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The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in April 2023, primarily involves the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. While the fighting began in the country's capital, Khartoum, it has since spread to other regions, including Darfur. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with estimates of 15,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured. The humanitarian crisis is dire, with millions facing severe food shortages. Around 25 million people are in need of assistance, 8.1 million are internally displaced, and 2.9 million people have crossed the border since April 2023. Recent discussions at the United Nations General Assembly highlighted the urgent need for international intervention and support. Meanwhile, the most recent clashes in Khartoum suggest a possible shift in the balance of power, as both sides continue to vie for control amid an increasingly fragmented landscape.Co-hosting this episode is Just Security Executive Editor Matiangai Sirleaf. Matiangai is the Nathan Patz Professor of Law at the University of Maryland School of Law.Joining the show to discuss the conflict's origins and its impact, and the international community's response are Laura Beny, Nisrin Elamin, and Hamid Khalafallah. Laura is a Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, Nisrin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, and Hamid is a Researcher at the University of Manchester. Show Notes:  Laura Nyantung BenyNisrin Elamin (@minlayla77)Hamid Khalafallah (@HamidMurtada)Matiangai V.S. Sirleaf (@matiangai)Paras Shah (@pshah518) Just Security's Sudan coverageMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says Sudan will uphold international law and protect civilians in its war with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Addressing the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday, General al-Burhan blames the paramilitary group for starting the conflict and refusing to end it with the support of some regional countries that, he says, are providing funding and weapons

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This week, pictures of the leader of the paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, better known as Hemedti, at a genocide memorial in Rwanda and in Kenya hugging President William Ruto might have confused many. That's because a civil war has raged in Sudan since last April.It began after Hemedti and the head of the armed forces General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan disagreed on the direction the country was going in and the proposed move towards civilian rule. The most contentious issue were plans to include the Rapid Support Forces's 100,000 troops into the army. With no peace talks in sight, why is the RSF's leader choosing to meet African leaders instead? Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja has been speaking to the BBC's Africa correspondent Anne Soy and Suliman Baldo, an expert on Sudan and Executive Director of the Sudan Transparency and Policy Tracker

*) Israel targets northern and southern Gaza At least 27 Palestinians have been killed early Thursday morning in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa. The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on wide areas in northern and southern Gaza, particularly targeting the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah, the agency cited local sources as saying. The war, now in its third month, began after the October 7 attacks on Israel by Palestinian group Hamas that Israeli officials say killed 1,200 people. US President Joe Biden, whose government has provided Israel with billions of dollars of military aid, on Wednesday gave his sharpest rebuke of the war yet, saying Israel's "indiscriminate bombing" of Gaza was weakening international support. *) Sudan suffering 'one of world's worst humanitarian crisis': UN Nearly 18 million people in Sudan are facing acute hunger because of the ongoing war, an official from the UN food agency says. World Food Program spokeswoman in Sudan, Leni Kinzl said close to 5 million are in emergency levels of food insecurity. Sudan has been mired by fighting between the army, led by General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, head of the ruling Sovereign Council, and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. At least 12,260 victims have been killed and more than 33,000 injured in the conflict, according to UN figures. *) At least 1 killed, 11 injured in Russian airstrikes on Ukraine At least one person has been killed and 11 others injured in overnight Russian airstrikes on Ukraine's southwestern Odessa and southern Kherson regions. Ukrainian Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko said on Telegram that a rocket attack on the Kherson region killed one person and drone attacks on Odessa injured 11 people and damaged residential buildings. In a separate statement, the Ukrainian Air Force claimed that Russia conducted airstrikes “from the temporarily occupied Kherson region in the direction of My-ko-laiv as well as Kherson regions. It further claimed that 41 of the 42 drones launched by Russia were downed by air defence systems, most of which were shot down over the Odessa region. *) Chad votes on new constitution ahead of promised end of military rule Chadians will vote on Sunday on a new constitution, in a key step towards elections promised by the ruling junta and seen as a test of legitimacy for the Deby dynasty's more than 30-year rule. Transitional President General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, whose junta has governed since 2021, had promised to hand power to civilians and hold elections this year before postponing them to 2024. The "yes" vote is expected to win the constitutional referendum after a well-financed campaign by the ruling junta against a divided opposition, which has faced arrest, intimidation and threats for more than a year. *) EU reaches deal to reform electricity market The European Union has reached an agreement to reform the bloc's electricity market in a bid to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and stabilise consumer prices. The EU's plans are aimed at making the market less vulnerable to volatility and were seen as a response to Russia's military offensive against Ukraine, which sent energy prices spiralling for consumers and businesses last year. The deal will have to be endorsed and adopted by both the Council and the Parliament.

