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Sudan peace: the shadow of the al-Bashir regime looms over talks

Three years into the civil war in Sudan that began on 15 April 2023, a coalition of civilian, political and armed factions has launched a new peace initiative.

The Conversation · Jun 4

Omar al-Bashir brutalised Sudan – how his 30-year legacy is playing out today

Since independence in 1956 the Sudanese have lived through 35 coups, attempted coups and coup plots – more than any other African country. When the 2019 uprising against long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir created a military-civilian transitional government, the Sudanese hoped that their country would transition to democratic rule.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2023

Sudanese Opposition Describes Burhan’s Speech as ‘Positive’

A leader in Sudan's opposition Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition has described a speech delivered by head of the Sovereign Transitional Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan earlier this week as a “positive step” that paves the way for an inclusive political process. Burhan’s speech has sparked a debate.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 8, 2022

Sudan's Political Forces to Hold Dialogue after Eid el-Fitr

The UN-African tripartite mechanism has set May 10 to start the second phase of the comprehensive dialogue between Sudan’s civilian and military parties, but excluding the dissolved National Congress Party. The tripartite mechanism includes the United Nations, the African Union (AU), and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The dialogue…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022

Sudan Authorities Release Bashir Era Leaders, Carry out Fresh Wave of Arrests

Sudanese authorities carried out on Wednesday a massive arrest campaign against leaders of Resistance Committees. They also released leading member of the National Congress Party (the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan) Anas Omar and several leading members of the now banned party, which is headed by ousted…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2022