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Sudan’s health care system near collapse amid fighting

Conflict

The fighting between Sudan’s rival armed forces continues to have a devastating impact on civilians and civilian infrastructure across the country. Hundreds of people have reportedly been killed. The fighting has also damaged Sudan’s health facilities, making it difficult for the country’s health workers to help those caught in the crosshairs.

People protest in Khartoum, Sudan, after a military coup earlier this week, Oct. 29, 2021.

Amid plans of mass protests, Sudan’s military suggests ousted prime minister can return to power

Conflict & Justice
A pro-democracy protester wearing a turquoise blue scarf flashes the victory sign as thousands take to the streets to condemn a takeover by military officials, in Khartoum, Sudan, Oct. 25, 2021.

Sudanese protester to military: ‘Our numbers are too big to be ignored’

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Thousands of pro-democracy protesters take to the streets to condemn a takeover by military officials in Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.

Protests erupt across Sudan against military coup

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Two rows of wooden pews are shown with several people standing while a priest is at the front of the church.

Two years after revolution, Christians in Sudan evaluate gains

Sacred Nation
Sudanese protesters gesture and chant slogans at a barricade along a street, demanding that the country's Transitional Military Council hand over power to civilians, in Khartoum, Sudan June 5, 2019

A return to civil war could be brewing in Sudan

Conflict

Sudan is in crisis. The crackdown on its pro-democracy movement has been brutal, but there may be worse to come, including civil war and a flood of asylum-seekers.

Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir (L) poses for a photograph with his host, South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, at the latter's office in Juba, South Sudan.

Is Sudan saying ‘I told you so’ to South Sudan?

Global Politics

Sudan and South Sudan were locked in a civil war for decades. Now, as violence erupts in the new country of South Sudan, Sudan is bracing for the consequences.

A rally for Sudan held in San Francisco.

Online videos showed violent clashes in Sudan one street over from my parents’ house

Conflict & Justice

Thousands of Sudanese expats in the US are spending their days and nights online these days – getting little sleep, calling home multiple times a day, checking on the safety of their family and friends – hoping for good news.

Gas station fuel pumps are toppled during protests over fuel subsidy cuts in Khartoum September 25, 2013

Sudanese take to the streets as gas prices double overnight

Global Politics

Popular protests erupted in the country after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir cut fuel subsidies. Gas prices doubled overnight. Thousands took to the streets.

VIDEO: South Sudan celebrates one year of independence with mixed emotions

South Sudan has come a long way since separating from the north one year ago Monday. It has a new currency, international dialing code and Internet domain. But it’s a long way from changing its status as one of the poorest and most illiterate countries in the world.