Sudan:  Several Arrested During Austerity Protests

Radio Dabanga, 20 June 2012

On the fifth day of demonstrations against the deteriorating economic situation in Sudan, the police arrested several students. read more »

Sudan:  Austerity Package Sparks Protests

UN Integrated Regional Information Networks, 20 June 2012

Protests have taken place in Khartoum, nearby Omdurman, and other Sudanese cities over the past few days after Sudanese president Umar Al-Bashir announced a new austerity plan. read more »

Sudan:  Sudan's Cabinet Okays Proposed Budget Cuts

Sudan Tribune, 19 June 2012

The Sudanese council of ministers on Tuesday held an emergency session chaired by President Omer Al-Bashir and approved proposed amendments to the country's 2012 budget. read more »

Sudan:  U.S. Worries Over Sudan's Crackdown On Demonstrators, Foreign Journalist Freed in Khartoum

Sudan Tribune, 19 June 2012

The United States voiced on Tuesday "deep" concerns over the violence with which Sudanese authorities have been responding to peaceful demonstrations against worsening economic ... read more »

Sudan:  Bashir Details Harsh Austerity Plan Before Sudanese Lawmakers

Sudan Tribune, 19 June 2012

President Omer Al-Bashir briefed on Monday Sudanese lawmakers about a series of structural reforms his government will undertake as part of austerity measures aiming to reduces ... read more »

Sudan:  Students Protest for the Second Day in Sudanese Capital

Sudan Tribune, 18 June 2012

Student protests opposed to the government austerity plan continued for the second day on Monday in the Sudanese capital Khartoum and its suburbs. read more »

Sudan:  Protests Grow Despite Bashir Speech (editorial)

Radio Dabanga, 18 June 2012

The Sudanese capital has become the scene for growing protests against austerity measures of the government of President Omar al Bashir. read more »

Sudan:  Khartoum - Further Violence Against Protesters On Third Day of Uprising (press release)

Sudan Tribune, 19 June 2012

On June 18th 2012-Hundreds of university students have taken to the streets for the third day in protest against the deteriorating economic situation in the country and the rapid ... read more »

Sudan:  Student Protests Erupt in Khartoum and Other Sudanese Towns

Sudan Tribune, 17 June 2012

Sporadic demonstrations erupted Sunday in Sudan's capital Khartoum as well as other parts of the country in protest against rising costs of living, drawing the usual violent ... read more »

South Sudan:  Sudan's NCP Approve Partial Removal of Oil Subsidies

Sudan Tribune, 16 June 2012

Sudan's ruling party endorsed a number of drastic economic measures the government intends to enforce including the partial removal of oil subsidies which is seen as highly ... read more »

Sudan:  Salafist Group Calls On Nation's Government to Avoid Ending Fuel Subsidies

Sudan Tribune, 15 June 2012

The Islamist Salafist Ansar Al-Suna group has urged Sudanese authorities to reverse the plan to end fuel subsidies, warning that it will not resolve the country's economic crisis. read more »