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Sudan has been at a political impasse since a military coup in October removed the civilian-led government that had been leading the country's transition since the toppling of Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Attempts at wrangling a new power-sharing agreement with the military have so far failed to break the deadlock: a deal with former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok proved fruitless, prompting him to resign in early January. Meanwhile, Sudanese people have mobilised in huge numbers across the country, demanding the military relinquish control of government and calling for a complete overhaul of the status quo. This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Kholood Khair, managing partner at Insight Strategy Partners, to make sense of this shifting political landscape. They talk about the key developments since the coup, both in Khartoum and throughout the country, the ways in which established political actors involved in the transition have responded, and the dynamic forms of civilian mobilisation that are disrupting established political norms. They also delve into the origins, impact and demands of resistance committees and question whether there is any way of bringing these various actors together to break Sudan's crippling political impasse and chart a path to democracy. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on our Sudan page. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Three years ago, BBC radio broadcaster Helena Merriman received a shock diagnosis related to hearing loss after giving birth to her son. This prompted her to explore how people handle life-changing news about their health in a new radio series called Room 5 that airs on Radio 4 this week. Helena joins Emma to discuss the power of resilience. One of the first female bus drivers in the UK says she is fighting to keep her job after a new bus design left her unable to reach the pedals. Emma speaks to Tracey Scholes from Manchester who says that because of her height - five feet - she can no longer drive the new buses safely. The bus company involved say other staff of a similar height to Tracey are able to drive the vehicles safely. New figures from the Office of National Statistics show that an estimated 1.3 million people in the UK have "long Covid" – defined as symptoms lasting more than four weeks. We know that women are more likely to be affected by long Covid, and that it can also occur in children. Dr Nisreen Alwan is Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Southampton. In Sudan, thousands of people have again taken to the streets of the capital, Khartoum, to protest against military rule, following the resignation of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Reports from medics on the ground say more than 50 people have lost their lives since a military coup took place in October last year. For several years, there has been continued unrest in the country, and headlines around the world have shown women at the forefront of the revolution and pro-democracy movement - but is that the full story? And how are things for women there now? Raga Makawi, a Sudanese democracy activist and editor at African Arguments and Will Ross, the BBC's Africa Editor join Emma. Almost 300 years after the Witchcraft Acts were repealed, a bill has been bought forward in the Scottish parliament to pardon those convicted. This comes after a two-year campaign to clear the names of nearly 4,000 people accused of witchcraft, of whom well over half were executed. Zoe Venditozzi co-founded the campaign and co-hosts the Witches of Scotland podcast. Marion Gibson is Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures at the University of Essex and author of Witchcraft: the basics.

Amid daily mass protests in Sudan and the reported lethal shooting of three demonstrators in Khartoum on Thursday, the UN rights office, OHCHR has urged the country's military rulers to respect people's fundamental freedoms.  Tensions have been running high since generals seized power in a coup last October, and there have been daily protests since the resignation of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok last weekend, as OHCHR's Seif Magango tells UN News's Daniel Johnson. 

Amid daily mass protests in Sudan and the reported lethal shooting of three demonstrators in Khartoum on Thursday, the UN rights office, OHCHR has urged the country's military rulers to respect people's fundamental freedoms.  Tensions have been running high since generals seized power in a coup last October, and there have been daily protests since the resignation of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok last weekend, as OHCHR's Seif Magango tells UN News's Daniel Johnson. 

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Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army, who staged a coup in October. Mr Hamdok's decision to quit leaves the army in full control. It is another blow to Sudan's fragile attempts at a transition to democratic rule after a popular uprising led to the overthrow of Sudan's long-term authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Mr Hamdok says the country was at a dangerous turning point that threatens its whole survival. He says he had tried his best to stop the country from sliding towards disaster", but that despite everything that has been done to reach a consensus it has not happened.

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army, who staged a coup in October. Mr Hamdok's decision to quit leaves the army in full control. It is another blow to Sudan's fragile attempts at a transition to democratic rule after a popular uprising led to the overthrow of Sudan's long-term authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Mr Hamdok says the country was at a dangerous turning point that threatens its whole survival. He says he had tried his best to stop the country from sliding towards disaster", but that despite everything that has been done to reach a consensus it has not happened.

Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army, who staged a coup in October. Mr Hamdok's decision to quit leaves the army in full control. It is another blow to Sudan's fragile attempts at a transition to democratic rule after a popular uprising led to the overthrow of Sudan's long-term authoritarian President Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Mr Hamdok says the country was at a dangerous turning point that threatens its whole survival. He says he had tried his best to stop the country from sliding towards disaster", but that despite everything that has been done to reach a consensus it has not happened.

Abdalla Hamdok's resignation comes weeks after he was reinstated by the military following a coup.

Police in Germany foiled an assassination plot against the state of Saxony's political leader. The group behind the plot was reportedly angry about the country's COVID-19 response and vaccine rollout. And in Sudan, anti-military demonstrations continue nationwide after the military coup in October. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was reinstated but now he must create a new government after a wave of official government resignations. Plus, the Swedish city of Gävle has put up its annual Christmas goat, a 100-foot-tall straw structure that's regularly burned down despite the town's attempts to secure it with webcams and guards. There is still time to support The World before our fundraising drive ends on Dec. 31. Your gift ensures that all our coverage on the air, on the web, and via the podcast remains free and accessible to everyone. With a donation of $130 (or $11/month), host Marco Werman will personally thank you on the podcast! Learn more andmake your gift today.

Listen to the Sat. Dec. 4, 2021 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the claims by the Ethioipian government that it is making advances against the TPLF rebels; Sudanese mass organizations are continuing to reject calls from the outside of the country to accept a deal between the restored Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and military coup leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan; Egypt is reporting on the activities surrounding the opening of the Luxor Museum; and France is attempting fortify its relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In the second hour we listen to a briefing from the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention on the status of the pandemic on the continent. Finally, we review some of the most pressing and burning issues taking place in Africa and globally.

For weeks after the military took over Sudan on October 25, an internet shutdown made it hard to speak with people inside the country. But even as a communications blackout meant news was only trickling out of Sudan, the situation on the ground was rapidly changing. After weeks of pressure from the streets of Sudan, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was removed from house arrest and reinstated on November 21. The internet is back, but protests have continued. Is the political crisis in Sudan over? In this episode:  Hiba Morgan (@hiba_morgan), Al Jazeera correspondent Samahir El Mubarak, spokesperson for the Sudanese Professionals Association Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Sudan's military leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has called for the United Nations to support the transitional government. Gen Burhan met the UN special representative to the country, Volker Perthes, who said that despite welcoming the deal for a return to constitutional order, other critical steps need to follow without elaborating. Gen Burhan says he will co-operate with reinstated civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and support the transitional government he forms until elections are held. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki have urged the public to support the deal for the return to a peaceful democracy.

Sudan's military leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has called for the United Nations to support the transitional government. Gen Burhan met the UN special representative to the country, Volker Perthes, who said that despite welcoming the deal for a return to constitutional order, other critical steps need to follow without elaborating. Gen Burhan says he will co-operate with reinstated civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and support the transitional government he forms until elections are held. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki have urged the public to support the deal for the return to a peaceful democracy.

Sudan's military leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has called for the United Nations to support the transitional government. Gen Burhan met the UN special representative to the country, Volker Perthes, who said that despite welcoming the deal for a return to constitutional order, other critical steps need to follow without elaborating. Gen Burhan says he will co-operate with reinstated civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and support the transitional government he forms until elections are held. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the African Union Commission chairperson Moussa Faki have urged the public to support the deal for the return to a peaceful democracy.

Sudan's reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has replaced the country's police chiefs, in a move that came after more than 40 people were killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests following a military coup last month. Hamdok says he had sacked the director-general of the police, Khaled Mahdi Ibrahim al-Emam, and his deputy, Ali Ibrahim. He appointed Anan Hamed Mohamed Omar with Abdelrahman Nasreddine Abdallah as his deputy. Doctors have accused security forces of targeting protesters in the head, neck and torso with live ammunition, as well as with rubber-coated bullets and tear gas canisters. The police have denied reports they opened fire using live bullets.

Sudan's reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has replaced the country's police chiefs, in a move that came after more than 40 people were killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests following a military coup last month. Hamdok says he had sacked the director-general of the police, Khaled Mahdi Ibrahim al-Emam, and his deputy, Ali Ibrahim. He appointed Anan Hamed Mohamed Omar with Abdelrahman Nasreddine Abdallah as his deputy. Doctors have accused security forces of targeting protesters in the head, neck and torso with live ammunition, as well as with rubber-coated bullets and tear gas canisters. The police have denied reports they opened fire using live bullets.

