Category: Sudan
Sudan’s military experience praised during regional exercise : Spokesperson
KHARTOUM (HAN) March 13. 2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. Sudan Armed Forces (SAF)’s counter-insurgency experience was useful for the Arab and Islamic armies participating in the Northern Thunder military exercise recently held in Saudi Arabia, a military spokesperson said. Over 150,000 troops 20 countries including Saudi Arabia, Gulf countries, Bangladesh, Chad, Jordan, Egypt…
S.Sudan: Juba to benefit from stable currency
JUBA (HAN) March, 12 .2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security. Foreign companies operating in South Sudan are expecting financial relief in the long run following the country’s admission into the East African Community. Under the EAC Monetary Union, member states must adhere to the convergence criteria spelt out in Article 5 of the Monetary Union protocol.…
S. Sudan rebels warn of peace collapse after army attacks in Bahr el Ghazal region
JUBA (HAN) March, 12 .2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security.South Sudan’s armed opposition faction warned on Saturday that attacks by pro-government forces in Bahr el Ghazal region could derail commitments made towards the full implementation of the peace accord mediated by regional leaders. The agreement, which is in its eight months and has curbed violence, though…
S.Sudan: Yei River state initiates 500-days of development plans
JUBA (HAN) March,11.2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. A three-day conference is underway for participants to come up with a 500-days development plan for South Sudan’s Yei River state government. The event, under the theme, “Together we can achieve”, consolidate roles being played by civil societies, development partners and development plans. Participants are expected…
Rebel commander splits away from Justice and Equality Movement
NYALA (HAN) March 10,2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. A Darfur rebel commander Wednesday broke away from the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) and announced his commitment to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD). 19 fighters led by former JEM commander Mahdi Adam Ismail arrived to the capital of South Darfur State,…
Sudanese President Omar Bashir arrives in Indonesia
KHARTOUM March 7, 2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir arrived in Indonesia on Sunday, despite an international warrant for his arrest, to attend an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit, the Sudanese state news agency said. The Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Bashir in 2009 and 2010,…
Sudanese Islamist leader Hassan al-Turabi dies at 84
Khartoum (HAN) March 7, 2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security NewsThe leader of Sudan’s Popular Congress Party (PCP) Hassan al-Turabi has died of a heart attack on Saturday in Khartoum at the age of 84. Turabi was rushed from his office at the PCP premises in the neighborhood of Al-Manshia to the intensive care unit…
Sudanese Opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi Dies
Khartoum (HAN) March 6, 2016. Public Diplomacy & Regional Security News. Prominent Sudanese politician Hassan al-Turabi, a veteran who formed the Popular Congress Party (PCP), has died in Khartoum at the age of 84. Turabi was reportedly working in his office when he fell down and was taken to the hospital. State-run Omdurman TV says the…
Sudan Open to Joining Saudi-led Coalition in Syria
Khartoum (HAN) February 24, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. Sudan’s government has expressed its openness to join the Saudi-led military coalition to fight in Syria. During a press conference in Khartoum on Monday, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ibrahim Gandour said Sudan is committed to any political or military decision taken by the leadership of the alliance.…
South Sudan army warns “security vacuum” after withdrawal
JUBA (HAN) February 24, 2016 – Public Diplomacy and Regional Stability Initiatives News. The general command of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA), which is the official army of South Sudan, warned on Tuesday of security vacuum should its forces withdraw from the national capital, Juba, in implementation of the security arrangements signed with the opposition faction of…
