Sudan

Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea to the east. It has a population of nearly 50 million people as of 2024 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area and the third-largest by area in the Arab League. It was the largest country by area in Africa and the Arab League until the secession of South Sudan in 2011; since then both titles have been held by Algeria. Its capital and most populous city is Khartoum.
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Some of the key events about Sudan

  • 1885
    Sudan became part of Anglo-Egyptian rule, marking the beginning of colonial domination
  • 1955
    The First Sudanese Civil War began, lasting 17 years and resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths
  • 1956
    Sudan gained independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule
  • 1972
    The Addis Ababa Agreement ended the First Sudanese Civil War
  • 1983
    The Second Sudanese Civil War erupted, leading to over 2 million deaths and massive displacement
  • 1989
    A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government, installing an authoritarian regime
  • 1998
    A pharmaceutical factory in Khartoum was bombed by the United States on suspicion of producing chemical weapons
  • 1999
    Sudan began exporting oil, boosting its economy
  • 2003
    The Darfur conflict began, resulting in widespread violence, displacement, and accusations of genocide
  • 2005
    The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed, ending the Second Sudanese Civil War
  • 2009
    The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudan's president for war crimes and crimes against humanity
  • 2011
    South Sudan peacefully seceded from Sudan, becoming the world's newest country
  • 2011
    South Sudan seceded, leading to economic crisis in Sudan due to loss of oil revenues
  • 2019
    A transitional government was formed after months of pro-democracy protests
  • 2019
    A violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum left over 100 people dead
  • 2020
    Sudan was removed from the U.S. State Sponsors of Terrorism list
  • 2020
    The Juba Peace Agreement was signed, addressing conflicts in Darfur and other regions
  • 2021
    Sudan's government signed a declaration to separate religion from the state
  • 2021
    A military coup overthrew the transitional government, derailing Sudan's path to democracy
  • 2023
    Sudan joined the International Solar Alliance to promote solar energy use

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Syrian refugees in Europe face uncertainty after Assad's sudden departure

Syrian refugees in Europe face uncertainty after Assad's sudden departure

Syrian presidentʼs unexpected exile to Russia puts thousands of EU asylum cases on pause. Many refugees who built new lives in Europe over the last decade now worry about forced returns

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 04:43 PM  •  19956 views
How a simple sandwich changed Sudan's street movement forever

How a simple sandwich changed Sudan's street movement forever

A story of one womans transition from feeding protesters to becoming an activist in Sudan. What started as bringing refreshments to demonstrations evolved into something much bigger

Society, Politics • December 6 2024 , 05:00 PM  •  581 views
Internal report shows UN food agency's troubles in war-torn Sudan

Internal report shows UN food agency's troubles in war-torn Sudan

A confidential UN World Food Program document points to major problems in Sudan aid delivery. The report highlights issues with operation scale-up fraud monitoring and unrealistic goals in the hunger-stricken nation

Society, Economics • December 4 2024 , 01:08 PM  •  3496 views
New UN aid chief plans strict budget control in world's crisis zones

New UN aid chief plans strict budget control in world's crisis zones

UN humanitarian agency gets new leader who plans to cut spending in 2025. **Tom Fletcher** wants to make aid delivery more focused while dealing with multiple war-zones across the globe

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 05:29 AM  •  2417 views
Hidden crisis: Why nobody talks about Sudan's devastating internal conflict

Hidden crisis: Why nobody talks about Sudan's devastating internal conflict

Sudanʼs internal conflict stays in shadow while world focuses on other wars. More than half of countryʼs people face severe food shortages as fighting continues for over year-and-half

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 05:10 AM  •  2717 views
Ten global events that shook the world this week - can you guess them all?

Ten global events that shook the world this week - can you guess them all?

From a historic constitutional vote in Africa to a multi-million dollar banana artwork‚ this weeks news quiz covers major global happenings. Test your knowledge about recent world-changing events

Society, Business, Politics • November 23 2024 , 07:58 AM  •  12242 views
South Sudan capital shakes as gunfire breaks out over intel chief drama

South Sudan capital shakes as gunfire breaks out over intel chief drama

Heavy gunfire hit Juba during an attempt to arrest South Sudans ex-spy chief. The incident shows growing tensions between top officials after recent election delays and political changes

Society, Politics • November 22 2024 , 06:17 AM  •  1227 views
Russia blocks UN peace plan for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

Russia blocks UN peace plan for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