Sudan's reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has replaced the country's police chiefs, in a move that came after more than 40 people were killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests following a military coup last month. Hamdok says he had sacked the director-general of the police, Khaled Mahdi Ibrahim al-Emam, and his deputy, Ali Ibrahim. He appointed Anan Hamed Mohamed Omar with Abdelrahman Nasreddine Abdallah as his deputy. Doctors have accused security forces of targeting protesters in the head, neck and torso with live ammunition, as well as with rubber-coated bullets and tear gas canisters. The police have denied reports they opened fire using live bullets.

On COI #193 Kyle Anzalone discusses several examples of American police abusing, even killing, citizens and covering up the crimes. Police rarely face criminal charges – or any consequences – for misconduct on the clock. However, with growing scrutiny of the broken criminal justice system, some officers have faced accountability.  Kyle breaks down the acquittal of Andrew Coffee IV and how it compares with the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. While other men were acquitted on the grounds of self-defense, the cases are very different. Coffee was charged for murdering his girlfriend, who was actually killed by the cops, and – unlike Rittenhouse – was convicted on a gun charge and still faces 30 years in prison.  The corrupt legacy of the criminal justice system has allowed innocent Americans to rot in prison for decades. Kyle talks about the cases of Ju'zema Goldring, Kevin Strickland, and the Groveland 4.  Kyle explains how the US economic war against the Taliban is killing Afghans. A Red Cross official warned that 20 million will go hungry this winter because of international sanctions.  Kyle updates the US relationship with China. After meeting with Chinese leader Xi, Biden has taken an aggressive stand against the Asian power. The US sailed a destroyer through the Taiwan Strait – a near monthly occurrence under the Biden presidency – and announced new war games in the Philippines Sea with countries from four continents.  Kyle looks at the secretary of state's recent trip to Africa, where Antony Blinken took up an anti-China message. To counter China in Africa, Washington is looking to forge stronger ties with the militaries across the continent. Blinken also warned of rising extremism in Africa, failing to realize the likely cause is – in part – the growing US military presence.  Kyle discusses the growing conflict in Ethiopia as the Tigray People's Liberation Front presses on toward the country's capital. Ethiopian leader Abiy Ahmed is reported to have gone to the front lines to rally his forces.  Kyle breaks down the recent coup in Sudan. The military seized power on October 25 and were met with protests. Though at least 40 demonstrators were gunned down following the putsch, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok eventually returned to power. However, many protesters are unhappy with the terms he accepted to regain his title.  Last, Kyle updates the decade-long conflict in Libya, sparked by Obama's 2011 regime change op and air war. While the country remains fractured, UN-organized elections are set for December. The son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, emerged as a popular candidate, but was disqualified to run by the country's electoral commission.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

On COI #193 Kyle Anzalone discusses several examples of American police abusing, even killing, citizens and covering up the crimes. Police rarely face criminal charges – or any consequences – for misconduct on the clock. However, with growing scrutiny of the broken criminal justice system, some officers have faced accountability.  Kyle breaks down the acquittal of Andrew Coffee IV and how it compares with the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. While other men were acquitted on the grounds of self-defense, the cases are very different. Coffee was charged for murdering his girlfriend, who was actually killed by the cops, and – unlike Rittenhouse – was convicted on a gun charge and still faces 30 years in prison.  The corrupt legacy of the criminal justice system has allowed innocent Americans to rot in prison for decades. Kyle talks about the cases of Ju'zema Goldring, Kevin Strickland, and the Groveland 4.  Kyle explains how the US economic war against the Taliban is killing Afghans. A Red Cross official warned that 20 million will go hungry this winter because of international sanctions.  Kyle updates the US relationship with China. After meeting with Chinese leader Xi, Biden has taken an aggressive stand against the Asian power. The US sailed a destroyer through the Taiwan Strait – a near monthly occurrence under the Biden presidency – and announced new war games in the Philippines Sea with countries from four continents.  Kyle looks at the secretary of state's recent trip to Africa, where Antony Blinken took up an anti-China message. To counter China in Africa, Washington is looking to forge stronger ties with the militaries across the continent. Blinken also warned of rising extremism in Africa, failing to realize the likely cause is – in part – the growing US military presence.  Kyle discusses the growing conflict in Ethiopia as the Tigray People's Liberation Front presses on toward the country's capital. Ethiopian leader Abiy Ahmed is reported to have gone to the front lines to rally his forces.  Kyle breaks down the recent coup in Sudan. The military seized power on October 25 and were met with protests. Though at least 40 demonstrators were gunned down following the putsch, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok eventually returned to power. However, many protesters are unhappy with the terms he accepted to regain his title.  Last, Kyle updates the decade-long conflict in Libya, sparked by Obama's 2011 regime change op and air war. While the country remains fractured, UN-organized elections are set for December. The son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, emerged as a popular candidate, but was disqualified to run by the country's electoral commission.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD

Listen to the Thurs. Nov. 25, 2021 special 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 tragic deaths of 27 migrants drown in the English Channel; the Ethiopian government is seeking to correct the false narrative related to the attacks being levelled at the country from the United States and its surrogates inside the Horn of Africa state; Sudan's restored interim Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has called for the police not to brutalize demonstrators; and Egypt has announced the reopening of the Luxor museum. In the second hour we continue our examination of the exoneration of two men falsely accused of being assassins of Malcolm X. The daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, Malikah, was found dead earlier in the week in Brooklyn, New York. Finally, we pay tribute to the Indigenous people and their struggle to reclaim independence and sovereignty. 

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.

After four weeks under house arrest, Sudan's ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok appeared alongside Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the army chief who ousted him from power on 25th October 2021 and signed a 14-point agreement that both men hailed as an important step forward. The prime minister was reinstated on Sunday after he signed a deal with the military intended to end a bloody standoff that led to dozens of protester deaths and threatened to derail Sudan's fragile transition to democracy. Dr Abdul Elgoni, Sudan Solidarity Group Spokesperson joined to discuss the situation in Sudan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is encouraged by the deal to reverse the military takeover in Sudan. It comes after the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday, following last month's coup when he was put under house arrest. Mr Blinken has called on the authorities not to use excessive force against peaceful protesters. He tweeted that the authorities should now conclude the return to a civilian-led transition.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is encouraged by the deal to reverse the military takeover in Sudan. It comes after the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday, following last month's coup when he was put under house arrest. Mr Blinken has called on the authorities not to use excessive force against peaceful protesters. He tweeted that the authorities should now conclude the return to a civilian-led transition.

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.

Sudan's military has reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and struck a new agreement with him, but pro-democracy activists have dismissed the move. Plus in Kenya, if you have not had the Covid-19 jab, you will not be allowed on public transport or in public spaces. And Somalia's Nimco Happy on the shock and surprise at becoming a worldwide sensation after her song - translated as 'I love you more than my life' - exploded on social media.

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Dr. Sharon Anderson, attorney and business consultant, former law school professor and lecturer at Howard Law, and the CEO and Founder of KCG Consulting Services, joins us to talk about the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, where he was found not guilty on all counts, whether this verdict should come as a surprise, whether the victory of using self-defense as a strategy could empower more vigilantism in the country, and whether too much importance is being attached to this verdict. We also talk about Rittenhouse saying he supports Black Lives Matters, and the case of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, where the accused are also making a self-defense claim. Paul Dobson, journalist and editor at Venezuela Analysis, joins us to talk about the regional elections in Venezuela that took place on Sunday, where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's United Socialist Party of Venezuela and its allies have won big in regional elections, where the opposition participated for the first time in four years. We talk about Western media coverage of the elections, where monitors were present, and how this coverage continues to question the legitimacy of elections there.Niemat Ahmadi, President of the Darfur Women Action Group, tells us about the unfolding situation in Sudan, where an agreement was reached between the military and civilian leaders that led to the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. We discuss the deal made by Hamdok and how this has left many dissatisfied since the military still holds outsized influence in the country, whether we will see continuing protests, and how a run for natural resources may shape the policies of the new government and its relations with its regional neighbors.Chief Richard Sneed, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, joins us to talk about the Tribal Nations Summit that took place at the White House last week to coincide with National Native American Heritage Month, the tribes' relations with the federal government, and whether the Biden administration's promises for funding investment in tribal infrastructure will be followed through.

