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Smoke rises as clashes continue between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in Khartoum, Sudan on May 1, 2023. (Photo by Ahmed Satti/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Rampage and ransom as heavyweight in Sudan’s RSF defects

A fuller picture of the Rapid Support Forces massacres in Gezira, committed under the cover of a communications blackout, is emerging from survivors and victims’ families

Smoke rises as the clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue in Khartoum, Sudan on June 09, 2023. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

All eyes on proposed AU probe in Sudan

The African Commission must seize the opportunity to investigate atrocities in Darfur

Geneina residents are struggling to survive the latest cycle of violence in West Darfur. Photo: Ayin Network/Twitter

Sudan’s Geneina is a ghost town

It took more than a week for the fighting to reach Geneina, in Sudan’s far west. The town is now a shell of its former self

No guarantees: People celebrated when Sudan’s dictator, Omar al-Bashir, was deposed, but the transition to democracy needs to be protected. (Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP)

Safeguard Sudan’s revolution

Outside actors need to make sure that the military does not dominate Sudan’s political future

Initial victory: Sudan’s citizens celebrate the power sharing deal. (Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/Reuters)

Nurture Sudan’s fledgling accord

Western governments and Arab Gulf states should stand ready to offer financial assistance to Sudan

Militias have increased in numbers and strength, and now outnumber state security forces by four to one. (Ashraf Shazly/AFP/Getty Images)

Sudan: from demonstrations to start of transition

The country’s announcement on Wednesday was historic, but it took a lot to get there

On April 21, the SPA called for mobilization based solely on the legitimacy of the street. (Reuters)

Sudan swears in civilian-majority ruling council

The body replaces the TMC that took charge after months of deadly street protests brought down longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir

What other African protesters can learn from Sudan

Sudanese people used their power to oust an autocratic leader, and they are using the same to ensure that there is a transfer of power to civilians

On April 21, the SPA called for mobilization based solely on the legitimacy of the street. (Reuters)

Sudan’s ghost battalion

On the Sudanese Professionals Association the mysterious force behind the revolutionary uprising in Sudan

Most Sudanese cannot afford private healthcare. Their only option in the event of illness is to queue outside public hospitals. (Reuters)

Sudan’s heart-broken diaspora

People who left Sudan decades ago still believe in the future of their broken country, and want to return, even after a whole generation.

South Sudan’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed to be a United Nations staffer, leading to bitter public criticism of the international organisation. (Albert Gonzalez Farran/AFP)

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

True colours: Sudanese forces deployed around Khartoum’s army headquarters dispersed protesters. Photo: Ashraf Shazly/AFP

Hasty elections a danger for Sudan

The military is using tactics to confound civilians by calling for a vote within nine months

Sudanese from all walks of life have taken part in the demonstrations but the main organiser has been the SPA. (Reuters/Umit Bektas)

What’s happening in Sudan: Six things to know about the unrest

Sudanese protesters seek civilian rule as Transitional Military Council retains power since Omar al-Bashir’s removal

Sudan former foes not fully withdrawn from Abyei

Sudan’s north and south armies have not fully withdrawn from the disputed oil-rich Abyei region as called for under a plan aimed at defusing tensions.

Troops quit Sudan trouble spot

Rival troops from north and south Sudan are withdrawing from the contested trouble spot of Abyei but traded barbs on Friday.