Food shortage in Sudan: Third of cash-strapped nation's population faces hunger crisis, says UN agency
The Oct 25 military takeover upended Sudan's transition to democratic rule after three decades of repression and international isolation under autocratic President Omar al-Bashir. Sudan has been on a fragile path to democracy since a popular uprising forced the military to remove al-Bashir and his Islamist government in April 2019.
Jun 17, 2022, 07:30 AM IST
Sudan's Bashir charged on corruption in first public appearance since ouster
Sudan`s ex-president Omar al-Bashir was charged with corruption-related offences on Sunday, as he appeared in public for the first time since he was overthrown in April. Wearing traditional white robes and turban, he was driven to the prosecutor`s office in Khartoum, Reuters witnesses said.
Jun 16, 2019, 21:31 PM IST
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir forced to step down after mass protests
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir was deposed by the army on Thursday and consultations were under way to form a transitional council to run the country, drawing a line under three decades of autocratic power that included allegations of genocide.
Apr 11, 2019, 17:55 PM IST
Sudan's Bashir steps down, government sources say
Tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets in the centre of Khartoum in jubilation, dancing and chanting anti-Bashir slogans.
Apr 11, 2019, 13:49 PM IST
Two more die as anti-government protests rock Sudanese cities
A 24-year-old man died in Omdurman and the second victim, the son of a well-known footballer, had been at a protest at a private iniversity in Khartoum.
Jan 25, 2019, 12:57 PM IST
In Russia, Sudan`s Bashir asks Putin for `protection` from US
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has urged Russia to protect his country from the US.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Three dead after Sudan clashes over Bashir visit to south Darfur: UN
Bashir travelled to Darfur to show progress before a US decision in October on lifting sanctions in return for Sudan meeting conditions, including resolving conflicts and improving humanitarian efforts on the ground.
Sep 22, 2017, 22:50 PM IST
Sudan president will not attend Saudi summit with Donald Trump
Washington had shunned al-Bashir, who has been Sudan's leader since 1989, and is wanted by the ICC on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Sudan's Darfur region.
May 19, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir to attend Saudi summit, no word on Donald Trump meeting: Minister
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will attend a gathering in Saudi Arabia on Saturday but has received no indication whether he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump there, Sudan`s foreign minister said on Wednesday.
May 17, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Sudan`s first Prime Minister since 1989 coup takes oath
A former army general and top aide to President Omar al-Bashir was sworn in Thursday as Sudan`s first prime minister since the post was scrapped in a 1989 Islamist-backed coup.
Mar 02, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
United Nation seeks to raise $952 million aid for Sudan
The United Nations Tuesday launched a global appeal for $952 million to fund Sudan's humanitarian needs in 2016, most of it to help people affected by the deadly conflict in Darfur.
Jul 12, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Bashir declares ceasefire in Blue Nile, South Kordofan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has declared a four-month ceasefire in two states of Blue Nile and South Kordofan, where recent fighting between troops and rebels has left scores of casualties, the army has said.
Jun 18, 2016, 03:50 AM IST
Sudan arrests three opposition figures: Party
Sudanese security agents arrested three opposition figures in Khartoum today, their party said, despite efforts by the government to persuade opponents to join national dialogue talks.
Oct 29, 2015, 01:35 AM IST