Under a new signed deal, Sudan's military has reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was ousted following last month's coup. But the agreement has been rejected by angry protesters. So, what's the deal and will it hold? Join host Rob Matheson. With guests: Kholood Khair - Managing Partner at Insight Strategy Partners. Ahmed El-Gaili - Sudanese Lawyer and Legal Commentator. Waleed Madibo - Founder & President of Sudan Policy Forum.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he is encouraged by the deal to reverse the military takeover in Sudan. It comes after the reinstatement of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on Sunday, following last month's coup when he was put under house arrest. Mr Blinken has called on the authorities not to use excessive force against peaceful protesters. He tweeted that the authorities should now conclude the return to a civilian-led transition.

Listen to the Sun. Nov. 21, 2021 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the ongoing media campaign in the United States to misinform the public about the actual developments inside the Horn of Africa state of Ethiopia; in the Republic of Sudan the military junta has reinstated the interim Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok although this is being rejected by other activists within the mass democracy movement; China's foreign ministry has declared that the independence of Taiwan will never by accepted by Beijing; and the international trade crisis is being worsened due to the conflict between the U.S. and China. In the second hour we continue to look deeper into the life, times, contributions and assassination of Malcolm X (Hajj Malik El-Shabazz). We listen to two rare achival audio files and a contemporary segment on the exoneration of two of falsely convicted men tried in the murder during 1966. Finally, we review some of the most pressing and burning issues in Africa and the world.

Sudan's ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok reinstated, after being placed under house arrest during a military coup last month. All political detainees will be released as part of a new agreement between the military, civilian leaders and ex-rebel groups, mediators said. We speak with a leader of the main opposition bloc, which has rejected the new deal. Also in the programme; the Mexicans who have been deported from the US but take the skills they've learnt to built better lives back home; and the government in Britain is launching what it describes as a far-reaching review in potential racial bias in the design of medical devices.

Sudan's military will reportedly reinstate ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok after an agreement was reached among relevant parties.

On this episode, we speak to Sudan's ambassador to the United States, Nureldin Satti. He discusses the coup in Sudan which overthrew Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok just hours after US envoy Jeffrey Feltman was in Khartoum. He also addresses the economic crisis in a country where the majority are impoverished, the legacy of former autocrat Omar al-Bashir, economic ties with China, and much more. Finally, we speak to Philippe Lazzarini, the director-general of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). He discusses the agency facing collapse due to lack of funding, the impact this shortage has had on Palestinian refugees who rely on the agency for a lifeline, his message for Boris Johnson who cut funding for UNRWA, and the agency's work in Gaza, where its schools were a safe haven during the Israeli bombardment campaign this summer. He also talks about the international community's ‘abandonment' of refugees, and much more.

Sudan was once the largest country in Africa –100 times the size if Israel- until a decade ago when South Sudan split from it, but it still has an enormous territory and occupies a strategic location next to Egypt, the Nile River and the maritime route from the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea. Reason enough for its neighbors and other powers to be concerned by the military coup against the civilian half of the power-sharing arrangement in Khartoum set up two years ago and charged with a transition process towards democratic rule. Washington condemned the coup and froze $700 million in aid, but some autocratic Arab leaders only went through the motions in criticizing Gen. Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan and his officers for ousting the cabinet headed by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. What is in the cards for Sudan, and what are the implications for the Middle East and Israel? Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play Host. - Col. (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Co-Host TV7 Middle East Review, Powers-in-Play Panelist, JISS VP and Editor in Chief of the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. - Dr. Haim Koren, former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt and Lecturer at IDC Herzliya. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/major-powers-vie-for-influence-in-sudan/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-holds-talks-with-sudan/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/new-era-of-israel-sudan-ties/ 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 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

Today on Accent of Women we turn our focus to Sudan. On October 25, the Sudanese military carried out a coup, announcing the dissolution of the power-sharing Sovereignty Council and the transitional government. It arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and declared a state of emergency. Since that time, there have been massive street protests, in fact, it is a revolutionary situation on ground there. There's been a media and internet black out for almost three weeks, making it very difficult to obtain information, and convey to the protesters all of the support there is for their struggle.

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.