Who are the key players in Sudan's new civil war, and what's the "best" way this can play out? ICRC's Dr. Gasim Mohammed takes us behind the scenes!Welcome to another one of our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversations with the people who find themselves immersed in them. On This Episode of Out of the Loop: Sudan is currently in a civil war between two factions of the military: the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The SAF is led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who led the military coup in 2021 that ousted the civilian government. The RSF is led by General Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Darfur. This latest civil war in a nation accustomed to conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis, leading to the displacement of millions who urgently require food and medical assistance. As a fledgling democracy rich in resources but economically struggling, Sudan is a test case for whether democracy can take root in the Arab world. While the current civil war undermines this case, what's the best way this can play out for the people of Sudan — and the world? What can we do to help? And much more! Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on an Out of the Loop episode, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/905 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

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Listen to the Sat. May 20, 2023 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the dismissal by the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, of his adversary over the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Degalo, from the Sovereign Council; Tanzania has requested another 25,000 school desks for students across the country; the state of Zambia is raising awareness about the prevelance of gender based violence; and the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACDC) is digitzing its data base to resolve the continuing problems of public health across the continent. In the second hour we listen to an United Nations press briefing on the burgeoning humanitarian crisis inside the Republic of Sudan where fighting between the RSF and SAF has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of people being displaced. Finally, we continue our commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the predecessor of the African Union (AU). We will review an address delivered by Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz) in New York City right after his trip to Africa and the Middle East during 1964.

Fighting has broken out in Sudan following years of power struggle between the country's military leadership: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the armed forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).However, the origins of this conflict can be traced back to 1956, when Sudan first gained independence from the British-Egyptian Condominium. Since, Sudan has been a country that has tried to establish a civilian, democratic government time and again, but each time has been derailed by a military coup.In today's episode, host James Patton Rogers is joined by the first US Ambassador to South Sudan, Susan D Page, to help make sense of this complex history. From independence in 1956, through to President Omar al-Bashir's 2019 downfall and the 2021 coup, they assess what the history means for events happening right now, and finally, what steps towards peace could look like.Produced by Elena Guthrie, edited by Annie Coloe.For more Warfare content, subscribe to our Warfare newsletter here.If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad free podcasts and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today! To download, go to Android or Apple store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sudan's month-long conflict has been a story of broken ceasefires, constant clashes, mass displacement and an exodus of refugees. Now, a conflict that started in the capital has spread across the country. At the center of this conflict is a bitter rivalry between two generals. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of the country's military, and his former deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sudan is Africa's third largest country, it shares a border with seven other countries in an already volatile region. The longer the conflict drags on, the greater the risk that it could erupt into a civil war - and the greater the danger that the conflict could spill over into surrounding countries.NPR's Asma Khalid speaks with Africa correspondent Emanuel Akinwotu, Middle East correspondent Aya Batrawy, and Michele Kelemen who covers the U.S. State Department. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

On Daybreak Africa: Amnesty International has welcomed a UN Human Rights Council vote to probe human rights abuses committed in the battle for Sudan between the army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Plus, South Sudan authorities hand back over nine abductees to Uganda and western countries consider designating Russia's Wagner Group as a terrorist organization. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

The Sudan war is bloody and brutal. Two great warlords slug it out for dominion. Chances that one or other can win outright are slim. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), and Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, popularly known as Hemedti, the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), compete with one another to exert control over Sudan. The NCF has a detailed blog on the subject. However, Next Century Foundation Secretary General gives his more personal take on the reasons for this latest in the long series of Sudan wars.Support the showReflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2hbd328s Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Humanitarian aid in Sudan to be coordinated by the United Nations. Cabhair dhaonnúil sa tSúdáin le comhordú ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe. The two warring military gangs in Sudan are accusing each other of violating the ceasefire that has been in place since midnight. Tá an dá dhrong mhíleata atá in árach a chéile sa tSúdáin ag cur i leith a chéile go bhfuil siad ag sárú an tsosa chomhraic atá in ainm a bheith i bhfeidhm ón meán oíche. At least 528 people have been killed and 4,600 people have been injured as a result of the fighting between the two factions for more than two weeks. Áirítear 528 duine ar a laghad a bheith maraithe agus 4,600 duine a bheith gortaithe de bharr na cogaíochta idir an dá dhream le breis agus coicís. However, the United Nations believes that many more people have actually been killed. Creideann na Náisiúin Aontaithe, áfach, go bhfuil i bhfad níos mó daoine maraithe i ndáiríre. One of the two factions - paramilitaries loyal to the country's deputy leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo - has said they will abide by the ceasefire, but the other loyal to the country's leader - General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan - says they do not believe they promise the enemy. Tá sé ráite ag ceann den dá dhream – paraimíleataigh atá dílis do leascheannaire na tíre Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo – go gcloífidh siad leis an sos comhraic, ach deir an dream eile atá dílis do cheannaire na tíre – an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan – nach gcreideann siad gealltanais an namhad. Disagreement between the two over the transfer of power to a civilian government is a contributing factor to the war. Easaontas idir an bheirt úd faoi aistriú na cumhachta go rialtas sibhialtach is cionsiocair leis an gcogaíocht. The well-known diplomat Martin Griffiths has been sent to Sudan by the United Nations to try to coordinate relief matters in the country. Tá an taidhleoir aitheanta Martin Griffiths curtha chun na Súdáine ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhféachfaidh sé le cúrsaí fóirithinte sa tír a chomhordú. As a reminder of the lack of organization and the challenge before it, eight tons of relief supplies sent from Jordan to Port Sudan on the Red Sea are still not distributed to the victims. Mar sholaoid ar an easpa eagair agus ar an dúshlán atá roimhe, tá ocht dtonna de sholáthairtí fóirithinte a seoladh ón Iordáin go Port na Súdáine ar an Muir Rua fós gan dáileadh ar lucht an chaill. Fifteen million people in Sudan were dependent on humanitarian aid, especially food, before the fighting started and millions more have now been left destitute as a result. Bhí cúig mhilliún déag duine sa tSúdáin ag brath ar chabhair dhaonnúil, go háirithe bia, sular thosaigh an comhrac agus tá na milliúin eile fágtha ar an gcaolchuid anois dá bharr. In that one, thousands of people are fleeing in all directions. Ina cheann sin, tá na mílte daoine ag teitheadh i ngach aon treo baill. Some of them are facing Chad and the Central African Republic in the west, while others are heading south towards South Sudan and Ethiopia. Tá cuid acu ag tabhairt aghaidh ar Shead agus ar Phoblacht na hAfraice Láir san iarthar, agus cuid eile ag triall ó dheas ar an tSúdáin Theas agus an Aetóip. There is no escape, however, for the base of the people who fled their towns and have to fend for themselves inside Sudan. Níl aon éalú, áfach, ag bunáite na ndaoine a theith óna mbailte agus a chaithfeas seiftiú dóibh féin taobh istigh den tSudáin. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

