War in Darfur

Headlines

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...

Headlines

‘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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

Sudan Halts Talks After Trump Extends Sanctions

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday suspended negotiations with Washington aimed at ending sanctions against...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

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...

Headlines

Sudan Hopes US Travel Ban Won’t Harm Sanctions Bid

Sudan expressed hopes on Tuesday that a US court's decision to partially reinstate a travel ban that includes its...

Headlines

Sudan Has Made ‘positive’ Steps On Meeting Sanctions Terms

Sudan has made "positive" steps towards meeting Washington's conditions for permanently lifting 20-year-old sanctions...

News

UN Wishes Eid Mubarak To All Muslims

United Nations Joint Special Representative/Joint Chief Mediator, Jeremiah Mamabolo has sent warm wishes to all Muslims...

Headlines

Refugees From War-Torn S.Sudan Find ‘safety’ In Darfur

Together with her husband and seven children, a hungry and thirsty Shadiya Ibrahim fled war and famine in South Sudan...

Headlines

US Envoy To Sudan Pushes For Aid In Ex-Rebel Bastion

The top US envoy in Sudan pushed Monday for more access to deliver humanitarian aid to Golo as he visited the former...