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5 killed in west Sudan tribal violence, rights group says
CAIRO (AP) — Two days of tribal violence in western Sudan's long-troubled Darfur region killed at least 5 people, tribal leaders and a rights group said Friday. The violence between African Masalit tribesmen and Arab shepherds in West Darfur erupted Thursday after two armed...
UK: Man charged over 2 fire attacks on people near mosques
LONDON (AP) — British police have charged a 28-year-old man with two counts of attempted murder after men were set on fire near mosques. The West Midlands Police force said Mohammed Abbkr was charged over attacks in London and Birmingham, central England. Abbkr, a...
UN: South Sudan must halt fighting, move faster to elections
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday demanded an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and pushed for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024. The council resolution, which was...
UN renews Sudan arms embargo as Russia and China abstain
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution Wednesday renewing an arms embargo and other sanctions imposed over violence in Sudan’s western Darfur region that began in 2004. Thirteen of the 15 council members voted for the resolution. Russia and China...
Sudan general says military leaders clinging to power
CAIRO (AP) — A powerful paramilitary commander slammed Sudan's ruling generals Tuesday, saying they oppose stepping down to allow for a democratic transition under a civilian administration. Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, said his conflict...
UN envoy says 2023 is a `make or break' year for South Sudan
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. special envoy for South Sudan called 2023 a “make or break” year for the world’s newest nation that has been beset by civil war, saying Monday it’s possible the country can keep its commitment to hold elections in December 2024 but only if there is political...
Sudan court acquits activists accused of killing intel agent
CAIRO (AP) — A Sudanese court Monday acquitted eight activists accused of killing a military intelligence agent at a protest rally last year in the capital, defense lawyers said. The court in Khartoum ordered the activists' release, according to the Lawyers’ Democratic Front, an...
South Sudan's president dismisses political rival's wife
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s president has dismissed the defense minister who is the wife of his longtime political rival, Riek Machar. Machar's office said it occurred without consultations. President Salva Kiir on Friday issued a decree removing Defense...
Doctors: Security forces kill protester near Sudan's capital
CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese security forces shot and killed a protester during an anti-government protest near Khartoum on Tuesday, a medical group said. The Sudan’s Doctors Committee said the man was killed after being shot in the chest while taking part in an anti-government protest...
South Sudan's president calls on refugees to return home
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s president has urged the country’s more than 2 million refugees to return home in his first meeting with displaced people since civil war erupted almost a decade ago. President Salva Kiir’s appeal on Wednesday came as the country prepares...