Sudan, a poor country strategically located south of Egypt, along the Nile and on the Red Sea, has in recent weeks descended into chaos and destruction due to a conflict between two Generals who were supposed to share power. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's Armed Forces and General Dagalo's Rapid Support Force have spared neither each other's troops nor civilians caught in the crossfire. Foreigners, including diplomats, were evacuated or asked to stay out. Who are the internal and external elements involved in the deadly dispute, what are the implications for Israel and the entire region, and what are the prospects for a compromise? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Dr. Nir Boms, Research Fellow, Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University - Dr. Haim Koren, Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt and South Sudan, at Reichman Herzliya. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/us-to-push-mideast-integration-of-israel/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-offers-to-broker-sudan-talks/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-holds-talks-with-sudan/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Europa Stands: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/82926/ TV7 Powers in Play: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/84954/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ Jerusalem Prays: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/135790/ TV7's Times Observer: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/97531/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ Those who wish can send prayer requests to TV7 Israel News in the following ways: Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Email: israelnews@tv7.fi Please be sure to mention your first name and country of residence. Any attached videos should not exceed 20 seconds in duration. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/255cxov5 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com War in Sudan: "At least 50,000 children severely malnourished". Cogadh sa tSúdáin: "50,000 leanbh ar a laghad fíor-mhíchothaithe". The World Health Organization says only 16% of health facilities are functioning in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, due to the destruction caused by the war between two military gangs in the country. Deir an Eagraíocht Dhomhanda Sláinte nach bhfuil ach 16 faoin gcéad de shaoráidí sláinte ag feidhmiú i bpríomhchathair na Súdáine, Cartúm, mar gheall ar an scrios atá déanta ag an gcogaíocht idir dhá dhrong mhíleata sa tír. On top of that, diseases are spreading, food and water are scarce and it is only possible that more people will die under those circumstances, it is said. Ar a mhuin sin, tá galair á scaipeadh, tá bia agus uisce gann agus ní féidir ach go bhfaighidh tuilleadh daoine bás faoi réir na gcúinsí sin, a deirtear. In fact, it is reported that around 50,000 children who are severely malnourished have been treated medically so far and there is no thought that this will be the end. Go deimhin, tuairiscítear go bhfuil cóireáil leighis curtha go dtí seo ar thart ar 50,000 leanbh atá fíor-mhíchothaithe agus gan aon cheapadh gurb in é a dheireadh. A three-day ceasefire that was put in place at the beginning of the week will end this afternoon, and although there is talk of extending it, it is not clear whether the two sides agree on that. Tiocfaidh deireadh tráthnóna le sos comhraic trí lá a cuireadh i bhfeidhm i dtús na seachtaine, agus cé go bhfuil caint ar shíneadh a chur leis níl sé soiléir an bhfuil an dá thaobh ar aon intinn faoi sin. In any case, the ceasefire was breached in places and there were clashes yesterday in the suburbs of Khartoum, in the neighboring city of Omdurman and in the Darfur region close to the border with Chad in western Sudan. Ar aon chuma, sáraíodh an sos comhraic in áiteanna agus bhí caismirtí inné i mbruachbhailte Chartúm, i gcathair chomharsanachta Omdurman agus i réigiún Darfur gar don teorainn le Sead in iarthar na Súdáine. Many people are fleeing the war and the United Nations estimates that 270,000 refugees could seek refuge in Chad and South Sudan. Tá an draoi daoine ag teitheadh ón gcogaíocht agus measann na Náisiúin Aontaithe go bhféadfadh 270,000 dídeanaí tearmann a lorg i Sead agus sa tSúdáin Theas. According to the latest figures, 88 Irish citizens and their families have so far been evacuated from Sudan with the assistance of various countries in the European Union. De réir na bhfigiúrí is deireanaí, tá 88 saoránach Éireannach agus a dteaghlaigh aslonnaithe go dtí seo ón tSúdáin le cúnamh ó thíortha éagsúla san Aontas Eorpach. Since the conflict began on April 15, it is estimated that over 500 people have been killed, that almost 4,200 have been killed and that millions have been left in need. Ó thosaigh an choimhlint ar an 15 Aibreán, áirítear gur maraíodh os cionn 500 duine, gur donaíodh beagnach 4,200 agus go bhfuil na milliúin fágtha ar an ngannchuid. It is said that matters have now gathered from head to head for the fifteen million people in Sudan who were already dependent on humanitarian aid. Deirtear go bhfuil cúrsaí bailithe ó mhaoil go mullach anois do na cúig mhilliún déag duine sa tSúdáin a bhí ag brath ar chabhair dhaonnúil cheana féin. Disagreement between the leader of Sudan, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the deputy leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is the cause of the fighting. Easaontas idir cheannaire na Súdáine, an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, agus an leascheannaire, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, is cionsiocair leis an gcomhrac. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

