In parts of Khartoum that have been taken over by a feared paramilitary force, the civilians who have not fled endure an uneasy coexistence with fighters who are battling the regular army.
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Where Is Omar al-Bashir? Ex-Dictator Mystery Adds to Crisis in Sudan.
After speculation that Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who had been serving a prison sentence, had been freed, the army said that he was being held in a military hospital but provided no evidence.
Civilians Flee Fighting in Sudan for Troubled Neighboring Countries
The clashes have killed more than 400 people and injured thousands more. Those displaced are streaming into nations such as Chad, Egypt and South Sudan, adding to a refugee crisis in the region.
U.S. Evacuates Diplomats From Sudan as Exodus Begins
With hopes fading that two warring generals will end their battle anytime soon, diplomats and other foreigners began heading for Sudan’s doors.
Your Monday Briefing: Evacuations from Sudan
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As War Rages in Sudan, Countries Angle for Advantage
Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources.
No Reprieve in Sudan Even for Eid Holiday as General Rejects Calls for Cease-Fire
Gunfights in the capital, Khartoum, continued for a seventh day, despite pleas for a pause as the Muslim-majority nation marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Your Friday Briefing
The U.S. prepares for a possible evacuation of its embassy in Sudan.
U.S. Positioning Troops for Evacuation of American Embassy in Sudan
Fierce fighting has trapped people in the capital, Khartoum, and the United States says it is “conducting prudent planning” to get diplomatic staff members out.
Your Thursday Briefing
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