Sudan news now
Here are the latest news updates from Sudan:
Breaking News
- Sudan's Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has announced that the country will hold a national dialogue to address the ongoing political crisis. (Source: Reuters)
- The Sudanese military has arrested several high-ranking officials, including the head of the country's intelligence agency, in a crackdown on corruption. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has called for an immediate end to the violence in Sudan, following reports of clashes between government forces and protesters. (Source: UN News)
Top Stories
- Sudan's economy is in crisis, with inflation soaring to over 200% and the value of the Sudanese pound plummeting. (Source: BBC News)
- The Sudanese government has announced plans to increase the price of bread, sparking widespread protests and calls for the government to resign. (Source: Al Arabiya)
- The African Union has called for the release of all political prisoners in Sudan, following reports of mass arrests and human rights abuses. (Source: Africanews)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The World Food Programme has warned that over 9 million people in Sudan are at risk of famine due to the ongoing conflict and economic crisis. (Source: WFP)
- The United Nations has launched an appeal for $1.2 billion to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, including providing aid to refugees and internally displaced persons. (Source: UN News)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced by violence in Sudan's Darfur region. (Source: ICRC)
International Relations
- The United States has imposed sanctions on several senior Sudanese officials, including the country's intelligence chief, over human rights abuses. (Source: US Department of State)
- The European Union has called for the release of all political prisoners in Sudan and for the government to engage in a peaceful and inclusive dialogue. (Source: EU External Action)
- The Arab League has called for the Sudanese government to respect the rights of its citizens and to engage in a peaceful resolution to the crisis. (Source: Arab League)
Please note that the news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.