A three-day ceasefire has allowed some countries to evacuate their citizens from Sudan, where rival military factions have been fighting since 15 April. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's de facto leader, has long been in a bitter power struggle with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, his former deputy. Now, that struggle has become an open conflict.Megan Gibson in London, Katie Stallard in Washington DC and Ido Vock in Berlin discuss Sudan's recent history, the evacuation effort and where local and regional powers stand.Next they turn to the US, where Ron DeSantis's presumed bid for the presidency in 2024 appears to be falling apart. The team discuss DeSantis's fading hopes of beating Donald Trump to the Republican presidential nomination, his stance on abortion rights and why Trump still looms large in American politics.Read more: Megan Gibson asks whether the UK should have seen the Sudan crisis comingKatie Stallard on why Ron DeSantis's campaign is already in troubleKatie on the coming Republican civil war Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2dg57rdy Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Ceasefire in force in Sudan, foreigners being evacuated. Sos comhraic i bhfeidhm sa tSúdáin, eachtrannaigh á n-aslonnú. The two warring military gangs in Sudan have imposed a 72-hour ceasefire this morning. Tá sos comhraic 72 uair an chloig curtha i bhfeidhm ar maidin ag an dá dhrong mhíleata atá in adharca a chéile sa tSúdáin. It makes it a shame to take citizens from other countries out of the country without going through the motions. Fágann sé go bhfuil ionú anois ann saoránaigh ó thíortha eile a thabhairt amach as an tír gan cúrsa na slat a rith. Diplomats from the United States and Saudi Arabia reportedly convinced both sides to implement the ceasefire. Tuairiscítear gur taidhleoirí ó na Stáit Aontaithe agus ón Araib Shádach a chuir ina luí ar an dá thaobh an sos comhraic a chur i bhfeidhm. However, there is always the risk that the ceasefire will not be adhered to, especially since some of the two parties have already breached such temporary arrangements. Tá an baol ann i gcónaí, áfach, nach gcloífear leis an sos comhraic, go háirithe ó sháraigh ceann éigin den dá dhream socruithe sealadacha dá shórt cheana. About 430 people have been killed in ten days in the clashes between one faction loyal to the Sudanese military leader and another loyal to the deputy leader. Áirítear thart ar 430 duine a bheith maraithe le deich lá sna caismirtí idir dhream amháin atá dílis do cheannaire míleata na Súdáine agus dhream eile atá dílis don leascheannaire. They are General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to whom the army base is loyal, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands a large paramilitary force. Sin iad an Ginearál Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, a bhfuil bunáite an airm dílis dó, agus Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, a bhfuil fórsa mór paraimíleata faoina cheannas. Disagreement between those two about the transfer of power to a civilian government caused the conflict. Easaontas idir an bheirt sin faoi aistriú na cumhachta go dtí rialtas sibhialtach údar an imris. It is said that approximately one hundred Irish citizens and their families are ready to leave Sudan if they have the chance and the means. Deirtear go bhfuil tuairim is céad saoránach Éireannach agus a dteaghlaigh réidh le himeacht as an tSúdáin ach an fhaill agus an acmhainn a bheith acu. It is understood that half a hundred people associated with this country have already been taken out of Sudan in the past few days. Tuigtear go bhfuil leathchéad duine atá bainteach leis an tír seo tugtha amach as an tSúdáin cheana féin le cúpla lá. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that they were brought to Djibouti with the help of France and Spain. Tá sé dearbhaithe ag an Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha gur tugadh go Djibouti iad le cúnamh ón bhFrainc agus ón Spáinn. The Government is to send a special emergency team to Djibouti to coordinate the evacuation of people from Sudan. Tá meitheal speisialta éigeandála le cur go Djibouti ag an Rialtas le haslonnú daoine ón tSúdáin a chomhordú. RTÉ News and Current Affairs Nuacht agus Cúrsaí Reatha RTÉ

The head of the Sudanese army says he can see only a military solution to nearly a week of fighting which has left more than three hundred people dead. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he sees no room for talks with his paramilitary opponents of the Rapid Support Forces. Also in the programme: One of the main critics of Tunisia's president - the opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi - has been jailed after being accused of plotting against state security. We hear from his daughter, and the country's Foreign Minister; and the SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, has insisted the test launch of the most powerful rocket ever built was a success - despite it exploding minutes after take off from Texas. (Photo: Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan stands at the podium during a ceremony to sign the framework agreement between military rulers and civilian powers in Khartoum, Sudan on 5 December 2022. Credit: Reuters/El Tayeb Siddig/File Photo)

Fighting erupted on Saturday between army units loyal to General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan's transitional governing Sovereign Council, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, who is deputy head of the council. Morning Majlis discuss the developing situation on the program help listeners understand the reason behind the conflict

Last December, military leaders in Sudan agreed to hand back power to civilian groups. It was seen by many as a move toward ending the ongoing political crisis there. Military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Buran said at the time "The military belongs in the barracks." A transitional two-year period led by civilian leaders was agreed in the deal. But last week the agreement on the transition to civilian rule was postponed and it's unclear when this will finally happen. Sudan has been gripped by crisis since the army overthrew long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja has been speaking to the BBC's Lukwesa Burak about a recent conversation she had with three women who live in the capital Khartoum about life there.

