Sudan

Sudan’s president told to recognize Israel to quell protests

President of Sudan says he was advised to normalize relations with Israel in bid to quell protests.

Secret meeting, talks on aid: Contacts to renew Sudan relations

Special Foreign Ministry envoy met secretly year ago in Istanbul with senior Khartoum officials to renew dialogue between two countries.

An Israel-Sudan relationship in the offing?

Israel reportedly in talks with several African nations, including Sudan, to allow flights from Israel to South America in their airspace.

Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy 'resort' in Sudan

New film recounts secret Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews via secret outpost on Sudanese coast.

Israel grants legal status to 300 infiltrators

Despite entering the country illegally, 300 Sudanese infiltrators given temporary residency status, after court freezes deportation plan.

Erdogan 'laughs off' call to arrest genocidal Sudanese leader

Turkish president ridicules 'absurd' ICC request for Turkey to arrest Sudanese leader accused murdering hundreds of thousands of people.

Israel grants refugees residency status

200 Sudanese refugees granted residency status in Israel.

War in Sudan sparks major need for humanitarian aid

War in the Republic of South Sudan affects its citizens welfare to a critical degree.

Report: Trump to restrict immigration from some Muslim countries

Trump expected to sign several orders restricting immigration from Syria and six other Middle Eastern or African countries, say sources.

Obama to ease sanctions against Sudan

Days before leaving office, the Obama administration to ease sanctions against Sudan in response to its "positive actions".

EU: Safe to send Eritreans home

European Union report says it's safe to send Eritreans home, returnees face no consequences.

UN finds weapons suppliers fueling South Sudan war

Arms deals with Europe, Israel fuel South Sudan war; UN threatens to impose arms embargo to end fighting.

Amnesty International: Sudan used chemical weapons on own people

Sudanese government carried out multiple attacks using chemical weapons on own civilians, according to report by Amnesty International

IDF soldier recounts shooting Sudanese terrorist

'I jumped out of the bus, grabbed the stabbed soldier's gun and ran after the terrorist,' says soldier who eliminated Kamel Hassan.

Sudan-Israel ties? Not so fast, says Sudanese government

After Sudan’s Foreign Minister hints that ties with Israel could be considered, Khartoum says the comments were taken out of context.

70 Sudanese Have Joined ISIS Since 2011

Khartoum gives a definitive figure for the first time on how many of its nationals have joined ISIS; 12 were medical students.

12 Students Feared to Have Left Sudan to Join ISIS

12 students including British, Canadian, Sudanese and American citizens feared to have left Khartoum for Turkey to join jihadists.

Leaked Saudi Document: Iran Shipped Centrifuges to Sudan

Top secret Saudi memo leaked by Wikileaks contends that Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan, a key route to Hamas.

South Africa Tries Sudanese President for Darfur War Crimes

After initial warm welcome despite ICC warrant, S. African court tries man behind Darfur crimes after barring his exit from the country.

ICC Calls to Arrest Sudanese President for War Crimes

International court calls on South Africa to make arrest during state visit; Johannesburg ignores warrant.

Iranian Slave Labor? Sure! Israeli Goods - No Way!

Activist goes undercover to see if Israel-boycotting businesses care about 'human rights' elsewhere. The results might not surprise you.

Sudan Claims it Shot Down Israeli Drone

Sudan denies Arab media reports Israeli war planes hit Scud factory, missile storehouses near Khartoum, destroying Iranian missile shipment.

The Inconvenience of Genocide

Three Denver Teen Girls Nabbed Joining ISIS 'For Islam'

Long arm of ISIS proven yet again, as three US girls caught in Frankfurt on way to join jihad in Syria.

Sudan's Chess Chief Resigns Following Match Against Israeli

President of the Sudanese Chess Association resigns following a game that took place against an Israeli player.

13 Years to 9/11: President Obama, Are You There?

Iran Losing Key Ally as Sudan Expels Embassy Staff

Iranian Cultural Center shut down, cultural attache and staff expelled, as former close ally pushed back against growing Shia influence.

Report: IDF Destroys Iranian Missiles Meant for Hamas

A weekend report said that Israel destroyed a warehouse in Sudan that contained Iranian missiles, destined for Gaza.

Britain Calls for Probe into Beating of Sudanese Editor

Britain expresses hope that a proper probe will be made into an assault of a Sudanese newspaper editor who called for ties with Israel.

Sudan: Editor Beaten For Calling to Normalize Ties with Israel

Freedom of the press advocates defend Al-Tayar editor who was beaten for calling for Sudan to normalize ties with Israel.

UN: Klos C Weapons Weren't Destined for Gaza

A UN report says that the weapons on Klos C ship seized by Israel earlier this year was headed for Sudan, not Gaza.

