Low oil prices among drivers behind an economic crisis that has sparked protests across Sudan
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News about the struggle for democracy in Sudan. Sudan is not a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, elections are "plagued by irregularities and failed to meet international standards, according to monitors from US and EU". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on South Sudan or Africa.
Is Caution Still Necessary on the Somaliland Secession Issue?
Local politicians are set on Somaliland secession from Somalia as pending votes complicate plans
50 Years of Continuous South Sudanese War Needs to Stop
Recent clashes are an ominous sign for renewed South Sudanese war to further devastate region
Somaliland: The South Sudan Scenario
To avoid the South Sudan scenario, a reliable working government in Mogadishu would likely evaporate the one clan dream in Somaliland and ensure the territorial integrity of Somalia.
Arresting the Sudanese Dictator in New York
Many are hoping the genocidal Sudanese dictator Bashir will be arrested if he comes to New York
Sudan Newspaper Censorship May Lead to Strike
United journalists find that unity and protest are only way to counter Sudan newspaper censorship
Protests and Anger Target Sudan Election Farce
Dictator Bashir fools no one as local and international observers denounce Sudan election farce
African Union Slams Sudan Repression of Opposition
After evidence showing torture in crackdown on opposition, African Union slams Sudan dictatorship
Sudan Civil Society Repression is Favorite Tool of Regime
Worries are growing new pattern of Sudan civil society repression. Freedom House released a stunning denouncement of Sudan’s ongoing repression of dissent
ICC Drops Bashir Genocide Charges Worrying Opposition
Opposition concerned about spike in dictatorship violence after ICC drops Bashir genocide charge