The Middle East is in turmoil. The hope and promise of the 2011 Arab Spring are now a distant memory. The toppling of the decrepit Mubarak regime in Egypt was greeted by many Egyptians with joy. But that elation didn't last long. Since 2014, Egypt is ruled by General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Sisi has changed his uniform for an Armani suit. If you criticize him and his regime you can easily land up in jail or worse. There is something like 60,000 political prisoners in Egypt. In terms of freedom of the press, Egypt ranks 168th out of 180 countries. That doesn't seem to bother Washington. Cairo is a major recipient of U.S. aid and is a lucrative market for Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Northrup Grumman weapons sales. Meanwhile, off the radar screen is the ongoing Saudi/UAE bloodbath in Yemen. Interview by David Barsamian. Recorded at the Middle East Studies Association annual conference.

We look at the impact of the flooding currently affecting several countries in West Africa, with hundreds killed and millions forced to flee their homes. We speak to an organisation providing emergency relief in Nigeria, and an MP from one of Niger's worst-hit regions. Plus, tear gas is fired to disperse protests in Sudan, as demonstrators mark one year since General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan seized power in a coup. And we visit the exhibition in South Africa highlighting the often-overlooked influence of Africa on some of Europe's most celebrated artists.

12 months ago today the Sudanese military, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, took control of the government in a military coup. The prime minister and his cabinet were arrested, the government dissolved. Sudan's economy, which had already been in crisis with high inflation and food, fuel and medicine shortages, plunged further. Thousands of civilians took to the streets to voice their opposition to the military takeover. Before the coup, military and civilian leaders had been sharing power in a transitional government. This union was fragile and had been formed after mass protests in 2019, which eventually led to the end of President Omar al-Bashir's rule. So today Alan Kasujja has been looking at how much has changed in Sudan since the military coup in 2021.

Sudan's military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, says the army will make way for a civilian government. He says the armed forces would not stand in the way of a democratic transition and were committed to working towards elections. He says the military will no longer be involved in talks to end the country's political crisis, with its place in the negotiations taken up by civil society groups.

Sudan's military government has lifted a state of emergency that it imposed after seizing power in a coup six months ago. The country's ruling security and defence council said the decision was made at a meeting headed by the military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. It says the move was aimed at creating the right atmosphere for dialogue. Protests against the military government have continued since the coup in October.

The U.S. Statement Department warns that it will continue to impose punitive measures on leaders who are perpetuating the conflict in South Sudan; The African Union, IGAD, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission have joined other leaders in appealing for calm and urging South Sudanese leaders to pursue dialogue and complete implementing the revitalized peace agreement, The SPLM- IO says it has submitted a number of recommendations to the Sudanese leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan that would pave the way for a smooth implementation of security arrangements in South Sudan.

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appointed 15 ministers to a new government. The move comes almost three months after he seized power in a military coup that derailed a planned transition to elections. Correspondents say the naming of a new government is unlikely to appease the protesters who want the military to quit the political scene entirely. The United States has reiterated that it will not resume economic assistance to Sudan unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appointed 15 ministers to a new government. The move comes almost three months after he seized power in a military coup that derailed a planned transition to elections. Correspondents say the naming of a new government is unlikely to appease the protesters who want the military to quit the political scene entirely. The United States has reiterated that it will not resume economic assistance to Sudan unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has appointed 15 ministers to a new government. The move comes almost three months after he seized power in a military coup that derailed a planned transition to elections. Correspondents say the naming of a new government is unlikely to appease the protesters who want the military to quit the political scene entirely. The United States has reiterated that it will not resume economic assistance to Sudan unless there is an end to violence and a civilian-led government is restored

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This event was co-organised by the LSE Middle East Centre and the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa at the LSE. On 25 October 2021, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency in Sudan, dissolving the government and detaining civilian leadership. Burhan is leader of the joint ruling council. The council's official goal is to hand over leadership to civilians ahead of elections in 2023 Since the beginning of the coup, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors, an independent union of medics, have estimated that more than 200 people have been wounded in anti-coup protests and at least 23 been killed (as of 15 November 2021). Civilians have been taking to the streets daily, promising to keep up the pressure on the transitional military-civilian authority. Speakers will discuss the historical and political context of the latest coup, the effects of the military crackdown on the ground and the international response. Muzan Alneel is a Nonresident Fellow at the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) focusing on people-centric approach to economy, industry, and environment in Sudan. She is a writer and public speaker with an interdisciplinary professional and academic background (engineering, socioeconomics, public policy). Muzan is the co-founder of The Innovation, Science and Technology Think-tank for People Centered Development (ISTiNAD) – Sudan. Nafisa Eltahir is a correspondent covering political and economic news in Sudan as well as Egypt for Reuters News. Before her current posting she reported on the Gulf out of Dubai, and was a fellow at The Intercept. Magdi el-Gizouli is a scholar of the Sudans and a fellow of the Rift Valley Institute. He writes mostly on Sudans' affairs, often on his blog StillSUDAN. Laura Mann is a sociologist and research affiliate of the Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, whose research focuses on the political economy of development, knowledge and technology. Her regional focus is East Africa, particularly Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda, where she has conducted collaborative research on ICTs and digitisation within global agriculture. Before joining the LSE as an assistant professor, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford and at the African Studies Centre in Leiden, and received her PhD from the University of Edinburgh. She is on the Editorial Working Group of the Review of African Political Economy.

