The former prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok, resigned on Sunday amid a political deadlock… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States, Norway, Britain and the European Union have warned Sudan’s military against appointing their own prime minister, saying it would risk plunging the nation into conflict. The countries said they would not support a prime … Read more
Hamdok’s decision to quit leaves the army in full control EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has resigned after another day of mass protests rocked the capital Khartoum. Thousands marched against a recent deal he had done to share power with the army, who staged a coup in October. Chanting “power … Read more
Hamdok was quoted as saying that he had agreed to the deal to stop the violence… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s ousted Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has been reinstated following last month’s coup when he was put under house arrest. He has appeared on TV to sign a new power-sharing agreement with coup leader … Read more
The deadly violence comes days after a military-led ruling council was announced EKO HOT BLOG reports that five demonstrators were killed in pro-democracy protests in Sudan on Saturday, according to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors. The group said four protesters died of gunshot wounds, and a fifth from choking on tear gas during clashes … Read more
Gen Burhan retained his deputy Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as well as other senior military leaders… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s coup leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has named a new ruling council with himself as the leader following the military takeover last month. He was sworn in on Thursday. Gen Burhan retained his deputy Mohamed … Read more
Protests against the coup have been going on… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s military commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemeti, has supported General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s move to take over power. Hemeti, who was the deputy leader in the now-dissolved Sovereign Council, said Gen Burhan “came to correct the course of the people’s … Read more
Global condemnation of the coup was swift with the US and World Bank cutting aid to pressure the military into releasing Hamdok… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s army and politicians are nearing a new power-sharing deal as international efforts intensify to reverse last week’s coup, according to sources following the talks who made the … Read more
At least three people were shot dead and more than 100 people wounded… EKO HOT BLOG reports that anti-coup protesters have manned barricades in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, a day after a deadly crackdown on mass rallies, as a defiant civil disobedience campaign against the military takeover entered its seventh day. Tens of thousands turned out … Read more
…Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has been under effective house arrest, the capital has been rocked by days of unrest… EKO HOT BLOG reports that security forces have clashed with protesters furious over a military coup that derailed a fragile transition to democracy and sparked an international outcry, with the United States and United Nations piling … Read more
Western powers have also called for an urgent meeting with Hamdok, saying they still recognise the prime minister and his cabinet as the constitutional leaders of Sudan EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the suspension of Sudan until civilian rule is restored in the country, saying it rejected the … Read more
…civilian leader remains under ‘heavy security’ as state oil workers join anti-coup civil disobedience campaign. EKO HOT BLOG reports that ousted Prime Minister of Sudan, Abdalla Hamdok has been allowed to return home, according to his office, a day after the country’s military detained him after seizing power in a coup. The release of Hamdok … Read more
The coupists had dissolved civilian rule, arrested political leaders and declared a state of emergency claiming that political groups had been inciting civilians against the military EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s coup leader Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has said the military seized power on Monday to prevent “civil war”. He added that the deposed … Read more
Internet services were cut across the country around dawn and the main roads and bridges into Khartoum shut… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s senior military officer declared a state of emergency, dissolved the authorities leading country’s democratic transition, and announced the formation of a new government after soldiers detained civilian leaders Monday in what … Read more
…civilian leaders say that the demands are part of a power grab from the armed forces EKO HOT BLOG reports that opponents of Sudan’s transition to democracy took to the streets of Khartoum on Saturday to call on the military to take control of the country. Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace as … Read more