Darfur
US Praises Sudan Counter-Terror Efforts
The United States on Thursday praised Sudan's efforts in fighting terrorism ahead of a decision expected in October on...
‘Less Fighting’ In Darfur Led To Troops Cut
A reduction in fighting in Sudan's Darfur, where a brutal conflict has killed thousands, prompted the UN to downsize...
Sudan Party Warns Extended US Sanctions May Encourage Unrest
The party of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir said Thursday it would hold the United States responsible for any...
Sudan Halts Talks After Trump Extends Sanctions
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday suspended negotiations with Washington aimed at ending sanctions against...
Sudan Regrets US Decision To Extend Sanctions But Still Hopeful
Sudan voiced regret on Wednesday over a US decision to keep sanctions in place for another three months but expressed...
Washington Extends Review Period For Sudan Sanctions
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday opted to extend by three months the deadline on whether to lift decades-old...
Sudan May Return To War If US Keeps Sanctions
Sudan could fall back into war if Washington fails to lift decades-old sanctions, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour has...
Sudan Hopes Trump Takes ‘courageous’ Decision To Lift Sanctions
Hopes are running high in Sudan that US President Donald Trump will decide this week to lift Washington's sanctions on...
S.Africa Set For ICC Ruling For Failing To Arrest Bashir
War crimes judges will rule Thursday if South Africa flouted international law by failing to arrest Sudan's President...
AU Chair Questions US Stance On African Peacekeeping
The African Union's new chair Moussa Faki Mahamat on Wednesday questioned US commitment to fighting terrorism on the...
ICC To Rule If S. Africa Broke Rules By Not Arresting Sudan’s Bashir
War crimes judges will Thursday hand down an eagerly anticipated ruling on whether South Africa flouted international...
Sudan’s Bashir Plans Maiden Russia Trip
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir will visit Moscow for the first time in August following an invitation from his...
Sudan Extends Ceasefire In 3 Conflict Zones
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir on Sunday extended a unilateral ceasefire for nearly four months in the war-torn...
Sudan Defends Human Rights Record Against US Criticism
Sudan insisted on Saturday that it respected media and religious freedoms after the United States said it was "very...
Sudan Says UN Troops Cut Shows Darfur A ‘closed Chapter’
The UN Security Council's decision to cut peacekeepers in Darfur shows the conflict in Sudan's war-torn region is a...
UN Approves $600 Mn Budget Cut To Peacekeeping
The United Nations on Friday approved a nearly $600 million cut to its peacekeeping budget following pressure from the...
US ‘concerned’ Over Sudan Human Rights Record
The United States remains "very concerned" about Sudan's human rights record given the restrictions on religious and...
UN Agrees To Draw Down Darfur Peacekeeping Force
The UN Security Council on Thursday agreed to a major drawdown of peacekeepers in Sudan's troubled region of Darfur...
Under US Pressure, UN Agrees On Deep Cuts To Peacekeeping
A deal on cutting nearly $600 million from the UN peacekeeping budget was reached Wednesday following weeks of...