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Sudan court upholds corruption conviction of ousted leader Bashir
The trials in Sudan do not relate to charges Omar al-Bashir faces at the International Criminal Court for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity
Sudan to hand Bashir to ICC for Darfur crimes – top official
The ICC has charged Bashir and 3 of his former aides with genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes
Sudan's Bashir sentenced to 2 years house arrest for graft
(UPDATED) The court sends deposed president Omar al-Bashir to a community reform center
Sudan swears in civilian-majority ruling council
(UPDATED) General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan will be Sudan's head of state for the first 21 months of the 39-month transition period, until a civilian takes over for the remainder
Sudan's Bashir 'got $90 million from Saudi royals'
(UPDATED) Omar al-Bashir faces a raft of charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide from the International Criminal Court over his role in the Darfur war, but the latest trial is over graft allegations
Sudanese eagerly anticipate transition to civilian rule
The composition of the transitional civilian-majority ruling council is to be announced Sunday, August 18
7 killed as mass demonstrations hit Sudan
'For decades this country has been ruled by the military. It didn't work and it will not work,' says one protester
Tear gas fired as Sudan students protest near palace
Protesters chant 'freedom, peace, justice,' the catchcry of the protest movement that brought down Omar al-Bashir
Sudan protesters urge return to night-time rallies over 'massacre'
The Alliance for Freedom and Change calls night-time demonstrations in residential areas of Khartoum and other regions to 'ask for our main demands, which are transitional civilian rule and condemning the massacre of June 3'
Sudan's Bashir to appear in court on graft charge – prosecutor
Sudan's acting prosecutor general says ousted Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir faces charges of corruption and possessing foreign currency
Shops reopen as Sudan generals, protesters agree to talk
But the main gold market in central Khartoum remains shut, and many residents still prefer to remain indoors given the heavy deployment of security forces across the capital
Sudan police try to quell civil disobedience campaign
The campaign is underway nearly a week after the assault on demonstrators at a sit-in outside army headquarters, which followed talks breaking down between protest leaders and military rulers
Sudan military scraps transition deal after deadly crackdown
Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announces in a televised statement the plan has been ditched and an election will take place under 'regional and international supervision'
13 dead as Sudan military rulers break up sit-in
The military council has denied multiple reports of their forces violently dispersing the sit-in in front of army headquarters
Sudan protesters vow to press on after talks suspended
The chief of Sudan's ruling military council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, announces the talks have been suspended for 72 hours as security in Khartoum has deteriorated
Sudan mediators propose 2 transition councils – protest leader
The mediators' apparent proposal comes as talks over forming an overall governing council remain deadlocked
Tensions flare between Sudan military rulers, protesters
Demonstrators reinforce their barricades outside the army headquarters in Khartoum after the two sides differed in talks Monday, April 29
Sudan protesters hail breakthrough in talks with army rulers
Both camps agree to form a joint civilian-military council, paving the way for the civilian administration demanded by demonstrators
Sudan opposition leader says Bashir ouster 'not military coup'
Former prime minister Sadiq al-Mahdi says Sudan should immediately join the International Criminal Court
African summit urges Sudan 'democratic transition' within 3 months – Egypt
African leaders at an emergency summit in Cairo agree on 'the need for more time' for Sudanese authorities and political actors 'to implement peaceful, organized and democratic transition measures'
Sudan's Bashir moved to prison as protesters rally
(3rd UPDATED) Witnesses near the prison in north Khartoum say there is a heavy deployment of soldiers and members of a paramilitary group outside
Sudan leaders face pressure for transfer to civilian rule
Thousands remain camped outside the army headquarters in Khartoum after protest leaders issued demands to the military council set up following the ouster of veteran president Omar al-Bashir
Sudan protesters present demands to military in talks
The group insists on civilian representatives joining the military council and on the creation of a fully civilian government to run day-to-day affairs
Sudan's new military ruler vows to 'uproot' Bashir regime
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan makes the promise to placate demonstrators demanding Sudan's return to civilian rule
Sudan's new ruler under pressure for swift handover to civilian rule
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan now has the tough task of persuading protesters that he is not just another general from the Omar al-Bashir regime
Khartoum erupts with joy as Bashir successor steps down
Car horns sound on the streets as jubilant crowds stream out of their homes to cheer the departure of Ibn Ouf, considered a regime insider and close aide of Bashir.
