Sudan Coup

• Sudan’s PM Hamdok steps down after failing to restore civilian government

  An economist and former United Nations official, Hamdok became prime minister under a power-sharing agreement between military and civilians.

  Politics

  Jan 2, 2022
  
• Three killed, several wounded in Sudan as security forces disperse anti-coup protesters

  The violence came as thousands of pro-democracy protesters yet again took to the streets across Sudan to rally against the military's takeover last month.

  World

  Nov 13, 2021
  
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• Dozens arrested after Sudan security forces crack down on anti-coup protesters

  The Sudanese military seized power Oct. 25, dissolving the transitional government and arresting dozens of officials and politicians.

  World

  Nov 7, 2021
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• Sudan military coup: At least 3 shot dead amid nationwide protests, doctors say

  In central Khartoum on Saturday there was a heavy military deployment of armed troops that included the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

  Politics

  Oct 30, 2021
• Sudan braces for nationwide protests against military coup, U.S. calls for no violence

  U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sudan’s security forces must respect human rights and any violence against peaceful demonstrators is "unacceptable."

  World

  Oct 30, 2021
• Sudan coup: Military leader boots 6 diplomats who criticized takeover

  The coup threatens to halt Sudan's fitful transition to democracy, which began after the 2019 ouster of long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir in a popular uprising.

  World

  Oct 28, 2021
• Who is Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the military strongman behind Sudan coup?

  Abdel-Fattah Burhan first gained prominence in 2019, when he and other generals toppled Omar al-Bashir, under pressure from mass demonstrations against the autocrat's 30-year rule.

  World

  Oct 27, 2021
• Coups becoming ‘epidemic’ and require global action, says U.N. chief

  International coups are becoming an "epidemic" that need addressing, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday following the recent takeover in Sudan.

  World

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Sudan coup: Protesters block roads, burn tires after military takeover

  The takeover came after weeks of mounting tensions between military and civilian leaders over the course and the pace of Sudan's transition to democracy.

  World

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Sudan military seizes power in apparent coup, arrests prime minister

  Thousands of people flooded into the streets to protest the coup that threatens the country's shaky progress toward democracy.

  World

  Oct 25, 2021