News and updates about Sudan

After suing Israel at Hague:

South African President hosts mass murderer

South African Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa tweets of meeting with Sudanese warlord whose militants are accused of rapes and mass murders.

South African President hosts mass murderer

40 dead in airstrike in Sudan

The deadliest attack so far in the civil war in Sudan left 40 dead in a marketplace in Khartoum.

40 dead in airstrike in Sudan

National armies fighting non-state adversaries

What is unfolding in Sudan follows a pattern witnessed in other Arab countries - a no-win, destructive inter-Arab conflict.Op-ed.

National armies fighting non-state adversaries

US, Saudi Arabia calls for extension of Sudan ceasefire

The ceasefire which was agreed upon last week is due to expire Monday at 9:45 p.m. local time.

US, Saudi Arabia calls for extension of Sudan ceasefire

Is the Sudan agreement worth the paper on which it is written?

The parties pledged to protect civilians and ensure their safe passage out of conflict areas.. But there is no supervision mechanism. Op-ed.

Is the Sudan agreement worth the paper on which it is written?

Sudan:

Warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire

The ceasefire will take effect at 9:45 p.m. Khartoum time on Monday and will be enforced by a monitoring mechanism.

Warring factions agree to seven-day ceasefire

Report:

Israel offered to mediate ceasefire in Sudan

Israeli Foreign Ministry officials say Israel offered to host warring parties in Sudan.

Israel offered to mediate ceasefire in Sudan

Blinken announces three-day ceasefire in Sudan

US Secretary of State says Sudan's warring generals have agreed to a ceasefire after previous attempts to stop the fighting failed.

Blinken announces three-day ceasefire in Sudan

Amid fighting:

US military evacuates embassy in Sudan

Biden says US embassy in Sudan will temporarily be closed "but our commitment to the Sudanese people and the future they want is unending".

US military evacuates embassy in Sudan

Hamas blasts Sudan peace:

'It will only serve the Israeli occupation’s agenda'

Islamic Jihad also denounces peace agreement between Israel and Sudan: Shame for an Arab country with Sudan's stature.

'It will only serve the Israeli occupation’s agenda'

Historic visit:

Text of peace agreement between Israel and Sudan finalized

FM Eli Cohen makes historic diplomatic visit to Khartoum, meets Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan Pres. Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan.

Text of peace agreement between Israel and Sudan finalized

Sudan on its way to joining the Abraham Accords

Israel now hopes to advance agreements with Mauritania and Indonesia as well.

Sudan on its way to joining the Abraham Accords

Watch: Hillary Clinton compares US to Afghanistan, Sudan

Clinton slammed by army vet for comparing anti-abortion laws to women's treatment in Islamic countries.

Watch: Hillary Clinton compares US to Afghanistan, Sudan

Hillary Clinton compares US to Taliban and Sudan on abortion

Clinton claims US in danger of losing democracy in post-Roe v. Wade era.

Hillary Clinton compares US to Taliban and Sudan on abortion

Sudan's military ruler:

'If I'm invited, I'll go to Israel'

Sudan’s ruling military general, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, says he would visit Israel if he were to receive an invitation.

'If I'm invited, I'll go to Israel'

Biden suspends aid to Sudan, urges Israel to condemn coup

After leading Israel and Sudan into Abraham Accords, US pressures Israel to freeze normalization with Khartoum, citing military coup.

Biden suspends aid to Sudan, urges Israel to condemn coup

Sudan's army chief lifts state of emergency

The state of emergency had been imposed since the military coup last October.

Sudan's army chief lifts state of emergency

Report:

Israeli security delegation secretly visited Sudan

There have been at least two reports of Israeli delegations visiting Sudan since last October's military coup in Sudan.

Israeli security delegation secretly visited Sudan

Sudanese official:

'Meetings with Israelis weren't political in nature'

Sudan's military leader says recent meetings between Sudanese and Israeli officials were part of security and intelligence cooperation.