Sudan new military rulers offer dialogue as protests rage
Analysts say that Omar al-Bashir's overthrow in a palace coup has made the transition to democracy in Sudan a more distant prospect
Joy turns to anger for 'hoodwinked' Sudan protesters
Excitement and jubilation turns to anger and defiance only hours after Defence Minister Awad Ibnouf announces that Bashir had been ousted by the army and a military council was being put in his place for two years
Sudan: Months of protests lead to the ousting of Bashir
The uprising in Sudan started with protests in December over a hike in bread prices. Here's a timeline of events.
Sudan army topples veteran leader Bashir, protestors vow more demos
(UPDATED) Organizers of the protests, which first erupted in December, rejects the army's move and vows to keep up their campaign until the whole regime is swept aside
Sudanese call 'regime has fallen' as army announcement awaited
Sources and witnesses say soldiers had raided both the state television and the offices of a group linked to President Omar al-Bashir's ruling party
Sudan protesters rally outside army HQ for 2nd day – witnesses
(UPDATED) 'We won't leave this area until he steps down," a protester says, referring to President Omar al-Bashir
Sudan parliament shortens state of emergency to 6 months
'A six-month state of emergency has been approved by a majority,' the speaker of parliament Ibrahim Ahmed Omer says after lawmakers voted on the decree issued by President Omar al-Bashir
Bashir declares year-long state of emergency across Sudan
Protesters accuse the government of mismanaging their economy and call on President Omar al-Bashir to step down
Police disperse protest march on Sudan women's prison
The protesters call for the release of women arrested in ongoing demonstrations against President Omar al-Bashir's 3-decade rule
bSudan opposition head backs protester calls for Bashir to go
"This regime has to go immediately," opposition leader Sadiq al-Mahdi Mahdi tells hundreds of worshippers at a mosque in Omdurman, after nearly daily anti-government protests.
Death toll from Sudan protests rises to 24 – official
But Human Rights Watch says at least 40 people have been killed in clashes during the demonstrations
Police fire tear gas as protesters rally in Sudan capital
(UPDATED) Protesters urge Sudan President Omar al-Bashir to step down amid rising prices of bread and violent crackdown on opposition
Sudan ruling party unveils new, smaller cabinet
The cabinet is due to be sworn in on Friday, September 14, and is scheduled to hold its first meeting on Sunday, September 16.
Sudan's Bashir replaces intelligence chief – state media
A presidential decree announces Salah Abdallah Mohammed Salih as the new head of the country's National Intelligence and Security Service
ICC to rule if South Africa broke rules by not arresting Sudan's Bashir
The landmark decision will serve as a blueprint for future cooperation between countries and the International Criminal Court experts say
South Africa revokes decision to leave ICC – UN
Notice of Pretoria s decision to end the withdrawal process was posted on the UN s treaty website this week although it does not necessarily spell the end of its bid to leave the Hague based court
UN chief hopes South Africa will reconsider ICC withdrawal
The UN recalls that South Africa was among the first signatories of the treaty and stresses that the ICC is central to global efforts to end impunity and prevent conflict
South Africa's withdrawal rocks International Criminal Court
The ICC set up in 2002 is often accused of bias against Africa
South Sudan resumes talks with Sudan on independence issues
The latest round of talks is the first since a unity government was formed in May in a bid to end the devastating civil war
Darfur votes for 5-state status quo – referendum chief
The referendum however has faced international criticism and an opposition boycott
Indonesia diprotes undang Presiden Sudan ke KTT OKI
Kementerian Luar Negeri menyebut Indonesia bukan anggota ICC sehingga tak berkewajiban menahan al Bashir
Jokowi holds talks with Sudan's Bashir who is accused of war crimes
The International Criminal Court ICC indicted Sudanese President Omar al Bashir over war crimes and crimes against humanity in 2009 and on genocide charges in 2010 all relating to the conflict in Sudan s Darfur region
'Thousands' of civilians may be affected by new Darfur clashes – UN
Government troops and rebels have been battling around the mountainous Jebel Marra area straddling Central South and North Darfur states
Ruling party wants S.Africa to pull out of ICC
The decision comes after a spat with The Hague based court over South Africa s failure to arrest Sudanese leader Omar al Bashir
