Sudan Protests
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Sudan's military clash killed over 9,000 people, UN calls it worst humanitarian nightmare in history
World | Oct 16, 2023, 06:48 AM ISTThe conflict between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary group has claimed the lives of more than 9,000 people in the country since the tension escalated in mid-April this year. According to the UN, it is one of the worst humanitarian nightmares in recent history.
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Sudan: 87 buried in 1-metre-deep mass grave in open area in Darfur as RSF deny victims decent burial
World | Jul 13, 2023, 07:06 PM ISTSudan mass grave: UN said a large number of people including women and children were killed in an Sudan ethnic clash and added they have been buried in a mass grave outside the region’s capital El-Geneina.
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'How's the Josh?', asks Muraleedharan as Air Force pilots use night vision goggles to land in Sudan
India | Apr 29, 2023, 11:04 AM ISTIndia launched 'Operation Kaveri' earlier this week to bring back the stranded Indians from Sudan.
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'Operation Kaveri in full swing': Third batch of 135 stranded Indians leaves conflict-hit Sudan
India | Apr 26, 2023, 07:14 AM ISTSudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group for the last 12 days that has reportedly left around 400 people dead.
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Sudan crisis: France evacuates Indian nationals from clash-torn nation
India | Apr 24, 2023, 02:19 PM ISTSudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group for the last 11 days that has reportedly left around 400 people dead.
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US military evacuates its embassy personnel from clash-torn Sudan; Biden says 'I am grateful'
World | Apr 23, 2023, 09:13 AM ISTThe staffers were airlifted to an undisclosed location in Ethiopia, according to two US officials familiar with the mission.
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Sudan’s top General Burhan vows civilian rule as death toll mounts 400 in Ramadan month
World | Apr 22, 2023, 07:57 AM ISTBut for many Sudanese, Burhan’s claims rang hollow 18 months after he joined forces with his current rival to seize power in a coup that cast aside Sudan’s pro-democracy forces.
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Amid Sudan clash, govt sets up dedicated control room in Delhi to oversee safety of stranded Indians
India | Apr 19, 2023, 11:43 AM ISTThe major development came hours after politicians in India engaged in a war of words, where senior Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah sought help from the Centre for the safety of the people of Karnataka who have been stuck in Sudan.
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Sudan's violent struggle to control nation kills 185 people; UN says death toll could be much higher
World | Apr 18, 2023, 06:58 AM ISTThe toll could be much higher because there are many bodies in the streets around central Khartoum that no one can reach because of the clashes.
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Sudan clash: India issues advisory for Indians living in Khartoum as death toll crosses 100
World | Apr 17, 2023, 01:37 PM IST"Dear Indian Nationals in Sudan, Based on the latest inputs the fighting has not Subsided on day two. We sincerely request all fellow Indians to continue to stay where they are and not venture outside," read the second advisory released on Monday morning.
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Indian national killed in Sudan fierce clash; Jaishankar vows full support in repatriating body
World | Apr 16, 2023, 12:50 PM ISTAccording to Indian Embassy in Sudan, the victim was identified as Albert Augestine, an Indian National working in a Dal Group Company.
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Sudan clash: UN employees among 56 killed as military rivals fight for power
World | Apr 16, 2023, 12:09 PM ISTThe clashes capped months of heightened tensions between the armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces group. Those tensions had delayed a deal with political parties to get the country back to its short-lived transition to democracy, which was derailed by an October 2021 military coup.
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Sudan sentences 27 to death for torturing, killing protester
World | Dec 31, 2019, 02:41 PM ISTA Sudanese court on Monday sentenced 27 members of the country’s security forces to death by hanging for torturing and killing a detained protester during the uprising against longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir earlier this year.
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Over 60 killed during Sudan protests: official
World | Oct 09, 2013, 09:19 AM ISTKhartoum: About 60 to70 people died during the recent protests staged in the Sudanese capital since last Sep 23 ranged between 60 and 70, a government official announced Tuesday."The number of the people who were
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Rights groups: 50 killed in Sudan protests
World | Sep 27, 2013, 02:41 PM ISTKhartoum, Sudan : Sudanese police killed at least 50 people this week, often “shooting to kill” when they moved to quell angry protests over the government's cut of fuel subsidies, two rights groups said, as