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement ̶ North is calling on Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to release its deputy chairman Yasir Arman, who served as political advisor to deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok, and other political prisoners; A South Sudan delegation led by President Salva Kiir's security advisor Tut Galuak is in Khartoum to meet with Sudan's military leaders and deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on the political crisis following last week's military takeover; Authorities in Bor County of South Sudan's Jonglei State say they're searching for suspects who attacked a cattle market in Anyidi Payam on Saturday killing two people and injuring another

The Sudan People's Liberation Movement ̶ North is calling on Sudan's military leader General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan to release its deputy chairman Yasir Arman, who served as political advisor to deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok, and other political prisoners; A South Sudan delegation led by President Salva Kiir's security advisor Tut Galuak is in Khartoum to meet with Sudan's military leaders and deposed Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on the political crisis following last week's military takeover; Authorities in Bor County of South Sudan's Jonglei State say they're searching for suspects who attacked a cattle market in Anyidi Payam on Saturday killing two people and injuring another

Five days after a military coup ended the power-sharing government between the army and civilians, large protests are taking place across Sudan to demand the restoration of the administration led by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Also in the programme: the Chinese football Super League finds itself in an unprecedented financial crisis; and the fierce and bloody conflict escalating between the Taliban and the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan. (Photo: People attend demonstrations in support of the civilian government, in Khartoum, on 21 October 2021. Credit: EPA/Mohammed Abu Obaid)

On Monday, Oct. 25, Sudan's military seized control of the country, arresting Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and dissolving the transitional council government that was created to oversee the country's passage to a more democratic system of governance. The coup comes just weeks before the military was expected to hand leadership of the transitional council over to civilians, and General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the head of the Sudanese military, announced on national TV that he was declaring a state of emergency and that the military would be appointing a technocratic government to run the country until elections are held in July 2023. However, already battered by years of dictatorship, revolution, and economic turmoil, on top of the interlocking crises of COVID-19 and global vaccine apartheid, the people of Sudan have risked their lives to take to the streets and rebel against the coup. In this urgent interview, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez speaks with Mubarak Elamin of the Sudan US Policy Network about the unfolding political crisis in Sudan and about the people's democratic fight against the military coup.Pre-Production/Studio/Post-Production: Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Sudan will reopen Khartoum airport to all inbound and outbound flights.The head of civil aviation authority, Gen Ibrahim Adlan, told news agencies that the airport will resume operations.The country suspended flights a day after the military seized power and declared a state of emergency.Most cabinet ministers in the transitional government were also reported to have been detained, although Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been released.

On 25 October, Sudan's military leaders ousted the country's civilian government, detaining Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and several of his ministers. The coup took place two and a half years after a mass uprising that toppled long-standing ruler Omar al-Bashir. The military, fearful of losing their grip over the economy and of facing judicial action for abuses committed during Bashir's rule and against protesters, had been reluctant partners in a transitional power-sharing government. Coming less than a year before a planned handover of power to civilians, the power grab was met with fury on the streets. Demonstrations have erupted in a defiant rejection of military rule. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Naz and Richard are joined by two Crisis Group experts, Murithi Mutiga, Project Director for the Horn of Africa, and Jonas Horner, Senior Analyst for Sudan, to talk about the coup, why it happened and what it means for risks of violence and Sudan's future. They discuss potential splits within the security forces, the possible role played by outside governments, and the way the African Union and Western powers should respond. They also ask if Sudan's generals have overestimated their hand and how to walk them back from the brink. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on the Sudan page and read our statement ‘Reversing Sudan's Dangerous Coup'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the early hours of October 25, reports started to emerge from Sudan that Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok had been arrested. As the hours passed, it became clear what had unfolded: a coup was taking place, two years after Sudan's revolution, and just weeks before a transitional government was to be handed over to civilians. We talk to people in Sudan and the diaspora about what the military takeover could mean for the country's path to civilian governance.  In this episode:  Isma'il Kushkush (@ikushkush), journalist Marine Alneel (@MarineAlneel), protester  Nisrin Elamin (@minlayla77), Assistant Professor of international studies at Bryn Mawr  Connect with The Take:  Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)

Sudan will reopen Khartoum airport to all inbound and outbound flights.The head of civil aviation authority, Gen Ibrahim Adlan, told news agencies that the airport will resume operations.The country suspended flights a day after the military seized power and declared a state of emergency.Most cabinet ministers in the transitional government were also reported to have been detained, although Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been released.

