Multiple waves of violence hit Darfur as UN-AU mission starts withdrawal
A peace deal – in effect a power-sharing agreement between the government and the armed rebel groups – has provided no solution to the root causes of the violence in the region, which has spiked after the decision to end the mandate of the UNAMID to protect civilians
Implementation of IMF and World Bank policies continues in Sudan
In the second part of the interview with Peoples Dispatch, Dr. Fathi Elfad of the Sudanese Communist Party talks about the legislative council that will soon be formed, the role of the military in foreign affairs and the need for solidarity with people’s movements
Where does the Sudanese Revolution stand today?
Dr. Fathi Elfad of the Sudanese Communist Party talks about the developments in Sudan over the past two years, the betrayal of the revolution by certain political forces and the party’s stand on the future
Amid repression and setbacks, people’s movements in north Africa continue struggles
North Africa in 2020 was both a site of armed conflict and repression, and yet, also an example of the determined resistance of the people to the forces of repression
On anniversary of Sudanese Revolution, the cry for course correction rises
Two years after the beginning of the Sudanese Revolution, there is considerable unease over its direction. Left and progressive forces feel the mandate of the protests has been betrayed and only surface changes have been made
Following mutiny by al-Bashir loyalists, Sudan appoints new intelligence chief
The armed mutiny by military personnel lasted for 15 hours and put into evidence the delicate security situation in the country
Peace in Darfur seems unlikely until dissolution of militias complicit in genocide
The latest bout of violence in Darfur, which is believed to have cost 48 lives, has halted peace negotiations. A sustainable peace process seems unlikely till the militias involved in mass killings are dissolved and those in power who supported them are overthrown
Thousands march in Sudan demanding fulfilling of revolution’s goals
On December 25, thousands took to the streets on the anniversary of a massive march organized by the Sudanese Professionals Association seeking the resignation of then president Omar al-Bashir
Omar al-Bashir’s political party banned in Sudan
A decree was passed yesterday prohibiting the participation of al-Bashir’s National Congress Party (NCP) in political activities for 10 years. The properties and assets of the party are to be confiscated and its members removed from all public institutions.
In Sudan, demands for justice and accountability remain unmet
On October 21, tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets, demanding a ban on the party of ousted president Omar al-Bashir and justice for the victims of the June 3 massacre
- Israeli air strikes in Gaza continue, at least 119 Palestinians including 31 children killed so far
- UN expresses concern over deteriorating human rights situation in Algeria
- Nursing home workers in Connecticut prepare for strike as contract talks fail
- Settlers take out violent demonstrations against Arab citizens in Israel’s Lod city
- Death toll in Israeli attack on Gaza rises to 56 amidst rising concerns over ground offensive
