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CLEAN : Sudan faces paradox over US terror blacklist: minister
Sudan faces a paradox its foreign minister said Saturday after Washington acknowledged Khartoum's support in tackling violent extremism but kept it on a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism
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CLEAN : Khartoum residents hopeful as US ends some sanctions on Sudan
Residents of Sudan's capital express hope after the US State Department says the US will end some of its toughest economic and trade sanctions imposed on the government of Sudan
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CLEAN : STOCKSHOTS: US says to end some trade sanctions on Sudan
The United States will end some of its toughest economic and trade sanctions imposed on the government of Sudan senior administration officials said Friday
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CLEAN : Kiir accuses Sudan of being source of weapons in S.Sudan war
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday accused Sudan of being a source of weapons used in South Sudan's brutal civil war that has killed tens of thousands of peoplekilled tens of thousands of people
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CLEAN : EU vows to aid Sudan for as long as it takes
Even as global donors reduce their aid offerings to war torn Sudan the European Union has vowed to provide the African country with humanitarian assistance for as long as it takes
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CLEAN : US keen on expanding ties with sanctions free Sudan
The United States is keen to expand relations with Sudan that have gained a positive momentum after Washington lifted its trade embargo against Khartoum a top US diplomat said Thursday
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Sudan's al-Bashir welcomes South Sudan's Kiir to Khartoum
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir finished a two-day visit to Sudan on Thursday in which he met Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir.
It was Kiir's first visit to the country since 2015.
The leaders announced...
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CLEAN : Sudan forces seize tonnes of hashish in Darfur ambush
A controversial Sudanese counter insurgency unit said Sunday it had seized 19 tonnes of hashish in war torn Darfur in one of the largest hauls ever reported in Sudan
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CLEAN : US official calls on Sudan to stop church demolitions
A top US official Friday called on Sudan to stop demolitions of mosques and churches as alleged by campaign groups insisting that Washington will push for human rights and religious freedom in the country
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Swiss aid worker kidnapped in Sudan is freed
A Swiss aid worker who was kidnapped over a month ago by a group of armed men in Sudan's North Darfur state has been freed.
Swiss Ambassador to Sudan Daniel Cavegn on Wednesday thanked the Sudanese government for their...
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Proposed press law unpopular with journalists
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Sudanese journalists are protesting a proposed new law on press and publications.
Officials say it aims at more responsibility, while critics say it goes against freedom of expression.
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Family home familiar to US landmark attracts attention
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A residence named the "Sudanese White House" is attracting the attention of people in Khartoum.
It is a luxurious family home built on 5,000 square metres.
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There...
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Sudan FM meets Ethiopia FM amid countries' strained relations with Egypt
Ethiopian Foreign Minister Workneh Gebeyehu visited Khartoum Sunday for talks with his Sudanese counterpart Ibrahim Ghandour.
Their meeting came amid deteriorating relations between the two countries and Egypt, over border...
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Sudan accused of violating religious freedom
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Sudan has been declared one of the worst countries in the world for violating religious freedoms.
Officials insist it is a tolerant nation, but members of the Christian minority say government policies...
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Protesters tell of their detention ordeal
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Activists say Sudanese authorities have released dozens of people arrested for taking part in January's protests against rising bread prices.
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Amal Habany is relaxing with her...
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Amendments to Sudanese Nationality Law welcomed
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Advocacy groups are welcoming amendments to Sudanese Nationality Law.
The changes help Sudanese women married to a citizen of South Sudan uphold their right to grant citizenship to their children.
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CLEAN : Sudan says 816 African migrants arrested in 2 months
Some 800 African migrants and a group of smugglers were arrested near Sudan's border with Libya while trying to reach Europe between June and August security officers told reporters Tuesday
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Farmers struggle amidst ongoing fuel crisis
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The fuel crisis in Sudan is having a damaging impact on farmers and agriculture.
There are fears important exports such as maize and sesame could be affected.
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South Sudan's warring leaders agree to share power, again
South Sudan's warring leaders have agreed to share power once again in the latest effort to end a five-year civil war, officials announced on Wednesday, days after the United States said it was "skeptical" the two men whose rivalry has...
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CLEAN : Men and women compete side by side on the judo mat
Men and women take part in a Judo competition in Khartoum
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Sudan opposition calls for protests to oust Bashir
Sudan's largest opposition groups on Thursday called for a fresh wave of protests to demand that President Omar al-Bashir step down, as the longtime ruler made another attempt at staunching popular discontent by promising wage hikes and...
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Sudanese minister says financial problems being tackled
A Sudanese minister insisted authorities were tackling the country's financial problems through its own economic policies, as violent anti-government protests enter their fourth week.