Sudanese Christian Woman Released from Jail Again

Sudanese woman whose death sentence for marrying a Christian was overturned released from jail again after being detained at airport.

Sudan Summons US Ambassadors over Christian Woman

US and South Sudan issue 'criminal' travel documents to woman re-arrested after 'apostasy' death sentence lifted.

One Day Later, Sudan Re-arrests Death Row Christian Woman

Day after having death sentence for 'apostasy' dropped, woman re-arrested with family while trying to leave Sudan.

Dictators Unite at UNHRC to Slam Israeli 'Violations'

For an hour before Racheli Frenkel spoke at UNHRC, reps from repressive regimes such as N. Korea and Sudan condemned 'colonial' Israel.

Sudan: Christian Woman Sentenced to Death Goes Free

Sudanese woman on death row for apostasy has her sentence canceled and goes free.

Sudanese Woman Facing Death for Christian Conversion to Appeal

Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, famous for being sentenced to death for marrying Christian man, to file appeal.

Sudanese Government Denies Imprisoned Pregnant Woman to be Freed

Rumors of a sudden reversal false, several officials close to the case say.

Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death to be Freed

A Christian Sudanese woman sentenced to hang for apostasy will be "freed within days", according to Sudan's foreign ministry.

Sudan Rules Out Installing Iranian Anti-Aircraft Missiles

Sudan says it won't not install Iranian anti-aircraft missiles in the country "for fear it could be misinterpreted by some Gulf states."

Sudan Says Death Sentence for Pregnant Woman Not Final

Sudanese parliament speaker says the death verdict for woman who converted to Christianity is in the hands of the judiciary.

Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Death for Being Christian

Pregnant Sudanese woman who married a Christian man sentenced to death for refusing to recant her Christian faith.

Two Iranian Warships Dock in Sudan

Sudan's army says that two Iranian warships that have docked in the country will refuel and then continue elsewhere.

Sudanese Jew Makes Her Way to Pesach Freedom

A modern “exodus” story took place in recent months, as one of the last Jews in Sudan managed to make her way to Israel.

Sudan Claims it Caught Israeli Spy Ring

Sudan says it caught a spy who provided Israel with information that helped it carry out several operations on Sudanese soil.

Sudan: We Have No Connection to Caught Weapons Ship

Sudan says it has "nothing to do" with the Klos C ship, which Israel intercepted in the Red Sea.

700 Arrested in Violent Protests in Sudan

Human rights activists in the North African country say up to 150 people have been killed in riots after fuel subsidies were cut last week.

The Plot Thickens: Report Reveals Sudan Arming Syrian Rebels

Report threatens to put Sudan on a collision course with its Iranian allies, who back Assad.

Over 100 Holocaust Scholars Urge Obama: Cancel Sudan Invite

Obama urged to cancel Sudanese leaders' visit to US.

Saudi Arabia, Sudan Navies Launch First Joint Military Exercises

The navies of Sudan and Saudi Arabia have launched their first joint military exercises in the Red Sea.

Report: Israel to Buy Oil from South Sudan

A report Sunday said that Israel had made a deal with South Sudan to purchase oil from the newest country in Africa

Sudan Captures Israeli 'Spy Vulture'

Sudanese officials said they have captured an electronically-tagged vulture suspected of being dispatched by Israel on a spying mission.

Iranian Warships Dock in Sudan, Again

For second time in five weeks, Iranian warships dock in Port Sudan. More Fajr-5 missiles en route to Gaza?

Israeli 'Spy' in Sudan Turns Out to be Just a Bird

A "spy" captured by Sudanese security troops turned out to be an eagle that Israeli nature officials were keeping track of

Egypt Stops Libyan Arms Shipment to Gaza

Egypt has intercepted two weapons shipments to Gaza in less than a week. Three smugglers were arrested Tuesday.

Iranian Warships to Return to Sudan

Iranian warships will return to Sudan one month after a similar port call followed Khartoum's accusation that Israel bombed a factory.

Sudan's Bashir: Israel is Enemy Number One

Sudanese President in first public statement about strike on Yarmouk military factory in Khartoum.

Sudanese VP Says Country Stands with Hamas, Doesn't Fear Israel

The vice-president of Sudan announced Sunday that his country does not fear Israel and will stand by the Islamist Hamas movement.

Lawless Sinai Poses Great Danger for African Migrants

Many African refugees seeking asylum in Israel face kidnapping and torture by criminal gangs in the Sinai peninsula.

U.S. Monitoring Iran's Activities in Sudan

The United States says it is monitoring a visit by two Iranian warships to a Sudanese port this week.