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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.
Civil Protests in Khartoum Affect Crisis in Sudan’s Darfur Region
Civil disobedience campaign in Sudanese capital Khartoum is impeding aid from flowing to flood-stricken victims in the northern Darfur region.
Sudan Ruling Council Admits It Ordered Deadly Dispersal of Protesters
Sudan’s ruling military council has acknowledged it ordered the June 3 attack on protesters in Khartoum that left dozens of people dead.
Protesters, Military to Resume Talks on Sudan Transitional Council
Sudan’s opposition leaders have agreed to end their campaign of civil disobedience and strikes and resume talks with the country’s military rulers .
Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas to Break Up Protests
Sudanese police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum during a civil disobedience campaign to demand civilian rule.
Sudan Protesters Call for Civil Disobedience Campaign
Protest leaders in Sudan are urging people to participate in acts of civil disobedience to pressure the military after deadly disruption of recent sit-in.
Sudan’s Deadly Crackdown Evokes Arab Spring Bloodshed
In the Middle East, it has often begun the same way: a popular swell of street protests against long-entrenched autocrats and demonstrators .
Sudan Protesters Say Will Keep Up Campaign Until Military’s Ouster
Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders vowed to press campaign of civil disobedience until ruling military ousted and killers of protesters are brought to justice.
Sudanese Protesters Spurn General’s Call for Talks
Protest leaders in Sudan rejects a proposal to negotiate with military generals, saying call is insincere as security forces continue to target protesters.
Death Toll From Attack On Sudan Democracy Camp Reaches 100
Paramilitaries in Khartoum threw dozens of bodies into the Nile to try to hide the number of casualties inflicted during a dawn attack.