Sudan will reopen Khartoum airport to all inbound and outbound flights.The head of civil aviation authority, Gen Ibrahim Adlan, told news agencies that the airport will resume operations.The country suspended flights a day after the military seized power and declared a state of emergency.Most cabinet ministers in the transitional government were also reported to have been detained, although Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been released.

The 26th UN climate summit, or COP26, begins on Sunday. It's frequently called the “last, best chance” to stave off the worst impacts of climate change. In Sudan, civil disobedience continues against the military coup and arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. Doctors have gone on strike along with other professionals. Mass protests are planned for Oct. 30. Also, thousands of homes have been destroyed on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands in Spain, due to the Cumbre Vieja volcano which has been erupting for more than a month.

As the Party for Socialism and Liberation, we condemn in the harshest terms the brutal military coup that took place on October 25 in Sudan and the subsequent repression and arrests by the Sudanese military forces. We stand in full solidarity with the people of Sudan and the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) in their resistance against the coup. We fully support the call by the SCP and the Sudanese Professional Association for a political strike and for the people to take to the streets in civil disobedience to stand against this power grab by the military forces opposed to the movement for change that began in 2018. This coup is a desperate effort to stop the process of transition of power to the people of Sudan and their legitimate representatives. We are confident that the mass protest movement which SCP is a crucial part of will emerge victorious against this reactionary coup. Long live the people of Sudan and their resistance! Long live the Sudanese Communist Party Hundreds of thousands of people in Sudan are in the streets courageously resisting the coup staged by the military on Monday. The country's top armed forces leader Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the take over and declared a state of emergency. As part of the coup, soldiers arrested Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other high ranking civilian officials, and it was revealed today that Hamdok was being held captive at al-Burhan's personal residence. Read the full article: https://www.liberationnews.org/sudan-massive-resistance-defends-december-revolution-vs-military-coup/

The African Union said on Wednesday it had suspended Sudan until civilian rule in the country is restored, saying it rejected the military takeover as an “unconstitutional” seizure of power. AU said it “strongly condemns the seizure of power” and was suspending Sudan from all AU activities “until the effective restoration of the civilian-led transitional authority”.Sudanese General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday ordered the dissolution of the government and declared a state of emergency, sparking widespread international condemnation. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was placed under military arrest, along with his ministers and civilian members of Sudan's ruling council, sparking angry protests on the streets of Khartoum.Hamdok was later released under close guard, but other ministers and civilian leaders remain in detention.Security forces arrested some anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, in a bid to end three days of demonstrations against the power grab. A number of Western powers have called for an urgent meeting with Hamdok, saying they still recognise the prime minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan.

Head of Africa Peace and Security Governance Programme at the Institute for Security Studies,  Dr. Andrews Atta-Asamoah offered an update on Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, who was placed under house arrest after they had allegedly declined to endorse a coup attempt.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

Tensions came to a critical point on Monday when armed forces detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Cabinet Affairs Minister Khalid Omer Yousif and other top civilian leaders.  

Tensions came to a critical point on Monday when armed forces detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Cabinet Affairs Minister Khalid Omer Yousif and other top civilian leaders.  

