Darfur

Egyptian ambassador to Sudan meets ruler of Darfur Region

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 - 06:56 GMT

The Egyptian Embassy in Sudan announced Tuesday that Ambassador Hossam Eissa had met Ruler of Darfur Region Minni Arko Minawi.

Egypt hails peace deal signed between Sudan, Darfur rebel groups in Juba

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 - 06:27 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Monday hailed a peace agreement initiated by Sudan’s transitional government, Sudan Revolutionary Front and rebel forces in South Sudan’s capital, Juba.

Sudan to hand ex-president Bashir to ICC

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 - 02:20 GMT

Sudanese government and rebel groups agreed upon handing over the ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and others to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Egypt expresses condolences for victims of Sudanese plane crash in Darfur

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 - 02:44 GMT

All eighteen passengers, including four children, were killed in the plane crash few minutes after taking off from an airport in the city.

Sudan's Bashir steps down, government sources say

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 09:08 GMT

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has stepped down and consultations are under way to form a transitional council to run the country, government sources and a provincial minister said on Thursday.

Bashir: ‘saboteurs’ from Darfur killed protesters in Sudan

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 - 09:14 GMT

Sudan has plunged into chaos since December 19 when hundreds of Sudanese citizens protested against the deteriorating economic situation.

15 injured in camp clashes in Sudan's Darfur

Mon, 21 May 2018 - 11:23 GMT

Fifteen people, including five servicemen, were injured Monday in clashes between citizens and security forces in a displaced persons camp in Sudan's Darfur.

‘Rage of Desert’ eliminates terrorists in Kufra: Mesmari

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 - 09:47 GMT

Libyan military spokesman Mesmari said that the military operation "Rage of Desert" eliminated terrorist groups in Kufra city, and destroyed 20 of their 4x4 cars.

Militia chief arrest 'dangerous moment' for Sudan's Darfur

Sun, 03 Dec 2017 - 09:39 GMT

By arresting Darfur's powerful militia chief Musa Hilal, Khartoum has tightened its control over Sudan's strife-torn region but analysts say it might open a new chapter of violence.

Sudan clashes kill 10 in Darfur: state media

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 - 09:51 GMT

Ten members of Sudan's controversial counter-insurgency unit have been killed in clashes.

Egyptian police unit in Darfur partakes in social, charity activities

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 - 07:31 GMT

The Egyptian police unit of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in Sudan’s Darfur has participated in a number of social and charity activities.

Switzerland demands release of Swiss woman abducted in Sudan

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 - 05:00 GMT

Switzerland on Sunday called for the quick release of a Swiss woman reported abducted in Sudan's troubled Darfur region.

Three dead after Sudan clashes over Bashir visit to south Darfur

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 - 03:50 GMT

At least three people were killed and more than 20 wounded in protest against a visit by President Omar Al-Bashir

Sudanese military officer killed in North Darfur

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 - 12:04 GMT

Commander of the military intelligence in 21st infantry brigade was killed by a militant in North Darfur state on Sunday.

PAP delegation inspects humanitarian situation in Darfur

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 - 05:10 GMT

(PAP) delegation on Saturday paid a visit to Sudan's South Darfur state to get firsthand information about the security and humanitarian situation there.

Bashir orders clearing Darfur of weapons

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 - 07:34 GMT

Sudanese President Omar al Bashir has stressed the need for clearing Darfur region of weapons as soon as possible.

UN keen on supporting South Sudan refugeesc

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 - 03:50 GMT

UN is keen on continuing efforts to support South Sudanese refugees living in Sudan, the UN high commissioner for refugees said.

Less fighting' in Darfur led to troops cut: UN official

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 - 09:19 GMT

A reduction in fighting in Sudan's Darfur, where a brutal conflict has killed thousands, prompted the UN to downsize the number of peacekeepers deployed there.

US envoy to Sudan pushes for aid in ex-rebel bastion

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 - 05:46 GMT

The top US envoy in Sudan pushed Monday for more access to deliver humanitarian aid to Golo as he visited the former rebel stronghold in war-torn Darfur under tight security.

Sudanese Foreign Minister: relations with Egypt “brotherly”

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 - 05:30 GMT

Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour in a visit to Cairo said relations between Egypt and Sudan have always been considered “holy” and “brotherly”.

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