Government officials blamed the bid on supporters of longtime ruler Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who was overthrown in 2019 by a military takeover prompted by widespread popular protests.
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As Sudan Stumbles Toward Peace, a Standoff Over Corpses Is the Latest Obstacle
The Sudanese deposed a dictator, but some fear true stability can never come until the truth is revealed about who killed more than a hundred protesters.
Sudan Signs Peace Deal With Rebel Alliance
After years of bloodshed, the country’s transitional government reached an agreement with most but not all of the groups fighting in Darfur and elsewhere.
Sudan Factions Sign Agreement Paving Way for Civilian Rule
Military leaders and pro-democracy protesters initialed a constitutional declaration aimed at ending months of bloodshed after the ouster of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Killing of Student Protesters in Sudan Sets Off New Unrest, and Worry
Four teenagers and an adult were killed in one of the deadliest episodes in months of unrest. The killings threaten talks to form a new civilian government.
In Sudan, a Secret Meeting and Public Rage Propelled a Power-Sharing Deal
Just a month ago, Sudan’s protest movement appeared crippled. What led the military to suddenly agree to share power? Back-room negotiations, raw street power and a diplomatic shift by Saudi Arabia.
Sudan Power-Sharing Deal Reached by Military and Civilian Leaders
The agreement promises an end to the standoff that has paralyzed the African country since the ouster of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir in April.