Sudan

23 killed, over 130 injured in ceramics factory fire in Sudan

The blast at a factory in a northern suburb was so powerful it blew the tanker into a nearby lot, according to witnesses and a senior civil defence official. Video footage showed people running and shouting for help at the site of the accident. Flames and smoke billowed from the factory as volunteers and security forces tried to put out the fire.

Dec 04, 2019, 07:10 AM IST

Zee News wrap of top stories this hour

Zee News wrap of top stories this hour, 9th August 2019.

Aug 09, 2019, 10:32 AM IST

Zee News wrap of top stories this hour

Zee News wrap of top stories this hour, 9th August 2019.

Aug 09, 2019, 10:32 AM IST

Army Scout Competition: Rival nation's army battered in front of Indian army knights

The competition is designed to promote co-operation, collaboration and team spirit among the contestants and facilitate sharing of best practices, technology and hardware. The five stages of the competition will test the marksmanship, navigation skills, endurance and teamwork amongst the teams under an international panel of judges, experts and arbiters.

Aug 09, 2019, 08:22 AM IST

'Army Scout Masters Competition' for the first time in India, include 8 nations

Ahead of the commencement of the fifth edition of the Army Scout Masters competition from August 5-16, the practice sessions have reached their final leg. The competition will be held at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and a total of eight countries--Armenia, Belarus, China, India, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and Sudan-- are participating.

Aug 09, 2019, 08:08 AM IST

Army Scout Masters Competition 2019: Troops gear up ahead of event

The competition will be held at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan and a total of eight countries--Armenia, Belarus, China, India, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Uzbekistan and Sudan-- are participating.

Aug 02, 2019, 11:59 AM IST

Sudan protesters take over square where Bashir challenged uprising

Thousands of demonstrators, mostly teenagers and people in their early 20s, joined a rally in the square, which continued to grow into the late afternoon. Protesters said they were renaming it from the Green Square to Freedom Square.

Jul 18, 2019, 22:32 PM IST

Some internet service restored in Sudan after court ruling

Sudan`s military rulers said they sought the internet blackout because of security concerns, after security forces carried out a deadly raid on a protest sit-in in Khartoum on June 3.

Jul 09, 2019, 21:03 PM IST

Tens of thousands protest to demand civilian rule in Sudan

Sudan’s military rulers overthrew president Omar al-Bashir on April 11 after months of demonstrations against his rule.

Jun 30, 2019, 19:30 PM IST

Security forces use tear gas to disperse students in Sudan's Khartoum

Demonstrations in Khartoum have become rare since security forces broke up a sit-in outside the Defence Ministry on June 3, leaving more than 100 people dead.

Jun 27, 2019, 22:58 PM 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 military chief says he is ready to resume talks as death toll rises to 60

In a message for the Muslim Eid al-Fitr broadcast on state television, Burhan paid homage to the uprising that began in December and culminated with the military overthrow and arrest of President Omar al-Bashir in April.

Jun 05, 2019, 13:49 PM IST

Four die in Sudan protests as military rulers say won't allow 'chaos'

One policeman and three protesters were killed in Khartoum and many other demonstrators were wounded, state TV said. 

May 14, 2019, 15:41 PM IST

Sudan judges march in Khartoum, join opposition protests

Sudan`s Transitional Military Council and the opposition have been at loggerheads over how long it will take to move to civilian rule after the military removed Omar al-Bashir as president on April 11.

Apr 25, 2019, 21:36 PM IST

Sudan's military council invites opposition for talks

While the opposition has insisted on a swift handover of power to civilians, the military council has said the process could take up to two years.

Apr 24, 2019, 23:55 PM IST

Saudi Arabia, UAE grant USD 3 billion of support to Sudan

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday they had agreed to send Sudan $3 billion worth of aid, throwing a lifeline to its new military leaders after protests led to the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir. 

Apr 21, 2019, 20:56 PM IST

Sudan investigating Bashir after large sums of cash found at home: source

Bashir survived several armed rebellions, economic crises, and attempts by the West to turn him into a pariah during his 30-year rule before he was toppled in a military coup.

Apr 20, 2019, 23:23 PM IST

Sudan protesters demand civilian rule, military council says ready to comply

The Sudanese Professionals` Association (SPA) called for the establishment of a transitional council which would be protected by the armed forces.

Apr 15, 2019, 08:14 AM IST

New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan

During a meeting between the transitional military council and a coalition of opposition groups, the protesters demanded that civilians be included in the council.

Apr 14, 2019, 09:04 AM IST

Sudan's intelligence chief quits, protesters keep up pressure

Defence Minister Awad Ibn Auf stepped down as head of the transitional military council late on Friday after only a day in the post, as protesters demanded faster political change.

Apr 13, 2019, 19:13 PM IST