'Meetings with Israelis weren't political in nature'

Report:

Sudanese envoy pays secret visit to Israel

Sudan secretly sends envoy to Israel in bid to promote ties, report claims.

Sudanese envoy pays secret visit to Israel

Israeli delegation travels to Sudan

Delegation from Israel visits Khartoum, one year after Sudan joined Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with the Jewish state.

Israeli delegation travels to Sudan

Sudanese prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigns

Less than two months after being reinstated as premier, Abdallah Hamdok resigns.

Sudanese prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigns

International funding paused for Sudan following coup

Sudan was unable to access $650 million in international funding in November, according to finance minister of the dissolved government.

International funding paused for Sudan following coup

Sudan's PM, army leader reach agreement

The 14-point deal officially restores the transition to civilian rule that was derailed by the October 25 coup.

Sudan's PM, army leader reach agreement

Sudan: At least 5 killed in crackdown on anti-coup protests

This brings to 20 the number of people killed in anti-coup protests since military takeover on October 25.

Sudan: At least 5 killed in crackdown on anti-coup protests

Top Sudan general reappoints himself head of interim government

Sudan's top general, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, reappoints himself as head of the army-run interim governing body following recent coup.

Top Sudan general reappoints himself head of interim government

Report: US seeks Israel's help in ending Sudan coup

Biden administration reportedly asks Israeli officials to urge Sudan's military to restore the civilian government.

Report: US seeks Israel's help in ending Sudan coup

Cleared for publication: Israeli delegation visited Sudan

Sudanese media report that the Israeli delegation mediated between military leader Al-Burhan and ousted Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok.

Cleared for publication: Israeli delegation visited Sudan

Biden to Sudan's military: Release all those detained

US President denounces coup in Sudan, calls for release of political leaders and return to transition to democracy.

Biden to Sudan's military: Release all those detained

Sudan’s deposed PM allowed to return home

Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and his wife were detained when the military seized power in a coup on Monday.

Sudan’s deposed PM allowed to return home

US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated

State Department says US is halting $700 million in aid to Sudan after military takeover in the country.

US: Sudan-Israel normalization may have to be evaluated

Report: Sudanese PM arrested by military

Biden admin threatens to cut off aid as military forces surround home of Sudanese PM Abdallah Hamdok. Telephone, internet services disrupted

Report: Sudanese PM arrested by military

Report: US pressing Sudan to establish ties with Israel

Sudan normalized ties with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords, but no steps for full normalization have taken place as of yet.

Report: US pressing Sudan to establish ties with Israel

Report: Sudanese delegation visited Israel this week

Sudan normalized ties with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords but no steps towards full normalization have yet been taken.

Report: Sudanese delegation visited Israel this week

Sudan's Foreign Minister: No Israeli embassy any time soon

Sudan's Foreign Minister downplays normalization agreement with Israel: There is no talk at any official level.

Sudan's Foreign Minister: No Israeli embassy any time soon

Sudan authorities reportedly foil coup attempt

Sudanese authorities accused militias loyal to ousted president Omar al-Bashir of trying to stage a nationwide coup.

Sudan authorities reportedly foil coup attempt

Sudan officially abolishes Israel boycott law

The Cabinet approved the bill that repealed the 1958 law earlier this month.

Sudan officially abolishes Israel boycott law

Sudan's only Jewish cemetery restored

Historic Jewish cemetery in Khartoum restored by Canadian expat who works in Africa.

Sudan's only Jewish cemetery restored

Sudan denies it will send delegation to Israel

Earlier this week, it was reported that Sudanese delegation comprising security and intelligence officials would travel to Israel next week.

Sudan denies it will send delegation to Israel

Report: Sudan to send official delegation to Israel

Sources say first Sudanese delegation to Israel will comprise security and intelligence officials.

