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Death Toll Rises as China, Russia Block UN Action on Sudan

The number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside the Defence Ministry in central Khartoum has risen to 60. At the United Nations, China and Russia have blocked a bid at the Security Council to condemn the killing of civilians and to issue a pressing call from world powers for an immediate halt to the violence.

Sudan: Death Toll Rises as China, Russia Block UN Action

allAfrica, 5 June 2019

The number of people killed since security forces stormed a protest camp outside the Defence Ministry in central Khartoum has risen to 60, according to a Reuters report quoting… Read more »

Photo: Al Jazeera English/YouTube

Soldiers on the streets of Khartoum, June 4, 2019.
Photo: Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera continued carrying live coverage in Khartoum Monday despite its staff being banned from working in Sudan.
Photo: Jason Patinkin/Voice of America

Inside the sit-in, journalists continued their protest for press freedom in Sudan.

Africa: This Is How Our Revolution in Egypt Failed. Sudan, Please Be Warned.

African Arguments, 5 June 2019

After Egypt's 2011 revolution, the military soon acted to retake power. Today, Sudan's military is behaving and talking in the exact same way. Read more »
Sudan: Dozens Die As Military Cancels Deal With Protesters

Deutsche Welle, 5 June 2019

The military council said it will not uphold an agreement with the opposition after it rejected a plan for quicker elections. Demonstrators called the deaths of 60 people a "bloody… Read more »
Sudan: Why the World Should Back Democracy in Sudan and How

allAfrica, 4 June 2019

For nearly six weeks, since Sudan’s military relented in the face massive civilian protests and removed longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir from power, the country has been… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Army Urges Elections After Brutal Crackdown On Protesters

Deutsche Welle, 4 June 2019

The Sudanese military has promised elections after its agreement with the main opposition coalition broke down. The announcement comes after dozens of protesters were killed by the… Read more »
Sudan: 13+ Dead As Junta Ends Khartoum Sit-in By Force

Radio Dabanga, 3 June 2019

At least 13 protestors are believed to have been killed when the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and police forcibly ended the sit-in that has been sustained since April 6 at… Read more »
Sudan: Army Rulers End Talks, Opposition Declares 'Escalation of Revolution'

Deutsche Welle, 4 June 2019

Sudan is lurching closer to a vicious cycle of violence as miltiary rulers and protesters harden their positions. The opposition has vowed to topple the military council after at… Read more »
Sudan: Halt Attacks On Protesters

HRW, 4 June 2019

Sudan's forces violently attacked protesters, bystanders, and medical workers on June 3, 2019, reportedly killing at least 35 people and injuring hundreds, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Sudan: Security Forces Stop Freedom of Press Protest

VOA, 3 June 2019

Sudanese security forces halted a protest by journalists in Khartoum Sunday over authorities' decision to shut down the local office of Al-Jazeera television. Read more »
Sudan: Three Dead As Police Try to Disperse Protest

Deutsche Welle, 3 June 2019

A group of Sudanese doctors has said that security forces used live rounds on peaceful protesters. Demonstrators are demanding civilian rule, after a military council took over… Read more »

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British Ambassador to Sudan: Military Government a 'Security Threat'

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Al Jazeera/YouTube

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Al Jazeera/YouTube

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3 June 2019

Protest leaders have called for a general strike and nationwide civil disobedience until the military government is overthrown. Al Jazeera speaks to ... see more »

Sudan: African Union Deplores Deadly Dispersal of Khartoum Sit-in

Radio Dabanga, 3 June 2019

The African Union (AU) has issued a statement strongly condemning the violence that erupted in Khartoum today. At least 13 protestors have been killed when the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
Sudan: UN Chief Condemns Killing of Protesters by Security Forces

VOA, 3 June 2019

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a Monday attack by Sudanese security forces that broke up a protest site in Khartoum and killed or wounded dozens of… Read more »
Sudan: International Community Should Impose Sanctions in Response to 'Senseless Slaughter'

AI London, 3 June 2019

"Today's bloodshed shows that the transitional authorities have utterly failed to turn the page on Sudan's appalling human rights record" - Sarah Jackson Read more »
Sudan: Enough Project Condemns Military Attack on Civilian Protesters in Khartoum

ENOUGH, 3 June 2019

Today, in a violent offensive action, Sudanese security forces attacked peaceful protesters in the capital Khartoum, killing at least 13 people, according to the latest reports… Read more »
Sudan: Statement By the Spokesperson On the Current Situation in Sudan

EASS, 3 June 2019

The use of violence today against protesters and other civilians has led to deplorable loss of life. We express our condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Read more »
Sudan: Germany Calls for 'Immediate' End to Violence

Deutsche Welle, 3 June 2019

The violence in Sudan "cannot be justified," the German Foreign Ministry said after Sudanese forces allegedly killed numerous peaceful protesters in Khartoum. Many global powers… Read more »
Egypt: Opinion - Sudan Must Not Become Another Egypt

Deutsche Welle, 3 June 2019

The conflict between Sudan's ruling military council and protesters is worsening, with reports of deaths and injuries in Khartoum. After months of peaceful protest, demonstrators… Read more »