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Tag: Khartoum (Sudan)
Sudan’s Ousted Leader Is Sentenced to Two Years for Corruption
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, accused of genocide in Darfur, was charged with possessing foreign currency and receiving illegal gifts.
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.
Bouncing Back From Crackdown, Protesters Surge Through Sudan’s Streets
Despite an internet ban and threats of violence, protesters massed in a quest for civilian rule, regaining momentum after scores of deaths.
Sudan’s Deposed Dictator Makes First Appearance Since Ouster
As officials led President Omar Hassan al-Bashir from prison to face corruption charges, his former protégé was busy consolidating power.
Al-Bashir to Appear in Court to Face Graft Charges
An appearance by the former dictator Omar Hassan al-Bashir might relieve speculation over whether the junta is holding him or he has fled.
Sudan’s Military Abandons Talks and Opens Fire on Democracy Protesters
As many as 31 people were killed, according to witnesses, as power-sharing talks between pro-democracy protesters and the country’s military rulers collapsed.
Sudan Talks Collapse Amid Clashes in Khartoum
The suspension came as a surprise. Early in the day, the two sides announced that they had agreed on a three-year transition to democratic rule.
Sudan’s Military and Protesters Agree to 3-Year Transition
Sudan’s military and civilian leaders have agreed on a transition to democratic rule, a step toward resolving the country’s political crisis.
Sudan dispatch: Bullets, Tear Gas and Love: Romance Blooms in the Midst of Sudan Protests
After decades of rule under a dictator, a wave of exuberance has rippled across Sudan’s capital as the young revel in newfound freedoms — to speak, party and find love.