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Jay Deshmukh
Sudan Bureau Chief for Agence France Presse (AFP) based in Khartoum.
Hamas mourns Yahya Sinwar, vows no hostage release until war ends
In August, Netanyahu called Sinwar ‘the only obstacle to a hostage deal’
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza
US President Joe Biden said Sinwar’s death marked “a good day” for Israel, America, and the world
Israel set for general strike after Gaza hostages found dead
Critics have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of prolonging the war for political gain
Iran warns of ‘stronger response’ if Israel retaliates to attack
Almost all of the drones and missiles were intercepted before they reached Israel, with help from the United States, Jordan and other allies
Hamas studies truce proposal six months into Gaza war
Foreign governments and humanitarian groups have persistently urged Israel not to carry out an operation in Rafah for fear of mass civilian casualties
Israel battles Hamas as Netanyahu warns of ‘long and difficult war’
Israel also came under attack from the north on Sunday when Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells ‘in solidarity’ with the unprecedented Hamas…
UN urges probe into shooting of Sudan schoolchildren
The killings come as protest leaders are due to hold talks with the ruling generals on Tuesday on the remaining aspects of installing civilian rule
Mass protests for civilian rule rock Sudan
On Sunday, police fired several rounds of tear gas on crowds approaching the presidential palace after organisers called for a march
Sudan talks resume after shootings cloud breakthrough
The protest movement is demanding a civilian-led transition after 30 years of ironfisted rule by former president Omar al-Bashir
Sudan protesters threaten civil disobedience after army delays
Thousands of people remain camped outside the military headquarters in Khartoum nearly four weeks after the armed forces toppled Omar al-Bashir
Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency
Bashir’s three-decade rule has been rocked by two months of protests that a deadly crackdown has failed to suppress
Sudan protesters remain resilient, but Bashir unbowed
As the protest campaign against Bashir’s regime enters its third month on Tuesday, demonstrators are pressing on with rallies
Sudan protests rumble on as Bashir remains defiant
Sudanese authorities led by the feared National Intelligence and Security Service have cracked down on protesters, drawing international criticism
Bashir appoints new PM as cabinet sacked
President Omar al-Bashir’s decision to fire the entire government was approved by the top leaders of his ruling National Congress Party
African leaders create ‘Cape to Cairo’ free-trade zone
African leaders have signed a historic agreement to create the continent’s largest common market, encompassing 26 countries.