January 17, 2023
Sudan: Drinking Water Agreement Welcomed in Port Sudan, but Activists Question Govt Commitment
Activists in Red Sea state capital Port Sudan have welcomed the agreement between the Red Sea state government and the Sudanese Giad Company*, signed on Sunday, to supply the city… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Teachers Already Discussing 'Next Steps' After Strike, University Protests Continue
Teachers in Khartoum are already discussing "the next steps" to take after the end date of their three-week-long strike action as they are not expecting any positive responses from… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Sudan: El Burhan - Sudan Blue Nile Agreement 'First Step to Addressing All Problems'
A number of Blue Nile region community leaders signed a framework agreement document for peace and peaceful coexistence in Ed Damazin on Sunday. The president of the Sovereignty… Read more »
Sudan: National Museum Prepares for Reopening After Transfer of Its Main Statue
The Sudanese National Museum in Khartoum on Saturday witnessed the transfer of the statue of King Taharqa to a new location in the museum. The moving of the statue, which weighs… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Sudan: Delegation of Darfur Lawyers to Visit Blue Nile Region
The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) has announced that it will send a delegation to the Blue Nile region* this week to visit those affected by the violence that broke out in July last… Read more »
Sudan: First Phase of Lead up to Final Agreement Concludes in Sudan Capital
The first conference, on the removal of empowerment*, which began on Monday, January 9, concluded in the Sudan capital on Thursday. The political process in preparation for the… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Sudan: South Darfur Fires Destroy Homes, Crops - Victims Appeal for Aid
South Darfur witnessed two extensive fires this week, which destroyed large quantities of crops. Locals call for urgent intervention and aid. A huge fire broke out in Antikina… Read more »
Sudan: Man Dies in North Darfur Family Drama, Several Robberies Reported
A North Darfur man has died following what appears to be a family drama, allegedly at the hands of 'one of his relatives'. Two robberies have also been reported in North Darfur. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Sudan: Kenyan President 'Welcomes Sudan Framework Agreement'
Kenya's President William Ruto has welcomed and affirmed his support for Sudan's ongoing work in ratifying the Framework Agreement and forming a civilian government, in a statement… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Sudan: Sudan University Students and Doctors Oppose Study Fees Hike
Students from multiple universities in Sudan continue to oppose hikes in tuition, registration, and examination fees. The Unified Doctors Office called increased study fees… Read more »
Sudan: Further Strikes to Demand Higher Wages Announced Throughout Sudan
University lecturers in Sudan embarked on a strike on Tuesday to protest the Sudanese government leaving a new salary structure out of the current year's budget, as teachers' and… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Sudan: Experts Urge Creation of 'Value Chain' for Sudan's Leather Industry
Experts at the Nyala Trade and Investment Fair in the South Darfur capital have warned of the government's neglect of Sudan's leather industry. They urge the implementation of a… Read more »
Sudan: El Faki - Sudan to Form New Anti-Graft Committee 'Without Former Members'
An 'empowerment removal roadmap conference' was held in Khartoum yesterday morning to initiate the renewal of the empowerment* removal process. A new Empowerment Removal Committee… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Sudan: Current Dialogues Over Thorny Issues Called 'Elitist'
The signatories of Sudan's new framework agreement between the civilian forces of the revolution and the military junta participated in a series of workshops on Sunday. The… Read more »
Sudan: Khartoum Police Hold Suspect in Gang-Rape of Sudan Anti-Graft Politician's Daughter
In a press statement yesterday, the Khartoum state police announced the arrest of the main suspect in the rape of the daughter of a political leader in the Sudanese capital on… Read more »
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January 08, 2023
Sudan: More Than 100 Hurt During January 5 Demo - Sudan Doctors
The Socialist Doctors Association reports that 111 people were injured during Thursday January 5 protests against the Sudan military junta in Khartoum, 39 of whom had to be treated… Read more »
Sudan: 'Disappointing' Stalemate As Sudan Teachers' Strike Continues
The Sudanese Teachers Committee (STC) decided to continue with the comprehensive strike and closure of schools for a period of three weeks, from January 8 until January 28. In a… Read more »
January 06, 2023
Sudan: Police 'Still Controlled By Beliefs and Behaviour of Former Regime'
The use of violence against protesters continues "as in former years", retired Police Lt Col El Tayeb Osman El Samani told Radio Dabanga and explained that "the police are still… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Sudan: Sudan's FFC Factions Divided On Egyptian Dialogue Offer
Sudan's Forces for Freedom and Change-Democratic Block (FFC-DB) faction has announced its support for the Egyptian initiative to open a platform for a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue in… Read more »
Sudan: Activists - 'Anti-Drug Clampdown Could Lead to Further Civil Persecution in Sudan'
Sudanese anti-drug activists and civil society organisations denounced comments made by the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, where he accused… Read more »
Sudan: Students Resist Sudan University Fee Increase
Students from the University of Khartoum closed El Jami'a Street (University Street) on Monday, to protest the refusal of the university administration and the Ministry of Higher… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Sudan: Warring South Darfur Tribes Agree to 'Cessation of Hostilities'
On Monday evening, leaders of the strife riven Daju and Rizeigat tribes signed an agreement to end hostilities under the supervision of the Vice-President of the Sovereignty… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Lawyer - Case of Illegally Held West Darfuri Ignored By Int'l Community
The remaining 95 West Darfur detainees, among them 15 minors, held in Port Sudan Prison resumed their hunger strike. Lawyer Nafeesa Hajar called on the international community to… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Financial Analyst Denounces 'Doubling of Services Fees'
According to financial analyst Hafiz Ismail, the current Minister of Finance should be dismissed. A new government is to review his finance policies "that turned into collecting… Read more »