Sudan fighting in its 27th day: A list of key events Sources report progress on mediation efforts in Jeddah as a hunger crisis looms for millions of Sudanese. Al Jazeera · May 11, 2023
Saudi King invites Syria's Assad to attend Arab League summit -Syrian state media Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz invited Syria's President Bashar al-Assad to attend an Arab League summit in the Gulf country's city of Jeddah, the Syrian state media reported on Wednesday. Reuters · May 10, 2023
Sudan fighting in its 26th day: A list of key events Heavy air raids and looting reported in central Khartoum as truce talks in Jeddah target a short-term ceasefire. Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023
Sudan fighting in its 25th day: A list of key events Air raids shake the capital as truce talks stall in Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023
From pariah to peacemaker? New chapter for Mohammed bin Salman's Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's crown prince is mending fences with Syria and Iran, soothing rivalries with Gulf rivals and now welcoming the Biden administration's point man on security to Jeddah. Ten months after that frosty fist bump with the US president, Mohammed bin Salman is talking peace-brokering in Sudan and a winding… France 24 · May 8, 2023
Sudanese pin hopes on Jeddah talks between warring factions Sudanese are pinning their hopes on talks in Saudi Arabia between envoys of warring factions to end bloodshed that has killed hundreds and triggered a mass exodus, but there is no sign lasting relief will come anytime soon. Reuters · May 8, 2023
Rival Sudan forces urged to respect ceasefire to allow humanitarian convoys Sudan's warring parties were continuing face-to-face talks on Monday in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah as international mediators pressed to end a conflict that has left nearly 600 people dead forced thousands to flee the country. Radio France Internationale · May 8, 2023
Aston Martin senses "opportunity" for Miami F1 win despite Alonso scepticism Helped by problems for Max Verstappen and a red flag that curtailed track action, Alonso qualified second behind Sergio Perez in Florida, matching his previous best performance of the year in Jeddah. Motorsport · May 7, 2023
Aston Martin senses “opportunity” for Miami F1 win despite Alonso scepticism Helped by problems for Max Verstappen and a red flag that curtailed track action Alonso qualified second behind Sergio Perez in Florida, matching his previous best performance of the year in Jeddah. Autosport · May 7, 2023
Sudan's warring sides begin talks amid pressure to end fighting Sudan’s warring sides were beginning talks Saturday that aim to firm up a shaky cease-fire after three weeks of fierce fighting that has killed hundreds and pushed the African country to the brink of collapse, the United States and Saudi Arabia said. France 24 · May 6, 2023
Rival Sudan factions meet in Saudi Arabia as pressure mounts US-Saudi-led initiative in Jeddah is the first serious attempt to end fighting that has thrown Sudan into chaos. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2023
Saudi Arabia volunteers to broker peace between Sudan’s rival forces Khartoum residents caught between government and rebel forces have a glimmer of hope thanks to Saudi-mediated talks The New Daily · May 6, 2023
Sudan paramilitary RSF to attend Jeddah talks with armed forces Envoys from Sudan's warring military factions - the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - were in Jeddah for talks on Saturday, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said, as international mediators pressed for an end to the three-week old conflict. Reuters · May 6, 2023
Sudan rivals talking but clashes persist KHARTOUM: The US and Saudi governments confirmed direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces would start in Jeddah on Saturday, even as fighting showed little signs of abating in the Sudanese capital. Bangkok Post · May 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 NHS doctors stuck in Saudi Arabia after fleeing Sudan fighting Glasgow registrars unsure if UK will grant visas for immediate family members who also escaped Khartoum
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023 Aboul Gheit Anticipates Significant Outcome for Upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit anticipated that the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19, will make a significant impact on the overall Arab situation. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Aboul Gheit announced that Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene a…
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023 Jeddah Meeting Issues 16 Recommendations, Sudan Calls for Non-Interference Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and discussed the developments in Sudan. The meeting, attended by permanent delegates, issued 16 recommendations stressing the need to maintain Sudan's security and stability, respect its unity, sovereignty, and territorial…
WEKU · May 3, 2023 Port Sudan is a refuge for foreigners and families trying to escape the fighting The Sudanese city of Port Sudan has been overwhelmed by people trying to flee the growing conflict in the country and make their way by ship across the Red Sea to the Saudi city of Jeddah.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023 OIC Says May Send Senior Delegation to Sudan The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss the developments in Sudan. The meeting was held at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC executive committee. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha said the organization will work with the…
The Times of India · May 3, 2023 'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai JEDDAH: Under 'Operation Kaveri', the 12th flight carrying 231 stranded Indian evacuees, departed from Jeddah on a Mumbai-bound flight.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023 Jeddah Hosts Preliminary Regatta of 37th America’s Cup in Red Sea Waters Jeddah is scheduled to host the second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) in the waters of the Red Sea between November 30 and December 3, 2023, making it the only venue outside of Spain to host an America’s Cup regatta during the 37th America’s Cup cycle, state…
The Hindu · May 2, 2023 Sudan crisis: 231 Indians reach Ahmedabad from Jeddah India has set up separate control rooms in Jeddah, Port Sudan and the India embassy in Khartoum has been coordinating with them besides being in touch with the Ministry of External Affairs’ headquarters in Delhi
Reuters · May 1, 2023 Factbox-Countries rush to evacuate foreign citizens from Sudan Countries have conducted one of the biggest international evacuations in years as their nationals flee the sudden outbreak of fighting in Sudan.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023 OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the developments in Sudan. The meeting will be held at the request of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC summit. The meeting will be held at the OIC’s headquarters in the Saudi coastal city…
The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023 229 more Indians reach home from war-torn Sudan India brought home another batch of 229 people in Bengaluru on April 30 under its mission to evacuate stranded Indians from violence-hit Sudan.