Following the military's takeover in Sudan on October 25, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the house arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, it took nearly a month of negotiations to reach an agreement. But there is another significant figure in the country's political dynamics: General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. He is al-Buhan's deputy in the sovereign council and the leader of the Rapid Support Forces, the army's strongest division. As many in Sudan and the region consider him the country's most powerful figure, would he like to become the next president? General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo talks to Al Jazeera.

Following the October 25 military takeover in Sudan, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, senior officials of the government were detained, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was put under house arrest. But after nearly a month of negotiations, the parties have reached a political agreement. Abdalla Hamdok has been released and reinstated as prime minister. But what does the 14-point deal signed with the military mean for the country's democracy? And how much power would the technocratic government hold moving forward? Sudan's Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, talks to Al Jazeera.

It's been less than a month since the army seized power in Sudan. Coup leader General Abdel Fattah al Burhan said he dissolved the government to prevent civil war. But the streets of Khartoum have now become a battleground as civilians resist military rule. Dozens are killed as anti-coup protests turn deadly. But with demonstrators remaining defiant, will the military back down or double down? Guests: Hamid Murtada Sudanese Activist Suzanne Jambo Ex-Sudan People's Liberation Movement Foreign Secretary David Otto Security Expert Specialising in Africa

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was sworn in overnight as the country's leader in the capital Khartoum.

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he will not participate in any government that comes after a transitional period and denied that the army was responsible for the deaths of protesters rallying against the military takeover. The independent Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors says at least 14 demonstrators have been killed and about 300 wounded. Al-Burhan told Al Jazeera that It is our pledge that they are committed to completing the democratic transition, holding elections on time, and committed to not stopping any political activity as long as it is peaceful.

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he will not participate in any government that comes after a transitional period and denied that the army was responsible for the deaths of protesters rallying against the military takeover. The independent Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors says at least 14 demonstrators have been killed and about 300 wounded. Al-Burhan told Al Jazeera that It is our pledge that they are committed to completing the democratic transition, holding elections on time, and committed to not stopping any political activity as long as it is peaceful.

Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan says he will not participate in any government that comes after a transitional period and denied that the army was responsible for the deaths of protesters rallying against the military takeover. The independent Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors says at least 14 demonstrators have been killed and about 300 wounded. Al-Burhan told Al Jazeera that It is our pledge that they are committed to completing the democratic transition, holding elections on time, and committed to not stopping any political activity as long as it is peaceful.

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to accelerate the return to a transitional government following talks with the United States and the United Nations. The UN special envoy for Sudan, Volker Perthes, says the discussions had yielded the outline of a potential deal to reverse last month's coup, including the reinstatement of the deposed prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. He, however, remains under house arrest, though four of his ministers are being released.

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to accelerate the return to a transitional government following talks with the United States and the United Nations. The UN special envoy for Sudan, Volker Perthes, says the discussions had yielded the outline of a potential deal to reverse last month's coup, including the reinstatement of the deposed prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. He, however, remains under house arrest, though four of his ministers are being released.

Sudan's military chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has agreed to accelerate the return to a transitional government following talks with the United States and the United Nations. The UN special envoy for Sudan, Volker Perthes, says the discussions had yielded the outline of a potential deal to reverse last month's coup, including the reinstatement of the deposed prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok. He, however, remains under house arrest, though four of his ministers are being released.

On October 25, soldiers in Sudan arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, announced the dissolution of the government and declared a state of emergency. As the news got out, protesters flooded Khartoum and other cities, demanding his release and a return to the power-sharing agreement between a civilian political alliance, led by Hamdok, and the military, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Then came a deadly crackdown on the mass rallies in the capital Khartoum, killing at least 12 people. But the protests have continued.  On this week's Beyond the Headlines host Ahmed Maher looks at how Sudan's political tensions escalated into a national crisis.