Across Sudan, people have taken to the streets to protest a military coup that threatens their hopes for a democratic future.For two years, the country has been run by a tense and volatile power-sharing agreement between civilian and military leaders that was established after former dictator Omar al-Bashir was ousted from power.Tensions came to a critical point on Monday when armed forces detained Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Cabinet Affairs Minister Khalid Omer Yousif and other top civilian leaders.Related: After the revolution, a secular Sudan?“We still don't know any news about the whereabouts of the prime minister, his wife, five of the ministers and a number of political leaders who were arrested in the early hours of this morning,” said Yousif's adviser, Abdelmoniem el-Jack, over the phone from Khartoum.Jack, who is currently in hiding, said the military takeover was driven by three contested issues with the civilian leaders: unification of armed forces, reclaiming of economic resources controlled by the military, and justice for victims of violence during the 2019 revolution and the genocide in Darfur.Related: Sudan's troubled attempt at education reformIn a national TV address on Monday, Gen. Abdul-Fattah al-Burhan, who chaired the Sovereign Council, announced they were dissolving the government and declared a state of emergency.“Usually, when a coup happens in Sudanese history, they always come like this. ... They say given the economic situation, [the] political insecurity that's happening, we've decided to take over the reins of power.”"Jihad Mashamoun, Sudanese political analyst, United Kingdom“Usually, when a coup happens in Sudanese history, they always come like this,” observed Jihad Mashamoun, a Sudanese political analyst based in the United Kingdom. “They say given the economic situation, [the] political insecurity that's happening, we've decided to take over the reins of power.”Indeed, Sudan has been in a near-constant political and economic crisis since the 2019 revolution.  The civilian-led government has been largely unable to address the high prices of basic goods, high unemployment and ongoing political instability in parts of the country. Related: After the revolution, Sudanese women ask what's next? “This has all been rather carefully constructed by the military who have sought to portray the government as unable to do the job of responding to the needs of the Sudanese population and have used that as a pretext now to take control of Sudan's fragile transition."Jonas Horner, senior Sudan analyst, International Crisis Group“This has all been rather carefully constructed by the military who have sought to portray the government as unable to do the job of responding to the needs of the Sudanese population and have used that as a pretext now to take control of Sudan's fragile transition,” said Jonas Horner, senior Sudan analyst at the International Crisis Group.But the military appears to have made a major miscalculation about how the people would respond to them taking over power.“They did not anticipate that people would go out and protest,” Mashamoun said. “They anticipated that the people would just be calm because they got tired of the economic crisis.”Instead, the opposite has been true. The resounding support for civilian leadership has been on display on the streets of Khartoum as peaceful protesters marched outside the army headquarters.“All the streets were blocked by stones and people refusing this thing from the military and refusing to be governed by the military people."Aymen Sayeed, protester, Khartoum, Sudan“All the streets were blocked by stones and people refusing this thing from the military and refusing to be governed by the military people,” said demonstrator Aymen Sayeed over the phone from Khartoum. “Give the power back to the people,” he added via text message to The World after the phone connection disconnected.While the internet and telecommunication services have largely been cut off, trickles of information have come through on social media, shedding light on the scale of civilian mobilization but also the deadly response by armed forces.In a social media post, the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors said at least three people had died and more than 80 people had been injured.Jack, the government adviser, says the international community must act against the leaders of the military coup.“There is a need for whole isolation from the international and regional community against General Burhan, General Hemeti, and all those who are involved in this coup."Abdel-moniem El-Jack, adviser to Cabinet Affairs Minister Khalid Omer Yousif“There is a need for whole isolation from the international and regional community against Gen. Burhan, Gen. [Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo] Hemeti, and all those who are involved in this coup,” said Jack, who called on the United Nations Security Council to sanction the leaders and for the African Union to suspend Sudan's membership.In light of the coup, the United States said it was pausing $700 million in emergency economic support for Sudan that was meant to support the country's democratic transition.

Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has called for an urgent summit of leaders of Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to try and resolve the dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.The talks are seen as last-ditch attempts to revive tripartite talks that collapsed last week in Kinshasa.Ethiopia has vowed to go on with a second filling of the dam during the rainy season beginning June. But Egypt and Sudan want a binding agreement in place before the filling continues.MP Tarek Redwan told a human rights conference in Cairo that Ethiopia’s PM and parliament had twice refused invitations to Egypt to listen to the plight of millions of farmers who were fearful of the impact of the dam on downstream countries.

Sudan has formally requested an expanded mediation team on the dispute over the mega-dam that Ethiopia is building on the Nile River.Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has written to the UN, the Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, who is also the African Union chairman, the European Union and the US.Mr Hamdok in a statement expressed concern over Ethiopia's declared intention to fill the dam for the second time in June without a binding agreement between the three concerned countries.The Sudanese PM says the negotiations will provide significant international and regional support and constitute the required guarantee to build confidence in the negotiations.

State-owned Suna news agency says African Union special envoy to Sudan has arrived in Khartoum to defuse mounting tensions between Sudan and Ethiopia.Ambassador Mohamed El Hacen Ould Lebatt arrived in Khartoum on Thursday and met Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and head of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), Lt-Gen Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan.He also met Sudan's first vice-president Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.Sudan and Ethiopia accuse each other of acts of aggression after clashes erupted last year over an area of fertile land settled by Ethiopian farmers that Sudan says lies in its territory.The two countries are also yet to agree on the construction of a huge dam on the River Nile.