Sudan Crackdown Extends to Media & Opposition

The United States and the United Nations have condemned Sudan's government for its 'heavy handed' detentions of Khartoum University students, journalists and opposition figures over the course of a ten day crackdown on demonstrations that originated in response to government austerity measures.

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Sudan: U.S. Condemns 'Heavy-Handed' Govt Crackdown (document)

United States Department of State, 26 June 2012

Statement by United States Department of State spokesperson, Victoria Nuland. read more »
Sudan: Students Describe Violent Crackdown by Security Forces (press release)

Human Rights Watch, 26 June 2012

(New York) - Sudan security forces have arrested scores of protesters, opposition members, and journalists, beat people in detention, and used rubber bullets and even live ... read more »
Sudan: Security Forces Assault Students, Set Dorms Ablaze

Radio Dabanga, 26 June 2012

Students and security agents supporting the Khartoum government have entered the dormitories of students in Omdurman to lit fire. read more »

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Sudan Anti-Government Protests Continue

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Al Jazeera English

Publication Date:

24 June 2012

Hundreds of people have protested in Sudan's capital Khartoum, despite a police crackdown on them. Demonstrations against the government's ... see more »

Sudan: Bashir Slams Sudan's Protesters As 'Bubbles', Vows Continued Crackdown

Sudan Tribune, 24 June 2012

In his first response to the wave of protests that has been gripping his country for the past eight days, Sudan's President Omer Al-Bashir sought to downplay the growing unrest and ... read more »
Sudan: Protests Continue Against Austerity Measures

Sudan Tribune, 23 June 2012

Protesters continued to take the street in the Sudanese capital and different other towns for eighth day on Saturday as the police authorities warned they will be dealt with ... read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Rebels to Declare Ceasefire After the Fall of Bashir's Regime

Sudan Tribune, 23 June 2012

The rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement -North (SPLM-N) hailed the recent developments in the protests of the Sudanese people and stated its readiness to declare a l ceasefire ... read more »
Sudan: Country Inches Closer Towards an Arab Spring On Friday

Sudan Tribune, 22 June 2012

The protest movement that began in Sudan six days ago has gained momentum on Friday with serious demonstrations taking place throughout the day in various parts of the capital ... read more »
Sudan: End Crackdown On Protesters and Journalists

Sudan Tribune, 22 June 2012

The Sudanese authorities must end its ruthless crackdown on protests and stop the harassment of journalists covering demonstrations, Amnesty International said after riot police in ... read more »
Sudan: Juba University Closure Hoped to Be Temporary

ThinkAfricaPress, 22 June 2012

Students hope Juba University can overcome its financial and social problems sooner rather than later. read more »

Photo: Al-Jazeera

A group of protesters demonstrating against government's austerity measures.

Sudan: Sudanese MPs Outraged By Surprise Implementation of New Fuel Prices

Sudan Tribune, 21 June 2012

In a tumultuous session on Thursday, members of parliament (MPs) in Sudan accused Finance Minister Ali Mahmoud of circumventing them after he implemented the decision to end fuel ... read more »
Sudan: Sudan Experiences Sixth Day of Anti-Government Protests

Sudan Tribune, 21 June 2012

Anti-government protests in Sudan continued for the sixth day on Thursday amid reports of crackdown on journalists. read more »
Sudan: Khartoum - the Political Economy of Bankruptcy (analysis)

Sudan Tribune, 23 June 2012

Unlike the 30 January 2011 protests the current wave of demonstrations gripping the capital and a number of other towns in the country has tapped into the wider resources of the ... read more »
South Sudan: The Impact of Austerity Measures On Public Services Employees Socio-Economic Conditions (opinion)

The Citizen, 22 June 2012

The news of austerity measures has become a public debate among the Public Employees these days, especially the news of salaries cuts which came in annex 1, Chapter 21, the ... read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Austerity Budget Hurts the Poor (opinion)

Sudan Tribune, 21 June 2012

South Sudan started to think austerity right after the shutdown of oil production earlier this year. read more »

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Sudan: Several Arrested During Austerity Protests

Several students have been arrested and injured as protests against the high cost of living in the country intensify. Read more »
- Sudan: Sudan's Protest Movement Enters Fourth Day Amid Reports of Wide Arrests
- Sudan: Sudanese Opposition Forces Call to Overthrow Bashir's Regime
Is Sudan's Government Bankrupt?

The austerity measures that government is currently applying to restore the struggling economy are a reflection of the level of bankruptcy in state coffers says Finance Minister ... Read more »
- Sudan: Minister Admits 'Bankruptcy' of Government
- Sudan: Sudanese Opposition to Protest Against Increase in Fuel Prices

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