Doctors have accused security forces of targeting protesters in the “head, neck and torso” with live ammunition… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has replaced the country’s police chiefs, in a move that came after more than 40 people were killed in a crackdown on pro-democracy protests following a military … Read more
Hamdok was deposed by the military on October 25 but reinstated as interim premier after signing a deal… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the deputy head of Sudan’s governing sovereign council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has disclosed that Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was aware of last month’s military takeover before it happened and was “completely … 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
Large-Scale Protests Planned as Sudan Military Tightens Grip After Coup Security forces also fired tear gas in east Khartoum “and chased protesters afterwards,” a witness there said. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudanese security forces fired tear gas at anti-coup protesters in and around the capital on Saturday, two days after the military attempted to … 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
Sudan Army Chief Agrees with US to Speed up Transition Process The United Nations has been attempting to negotiate a resolution to the political crisis that has ensued since the coup. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sudan’s military chief agreed with the US on the need to expedite the creation of a new government after … 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
The United States also suspended aid to the country EKO HOT BLOG reports that the World Bank, on Wednesday, said it has suspended aid to Sudan following the military takeover that deposed the prime minister. “I am greatly concerned by recent events in Sudan, and I fear the dramatic impact this can have on the … 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
Similar coups have taken place in Mali and Guinea this year, fuelling fears more might break out on the continent EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has condemned the military coup that took place in Sudan in the early hours of Monday. Sudan’s most senior military officer, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, announced that the dissolution … 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
It remains unclear who was behind the pre-dawn arrests EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of Sudan’s transitional government and other civilian leaders have been arrested amid reports of a military coup. Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok is among those reported to have been put under house arrest by unidentified soldiers. The army has not commented, … 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
A coup attempt in Sudan fails, putsch plotters yet to be identified. A coup attempt in Sudan “failed” early Tuesday, EkoHotBlog reports. The country grapples with a fragile transition since the 2019 ouster of longtime president Omar al-Bashir. Read Also 24-Year-Old Man Declared Wanted By EFCC For 955m Scam Top military and government sources told … Read more