Sudan's political order is crumbling. On 25 October, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and other senior officers ousted the country's civilian government. A week on, it is unclear whether Sudan's fragile transition can be salvaged. While vast demonstrations condemning the power grab pose a serious challenge to the generals, a coalition of military leaders and armed groups have closed ranks in support of the coup. Meanwhile, few Sudanese desire a return to a troubled status quo that struggled to deliver promised reforms. This week Alan is joined by Magdi el-Gizouli, a fellow at the Rift Valley Institute, to make sense of the labyrinthine world of Sudanese politics and ask what happens next. They talk about the resistance facing the military and other armed factions, the defiant new form of popular politics emerging on the streets, the rural-urban divide threatening the country's political stability and the deep economic interests obstructing reform. They ask what a possible deal to end the political impasse could look like, question whether such a deal would be accepted on Khartoum's streets and discuss the major risks facing the country if attempts at resolution fail. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on the Sudan page and read our statement ‘Reversing Sudan's Dangerous Coup'. Make sure to take a look at stillsudan.blogspot.com for more of Magdi's writings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government after soldiers detained civilian leaders Monday in what activists denounced as a “coup”.General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's says to rectify the revolution's course, they have decided to declare a state of emergency nationwide… dissolve the transitional sovereign council, and dissolve the cabinet.His statement came as clashes erupted in the capital Khartoum, with soldiers firing live rounds at people who took to the streets to protest against the power grab.

In Sudan, the military leader has been trying to justify his decision on Monday to rip up the power-sharing arrangement with civilian forces and seize sole power. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said it was done to prevent a civil war. The UN Secretary General has described it as a coup. A senior opposition leader calls for calm heads. Also in the programme, Colombian president Ivan Duque discusses climate change and catching the country's top drug lord. And, Europol has announced that it has arrested 150 people buying and selling drugs and illegal items on the dark web. (Image: A Sudanese protester holds the national flag next to burning tires during a demonstration in the capital Khartoum. Credit: EPA/Mohammed Abu Obaid)

Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government after soldiers detained civilian leaders Monday in what activists denounced as a “coup”.General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's says to rectify the revolution's course, they have decided to declare a state of emergency nationwide… dissolve the transitional sovereign council, and dissolve the cabinet.His statement came as clashes erupted in the capital Khartoum, with soldiers firing live rounds at people who took to the streets to protest against the power grab.

Today in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, calls for civil disobedience came blaring from a loudspeaker attached to a mosque. One voice urged citizens not to go to work to punish the military for betraying the revolution.Related: Protests erupt across Sudan against military coup Yesterday, top generals seized power in Sudan. The military has cut most phone and internet services. Protesters have created blockades of burning tires, and soldiers are pursuing them — reportedly going door to door. Troops fired on crowds a day earlier, killing four protesters, according to doctors.Sudan's ruling general said Tuesday that deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdock was being held for his own safety and would likely be released soon. But he warned that other members of the dissolved government could face trial as protests against the putsch continued in the streets.Related: Sudan's troubled attempt at education reformThe takeover came after weeks of mounting tensions between military and civilian leaders over the course and the pace of Sudan's transition to democracy. It threatened to derail that process, which has progressed in fits and starts since the overthrow of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in a popular uprising two years ago.Related: After the revolution, a secular Sudan?Dalia Abdel-Moneim, a Khartoum resident, joined The World's host Carol Hills to discuss the situation in the nation's capital, where she says the city is tense after all businesses and shops closed, except a few local bodegas. "It's literally a major strike." Daliah Abdel-Moneim, protester, Khartoum, Sudan"It's literally a major strike," Abdel-Moneim said. "Anyone who's out on the street is either going to try and get supplies or just trying to get to family or something. But the city is pretty much dead, and that's, I think, the case throughout the whole country." Carol Hills: There were reports of protests in some places. Soldiers on the streets using live ammunition reportedly have killed at least 10 people — 140 wounded. Do you think the Sudanese army will back down in the face of this kind of violence?Dalia Abdel-Moneim: Absolutely not. If anything, when we went out in 2018 and we stood up strong against [former dictator] Omar al-Bashir and his army, it proved to us that, you know, nothing scares us and we've reached the point of no return. We really can't go back and accept this attempted coup by the military. We'll just keep pushing forward, we'll keep protesting, we'll keep going out in numbers and that the day we're 40 million, there's only so many bullets that the army can have. And even if they shoot at us, they can't kill us all. I mean, honestly, personally, for me, I've just reached that point where I'm like: Do it. Nothing's going to stop us. We really are not going to take it lying down, so to speak.You sound defiant. How broad is popular resistance to this coup? Does it extend beyond major cities? I mean, I'm getting videos of protests in Port Sudan. You know, we're getting calls from all other cities in the country. It's not just Khartoum. We've all been burned by the military in the past. I mean, we have history with the military. It's not good history, and there's no way we will allow history to repeat itself, so to speak. So honestly, I don't think anyone will accept this attempted coup. We're going to stand up to ... we will do whatever we can within our means, and within our limited means, to make sure that what we, the people, want comes to fruition. We want a civilian government. We fought long and hard to have a civilian government, and we're determined to get it. I can't fathom the idea that I can go back to being ruled by the military again. I just can't.Sudan's top General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said today that Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok is at his home and he was in good health and will return home when the crisis is over. He didn't use the word under "arrest." What do you make of that?OK, why wasn't he sitting next to him? If he's fine, if he's not under arrest, why not bring him out? Let him speak to the people. Why did you arrest the other ministers? Why are you firing at the protesters? If you're really trying to save him, be the savior of the revolution. Why cut the internet? Why switch off our phones? The transitional government was a partnership between the military and the civilians, and yet he's putting all the blame on the civilians. If you are a part of the revolution and you do want to save the revolution, you do not go about it by arresting ministers, beating them up, taking them to unknown locations and then coming up today and saying, "Oh yes, the prime minister is with me." Where is he? We want proof. Why isn't the prime minister speaking to us?It's always been a kind of fragile thing — the civilian-military government. Were you worried something like this would happen?Oh, please. I mean, all revolutions are messy. You know, you don't slice it and it comes out in perfect shape. There will always be mistakes made. There will always be problems arising. And we are talking about the destruction of a country for over 30 years. So you're not going to rebuild it in a day or even a year or two, it's going to take time. But we also have to look at the successes that the government has achieved in that short period of time. We were removed from the terrorist-supporting list. We got the sanctions lifted from Sudan. Our debt was relieved. You know, we're getting loans. We're getting help, financial, economic help and development help. You know, we've been welcomed back into the international arena, when for 30 years, we were treated as a pariah state. We were taking the steps in the right direction. And then for the military to come in and then announce that they've overthrown the government. No, you haven't overthrown the government because we, the people, choose the government that we want to govern us.Then, what is behind this power grab? I mean, did military leaders fear prosecution or just a loss of access to lucrative contracts? Why now? I think it's a number of reasons. I think the whole ICC [International Criminal Court] ​​issue coming up was a problem. They weren't enjoying the power that they used to before. I think there's also these fractions within the military itself. I mean, I'm not denying it. There were problems between the civilian and the military side, and there are problems in the country that weren't being addressed properly by the government, but at the end of the day, I don't think the military was willing to step aside and let the civilians take control, with the exception of Sadiq al-Mahdi's rule. The military has always been in power, always — ever since we gained independence. So I don't think it was easy for them to be shunted to the side, so to speak.The Biden administration yesterday suspended $700 million in financial aid to Sudan. Does that matter to the coup plotters? I mean, do they have other financial lifelines?Honestly, I don't think it would make an iota of a difference, because I think they have allies with much deeper pockets, and they will be more than happy to foot the bill, so to speak. Can you imagine military and civilian officials in Sudan sharing power again? Can that idea be revived or is it kind of all or nothing at this point?Honestly, that's the best solution that we could have, because the military is a strong presence. It is a strong entity. We can't ignore it. Can we do it without them? Realpolitik says no. But what we do need is we need two parties who will put the best interests of this country and its people at the forefront. It's not about my political party or your military leanings or my allies and your allies. It's about what's best for this country and its people. And if we can find leaders who are willing to do that, then I think we would be on the right track. But will we find leaders like that? On paper, yes. But in reality, things always change.Dalia, do you intend to keep protesting and to continue to fight back?We're all adamant. You know, we've come too far to go back now. I went out not expecting the numbers to be so large last Thursday, and I was shocked at how many people came out and just proved to me that we are all in the same boat. We all want the same thing. Doesn't matter what age, gender, race, class or where you're from. At the end of the day, we're all Sudanese and we want what's best for our country. And that gave me hope that we're more aware, we know what's happening. They can't fool us anymore, and we will protest until the very bitter end, if need be. But I honestly believe that just like they reached a compromise on June 30, 2019, they will reach a compromise again because our numbers are too big to be ignored.This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. AP contributed to this report. 

