Voters Absent in Sudan's Elections
Analysts say the no-shows at the ballot box may simply show a generalised indifference or disillusionment with politics and not the call by opposition for a boycott.
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Sudan:
Sudan's Presidential and Parliamentary Elections
Ethiopia Government, 13 April 2015
The election for Sudan's President is taking place today, Monday, (April 13) with President Omar Al-Bashir as the front runner. There are 15 other candidates but none are well… Read more »
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Sudan:
Voters Conspicuous By Their Absence
Al Jazeera, 13 April 2015
It's exactly 8am local time (05:00 GMT) in Sudan and polls have just opened. In many African countries, polls and campaigns always makes good TV. The long queues of eager voters:… Read more »
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Sudan:
African Centre Concerned About Sudanese Activist's Safety
Dabanga, 14 April 2015
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) has expressed its "deep concerns" for the safety of Dr Sandra Faroug Kodouda, who was detained on Sunday. Read more »
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Sudan:
The Future of Sudan According to Presidential Candidates
Dabanga, 14 April 2015
Apart from incumbent President Omar Al Bashir, most of the 16 presidential candidates in the 2015 election are not well known, either because they are affiliated to new political… Read more »
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Sudan:
Darfur Displaced Continue Protesting Against the Election
Dabanga, 13 April 2015
Five residents of the Murnei camp for the displaced were injured today, and five others fainted when government forces used tear gas and live bullets to disperse an anti-election… Read more »
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Sudan:
ICGLR Elections Observation Mission in Sudan
ICGLR, 14 April 2015
International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) launched its Observation Mission in Republic of Sudan's general elections taking place from 13th to 15th April, 2015. Read more »
InFocus
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The elections, expected to return incumbent President Omar al-Bashir to power, was shunned by the opposition. Read more »
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Several opposition organisations are calling for a boycott of the April 13 polls. Read more »
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A rally by students to protest against the elections was forcefully dispersed by security forces. Read more »