Sudan – 18 June 2015

Report on Sudanese troops holding S. African peacekeepers in Darfur ‘hostages’ draws swift denials

The Sudanese and South African governments as well as the United Nations (UN) strongly denied a report alleging that Khartoum held its peacekeepers in Darfur ‘hostages’ while they ascertain that president Omer Hassan al-Bashir has arrived safely from the African Union (AU) summit in Johannesburg.

Sudan Tribune


 

European MP calls to support peace and democratic reform in Sudan

A member of the European Union Parliament called to reconsider the Khartoum Process on human trafficking in a way to support peace and democratic reforms in the Horn of Africa countries, particularly in Sudan.

Sudan Tribune


 
Sudanese army repels attack by rebel faction in West Darfur: spokesperson

Sudan’s Armed Forces (SAF) said its troops repulsed an attack by unnamed rebel group against its positions in Silai’a area, 64km north of West Darfur state capital of El-Ginaina.

Sudan Tribune


 

South Africa vows to investigate how Sudan’s Bashir left the country despite court order

The South African government issued a statement on Monday vowing to probe the manner by which Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir left the country despite a local court ruling ordering him to remain in the country until a decision is made on a case pertaining to him.

Sudan Tribune


 

Rebel group says Sudan “failed” to protect Eritrean refugees

An Eritrean opposition group on Sunday accused the Sudanese government of failing to provide enough protection to Eritrean refugees who are subjected to abductions by criminal gangs from in and around Shagarab refugee camp in Eastern Sudan.

Sudan Tribune