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. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Halifax’s Sudanese community hosts vigil to raise awareness of Sudan’s deadly unrest
At least 128 people have died in Sudan since June 3. Continue reading
U.S. calls for ‘independent and credible’ investigation into Sudan crackdown
Tibor Nagy said the deadly crackdown “constituted a 180 degree turn in the way events were going with murder, rape, pillaging, by members of the Security Forces.” Continue reading
Sudan court cancels death sentence, orders release of Meriam Ibarahim
A Sudanese woman on death row for apostasy had her sentence cancelled and was ordered released by a Khartoum court on Monday, the country’s official news agency reported. Continue reading
Sudanese woman appeals ‘apostasy’ death sentence
A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for refusing to recant her Christian faith after allegedly converting from Islam has appealed the sentence, her lawyer said. Continue reading
Sudanese woman sentenced to death gives birth in prison
A Sudanese woman sentenced to death after marrying a Christian man has reportedly given birth in prison. Continue reading