Report: Sudan to send official delegation to Israel

Sudan abolishes Israel boycott law

Repeal of law banning any dealings with Israel and Israelis paves way for full normalization between the countries.

Sudan abolishes Israel boycott law

Sudan gives US $335 million to compensate victims

US receives compensation for terrorist attacks carried out by al Qaeda in exchange for removing Sudan from terror sponsor list.

Sudan gives US $335 million to compensate victims

Watch: Israeli Minister discusses historic visit to Sudan

Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen became the first Israeli minister to visit Sudan earlier this week. He speaks to i24NEWS about the visit.

Watch: Israeli Minister discusses historic visit to Sudan

Israeli Intelligence Minister visits Sudan

Minister of Intelligence Eli Cohen visits Khartoum, becoming the visit Israeli minister to visit Sudan.

Israeli Intelligence Minister visits Sudan

Sudanese protesters burn Israeli flag during rally

Dozens of Sudanese protesters burn Israeli flag during rally against Sudan’s normalization deal with Israel.

Sudanese protesters burn Israeli flag during rally

Sudan says it has officially joined Abraham Accords

Sudan becomes the fourth Arab country to establish full diplomatic relations with Israel.

Sudan says it has officially joined Abraham Accords

US removes Sudan from terrorist blacklist

Sudan pays US $335 million in compensation, prompting its removal from terror blacklist - and clearing way for deal with Israel.

US removes Sudan from terrorist blacklist

Sudan confirms Israeli visit

Sudanese official downplays last week's visit to Khartoum after Sudan became third Arab country to normalize ties with Israel.

Sudan confirms Israeli visit

Israel sends first delegation to Sudan

First Israeli delegation visits Sudan since the announcement of normalization between the two countries.

Israel sends first delegation to Sudan

Israel requests permission to fly over Sudan

Senior Sudanese official says Israel has submitted a request to allow Israeli airlines to fly over the country's skies.

Israel requests permission to fly over Sudan

Torah class in Arabic for the last Jew to immigrate from Sudan

Torah classes in Arabic started to two sisters who recently made Aliyah from South Sudan.

 Torah class in Arabic for the last Jew to immigrate from Sudan

Sudan, US sign deal blocking further compensation claims

Sudan signs agreement with US that could effectively stop any future compensation claims being filed against it in US courts.

Sudan, US sign deal blocking further compensation claims

'Reconciliation is legitimate even with enemies'

Watch: Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council discusses his country's normalization agreement with Israel.

'Reconciliation is legitimate even with enemies'

The Sudanese move: Red Sea foothold on the African continent

What is the importance of normalization with Sudan?

The Sudanese move: Red Sea foothold on the African continent

The Syrian peace mirage posted by the Washington Times

Peace with Syria is a suicidal fantasy - the war torn country is unstable, and would insist on Israel giving up the Golan Heights.Op-ed.

The Syrian peace mirage posted by the Washington Times

The goal: A regional alliance against Islamic terrorism

Arab affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem explains why the Sudan-Israel deal is a big blow to Hamas.

The goal: A regional alliance against Islamic terrorism

Sudan denies it gave in to 'US blackmail'

Sudan's top general denies accusations America blackmailed the country into normalizing relations with Israel.

Sudan denies it gave in to 'US blackmail'

Infiltrators returning to Sudan? Not so fast

Center for Immigration Policy head: Returning infiltrators to Sudan won't happen immediately in light of expected aid organization attack.

Infiltrators returning to Sudan? Not so fast

The Israel-Sudan agreement is bad news for Hamas

The Israel-Sudan agreement is a double whammy to Iran and Hamas, depriving them of a weapons smuggling route. Op-ed.

The Israel-Sudan agreement is bad news for Hamas

Israel to send $5 million of wheat to Sudan

After normalization deal announced between Israel and Sudan, Jewish state reveals plans to ship $5 million worth of wheat to Sudan.

Israel to send $5 million of wheat to Sudan