazuj) Peace talks aimed at ending conflicts in Sudan began in South Sudan’s … Continue reading

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SPLM North U-turn on negotiations with Sudan govt | Radio Dabanga

The SPLM North (SPLM-N) faction headed by Abdelaziz El Hilu, has decided to enter into negotiations with the Sudanese interim government. SPLM-N spokesman Jaber Kumondan Komi said in a statement that the armed movement seeks to reach a comprehensive and … Continue reading

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U.S. to keep up pressure on Sudan as it discusses lifting sanctions: official – Reuters

Source: U.S. to keep up pressure on Sudan as it discusses lifting sanctions: official – Reuters

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Public Designation of Sudan’s Salah Gosh under Section 7031(c) – United States Department of State

Today, the United States designated Salah Abdalla Mohamed Mohamed Salih, known as Salah Gosh, the former director general of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS), under Section 7031(c) of the FY 2019 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related … Continue reading

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Can Sudan Achieve Peace and Democratic Transition? | Chatham House

Sudan has a unique opportunity to embrace democratic transition but there is no room for complacency. Comprehensive reforms and a united democratic front will be key to achieving peace, freedom and justice, as will continued international pressure. Source: Can Sudan … Continue reading

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Op-ed: The Constitutional Charter and the future of Sudan | Radio Dabanga

The “Constitutional Charter” (CC) signed on August 4 is an inspiring read, if stripped from the grim context in which it has been brought into being—if we forget the many hundreds who have been killed, wounded, raped, and tortured in … Continue reading

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Sudan: Signing of Constitutional Declaration heralds start of comprehensive peace process | Radio Dabanga

Sudan’s ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the opposition Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) will sign a final agreement on Saturday August 17 in the presence of regional and international representatives, after they signed the Constitutional Declaration yesterday. Source: … Continue reading

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Military and Civilian Leaders in Sudan Inch Forward With Political Deal – The New York Times

Military and Civilian Leaders in Sudan Inch Forward With Political Deal By Declan Walsh July 17, 2019 The power-sharing agreement is another step on the country’s fraught transition to democracy. But key details have yet to be worked out.

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