Omar Al-Bashir

• Germany, U.S. evacuate Canadians from Sudan with crisis ‘deteriorating rapidly’

  At least 420 people have been killed since the fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15, four years after long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir was toppled.

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  Apr 24, 2023
  
• Sudan protest group rejects United Nations offer for talks with military

  A Sudanese protest group rejected a U.N. initiative to hold talks with the military. The move is a blow to international efforts seeking an end to Sudan's political deadlock.

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  Jan 9, 2022
  
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• Sudan, rebel leaders sign peace deal aimed at ending decades-long civil wars

  Reaching a negotiated settlement with rebels in Sudan's far-flung provinces has been a crucial goal for the transitional government, which assumed power after a popular uprising led the military to overthrow President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.

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  Oct 3, 2020
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• Sudan officials to face international court over war crimes in Darfur

  Al-Bashir, who was overthrown by the military last year amid a public uprising, is wanted by the ICC on charges of crimes against humanity and genocide.

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  Feb 11, 2020
• Former Sudan leader al-Bashir sentenced to 2 years for money laundering, corruption

  Al-Bashir has been in custody since April, when Sudan’s military ousted him after months of nationwide protests. The uprising eventually forced the military into a power-sharing agreement with civilians.

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  Dec 14, 2019
• Thousands take to Sudan streets calling to disband overthrown leader’s party

  Monday's protests renewed demands to step up an independent investigation into the deadly break-up of a protest camp in June, which resulted in dozens of causalities among the protesters.

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  Oct 21, 2019
• Sudanese PM names commission to probe killings at June sit-in

  The sit-in was the culmination of 16 weeks of protests that led to army officers turning against Bashir and replacing him with a military council.

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  Oct 20, 2019
• Sudan, rebel groups set to begin peace talks — Here’s what you should know

  Talks with the rebels are to officially start Monday in neighbouring South Sudan's capital.

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  Oct 13, 2019
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• Omar al-Bashir took millions from Saudi Arabia as Sudan president: court hearings

  He is charged with illicit possession of foreign currency and accepting gifts in an unofficial manner.

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  Aug 19, 2019
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• At least 7 dead in Sudan protests calling for civilian rule

  The demonstrations came amid a weeks-long standoff between the ruling military council and protest leaders.

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  Jun 30, 2019