Russia used its veto power to stop UN Security Councilʼs peace resolution for Sudan‚ while other 14 members supported it. The decision affects millions of people who need immediate help in the war-torn country

Society, Politics • November 18 2024 , 07:57 PM  •  827 views
Sudan activist's life turns upside down as war meets climate crisis

Sudan activist's life turns upside down as war meets climate crisis

A climate expert with decade-long experience faces real-life impact of her research field when war hits Sudan. Natural disasters make refugee situation even harder as floods destroy camps

Society, Politics, Science • November 15 2024 , 09:25 AM  •  1027 views
Ex-Fox host gets top military job in Trump's new cabinet picks

Ex-Fox host gets top military job in Trump's new cabinet picks

Trump picks former Fox News host **Pete Hegseth** as Defense Secretary‚ raising questions about military leadership changes. Complete national security team announced with mix of media figures and politicians

Society, Politics • November 14 2024 , 10:25 PM  •  1155 views
Mother's epic journey from Venezuela leads to unexpected US policy change

Mother's epic journey from Venezuela leads to unexpected US policy change

Venezuelan mom with toddler made dangerous trek through Panama and Mexico to reach US last year. Now Bidenʼs special status program helps thousands of migrants like her stay and work legally

Society, Politics • November 14 2024 , 05:16 PM  •  959 views
Venezuelan mom's year-long path leads to new US protection status

Venezuelan mom's year-long path leads to new US protection status

A Venezuelan motherʼs tough journey through Americas ends with unexpected legal status in US. Recent policy changes now give hope to migrants from 17 different countries

Society, Politics • November 14 2024 , 11:55 AM  •  2060 views
US hits Sudan military leader with sanctions over West Darfur actions

US hits Sudan military leader with sanctions over West Darfur actions

US Treasury Department placed sanctions on Sudanʼs paramilitary commander for leading violent campaign in West Darfur. UN and rights groups point to serious human-rights violations in the region

Society, Politics • November 13 2024 , 11:01 AM  •  3235 views
International group seeks protection as Sudan's military conflict intensifies

International group seeks protection as Sudan's military conflict intensifies

Rights organization pushes for global force to shield Sudanʼs population from military violence. Recent reports show increased attacks on civilians in regions near the capital

Society, Politics • November 11 2024 , 04:09 PM  •  962 views
UN hits Sudan generals with sanctions as country faces food crisis

UN hits Sudan generals with sanctions as country faces food crisis

UN Security Council takes action against two paramilitary leaders due to their role in Sudanʼs internal conflict. The 18-month-long crisis has caused thousands of deaths and pushed the nation towards starvation

Society, Politics • November 9 2024 , 04:34 AM  •  1794 views
How western countries handle Sudan crisis differently than Ukraine's refugees

How western countries handle Sudan crisis differently than Ukraine's refugees

Sudanʼs devastating conflict forces millions to leave homes while getting minimal international help. Western nations show different approach to refugee crisis compared to their response for Ukraineʼs people

Society, Politics • November 4 2024 , 06:49 PM  •  483 views
First survivor stories emerge from brutal Sudan village attacks

First survivor stories emerge from brutal Sudan village attacks

Survivors from Sudanʼs Gezira state share stories of devastating raids that happened last week. People walked through harsh desert conditions to reach safety‚ while rights groups document multiple cases of violence

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 10:10 PM  •  872 views
Sudan crisis forces millions to leave homes in unprecedented migration wave

Sudan crisis forces millions to leave homes in unprecedented migration wave

Sudanʼs internal conflict created worldʼs biggest displacement crisis with over 14 million people leaving their homes. Latest data shows numbers keep growing as people seek safety inside and outside country

Society, Politics • October 29 2024 , 11:36 AM  •  1070 views
Netanyahu hints at new Middle East peace deals while Gaza conflict continues

Netanyahu hints at new Middle East peace deals while Gaza conflict continues

Israeli leader talks about plans for wider regional peace after current conflicts end. Speaking at parliament today Netanyahu mentioned possible deals with more Arab nations including Saudi-Arabia

Society, Politics • October 28 2024 , 08:31 PM  •  4043 views
Deadly assault shakes Sudan as paramilitary group strikes back at army

Deadly assault shakes Sudan as paramilitary group strikes back at army

Recent multi-day attack in east-central Sudan leaves over 120 dead in single town. The assault comes as paramilitary forces try to regain control after losing ground to military forces

Society, Politics • October 27 2024 , 01:19 PM  •  5182 views