“The decision of Sudan to ban female genital mutilation is another historic step forward in the country. We praise the Government of Sudan in its entirety for taking this bold and historic step towards the full realisation of women’s and girls’ rights. The road towards a democratic and prosperous Sudan with equal rights and opportunities…
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Sudanese refugee kills two Frenchmen
A knife attack in Romans-sur-Isère (pictured) southeastern France a Soudanaise refugee has killed two people, and left several others injured. The incident took place in morning hours around 10:45 on April 4, Holy Saturday, at eve of Catholic celebration of Easter. A terror investigation is now underway suspecting deliberate premeditated action. Attaque au couteau à…
Humanitarian aid €30M to Sudan
The European Union provides €30 million in humanitarian funding for vulnerable people in Sudan to help address needs in the country. 1/ #Darfur hosts ca. 1.5 million internally displaced people and 500,000 refugees. The region suffered from years of conflict and violence that affected millions. Providing humanitarian assistance and strengthening resilience will remain on top…
Borrell heads to Darfur
The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell will travel to Ethiopia on February 27 to attend the 10th meeting of the African Union – European Union. His visit will continue with bilateral discussions with Ethiopian authorities on Friday, 28 February. Further he will then travel to Sudan, on Saturday, 29 February and Sunday, 1st March. .@JosepBorrellF…
Darfur roadmap towards peace
Sudanese government and nine rebel groups signed an agreement on a roadmap towards ending the protracted conflict in the Darfur region. The Sudanese government and nine rebel groups signed an agreement on a roadmap towards ending the bloody conflict in the Darfur region https://t.co/wiJYNQSdPE — AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 28, 2019 The deal outlines…
EU recognises Sudan political transition
“The Council today adopted conclusions on Sudan, recognising the historic opportunity that Sudan’s political transition offers to work towards a peaceful, democratic and prosperous country. (Image above: left Josep Borrell, EU HR) https://twitter.com/eu_eeas/status/1203957463281799168?s=21 “The conclusions highlight that Sudan’s success remains crucial for stability in the Horn of Africa and the wider region and reaffirm EU’s commitment, as…
EU diplomacy supports Sudan transition
This week the EU foreign ministers met with Abdallah Hamdok, expressing the EU‘s strong support to accompany the civilian and democratic transition of Sudan. EU foreign ministers met with @SudanPMHamdok, expressing the EU's strong support to accompany the civilian and democratic transition of #Sudan.👉 Read the main results of today's #FAC meeting: https://t.co/GmA834vAth pic.twitter.com/AYG25Kenl6 —…
EU for «inclusive government» in South Sudan
“The ongoing contacts by the heads of state of the region to bring together President Salva Kiir and Dr Riek Machar to enable the formation of a Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan, scheduled for 12 November, are positive. A functioning inclusive government is what the citizens of South Sudan expect and…
Al-Bashir faces indictment
Sudanese judge on formally indicted former President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir for possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption. Al-Bashir was publicly questioned for the first time since his overthrow. Update: A Sudanese judge on Saturday formally indicted Omar al-Bashir for possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption, charges the ousted leader challenged as he was publicly questioned…
Sudan military and civilians reached agreement
Military rulers and the main opposition coalition of Sudan reached an agreement paving the way for a new transitional government, the African Union announced on August 3, after protracted crisis negotiations following the fall of decades long leader Omar al-Bashir (1993 -2019). #Sudan's military rulers and the main opposition coalition reached an agreement paving the…
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