Sudan's top general declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading the country's democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government after soldiers detained civilian leaders Monday in what activists denounced as a “coup”.General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's says to rectify the revolution's course, they have decided to declare a state of emergency nationwide… dissolve the transitional sovereign council, and dissolve the cabinet.His statement came as clashes erupted in the capital Khartoum, with soldiers firing live rounds at people who took to the streets to protest against the power grab.

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Sudan's top general Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency and dissolved the joint civilian-military council that has run the country for the past two years; Sudan's military coup today has implications for its neighbors, in terms of diplomatic relations, long-standing disputes and stability; The Norwegian Refugee Council is appealing to Sudan's rulers to protect civilians and keep their commitments to allow humanitarian aid to reach millions of people affected by war

Seven members of the Sudan military have been arrested and will be prosecuted in connection with the killing of two demonstrators in the capital, Khartoum, last week.The head of the interim sovereign council running the country, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, ordered an investigation into Tuesday’s deaths that happened outside the army headquarters in Khartoum.The seven soldiers are due to be prosecuted however many people in Sudan are angry that there has still not been any justice for a far bigger atrocity that happened almost two years ago.

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A senior rebel commander is killed in pre-dawn clashes in Awiel State; General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is sworn is as Sudan's Sovereign Council chief; and the head of the Sudan Liberation Movement meets with President Salva Kiir in Juba.

Can Sudan make the transition to a democratic government? Zeinab Badawi speaks to the head of the military council running the country, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Events have moved at breath-taking speed in Sudan in recent days. Omar al-Bashir is no longer president and is in prison along with his closest associates. And a new military-led council is running the country while protesters continue to call for civilian-led government. So what next for Sudan and how long does General Burhan intend on staying in power? Image: Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (Credit: European Photopress Agency)

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This week, Egypt's parliament approves a motion to amend the country's constitution. The proposed amendments would keep the current President, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in power until 2034. In Libya, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Hifter continues operation to take territory in the country's southwest, including al-Sharara oil field. And in Washington, the US House of Representatives approves a motion to end US support for the war in Yemen as UN representatives in Hodeidah continue working to broker a deal between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi fighters as they contest control of the strategic port city.

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