Help sustain
SpideredNews
NEWS SUMMARY PAGE
Add SN feed to your site

Add SN feed to your site Breaking News » World » Africa » Sudan
 NEWS SUMMARY
Breaking News
 IMPORTANT : Please use top right "PayPal Donate" link to help sustain SpideredNews.com.

"In an era where media consolidation is occurring at an all-too rapid pace it's essential to look for alternative news sources that are free from corporate bias. The future of our rather stupid species depends on it. Sites like yours have made a massive impact on me over the last year, I'm very grateful." http://www.lukeskirenko.com

"SpideredNews is a REALLY good resource. Thanks for the effort and time you put in to providing it." Comment by SetFree

Hint: If you spot (or create) an article or video which should be highlighted, please post it on the WPN Forums. SpideredNews.com could then spotlight it.
Highlighted Sudan NewsAdd to NEWS SUMMARY page
WPN  
'Plane crash' near Sudan airport
BBC Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:10:48 GMT
A cargo plane has crashed near the airport of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, eyewitnesses say.
Seven die in Sudan plane crash
PRESSTV Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:00:13 GMT
The Sudanese civil authority says a small plane has crashed in southern Sudan, killing seven people on board, leaving only one survivor.
Court to rule on Sudan border row
BBC Sun, 22 Jun 08 01:10:17 BST
Officials from Sudan's north and south agree an international court should resolve a border row over the oil-rich Abyei area.
Sudan asks Egypt for more Darfur forces
PRESSTV Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:09:37 GMT
Sudanese Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Hussein has asked Egypt to commit more troops to his country's troubled Darfur region.
Beijing changes stance on Darfur issue
PRESSTV Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:36:41 GMT
Chinese President Hu Jintao has called on Sudan for more efforts toward peace in Darfur region amid criticism for its ties with Khartoum.
28 confirmed dead in Sudan crash
PRESSTV Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:46:34 GMT
At least 28 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more are still missing after a Sudanese airliner burst into flames after landing.
Hunt for Sudan inferno survivors
BBC Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:01:36 GMT
Authorities in Sudan are trying to find missing passengers who fled after a plane burst into flames in Khartoum.
Bashir: Abyei crisis will be resolved
PRESSTV Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:13:57 GMT
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has said that a crisis in the country's oil region of Abyei would be resolved soon through dialogue.
China hails Sudan's Darfur efforts
PRESSTV Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:21:11 GMT
China has praised Sudan's efforts in trying to end the Darfur crisis saying Beijing will do what it can to help stop the violence.
Sudan air crash kills more than 100 people
INDEPENDENT Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:12:32 GMT
More than 100 people were feared dead last night after a Sudan Airways jet exploded after veering off a runway as it landed at Khartoum airport.
Dozens die in Sudan jet inferno
BBC Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:59:34 GMT
At least 28 people die and more than 50 are missing after a plane bursts into flames after landing in Sudan, officials say.
120 dead in Sudan plane inferno
PRESSTV Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:50:37 GMT
At least 120 passengers are feared dead as a Sudan Airways aircraft exploded after landing at Khartoum airport, Sudanese TV reports.
Sudan rivals agree on Abyei plan
ALJAZEERA Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:00:18 AM
Northern and southern leaders sign "road map" to end conflict in oil-rich region.
Sudan leader lambasts 'campaign'
BBC Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:14:36 GMT
Sudan's faces a "vicious campaign", its president says, after his government is accused of crimes against humanity.
Sudan ignores ICC extradition call
ALJAZEERA Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:21:54 PM
Khartoum says it will not hand over individuals indicted for alleged abuses in Darfur.
Khartoum linked to Darfur crimes
ALJAZEERA Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:51:58 AM
International court links Sudan's government to militia abuse against populace.
US negotiator fails Sudan mission
PRESSTV Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:12:40 GMT
The US envoy has failed to broker peace between Sudanese factions over the disputed Abyei region where fighting sparks fears of a civil war.
Fears of new civil war as Sudanese town razed
INDEPENDENT Mon, 26 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT
Abyei, in the heart of Sudan, was a town of more than 30,000 people. It had a school and a hospital, a marketplace and a bar.
Horseback raid on Darfur troops
BBC Fri, 23 May 2008 12:49:21 GMT
Armed men on horseback attack and steal the weapons of UN peacekeepers in Sudan's Darfur region.
Why Darfur intervention is a mistake
BBC Wed, 21 May 08 07:48:35 BST
The idea of intervening in Darfur is well intentioned but it paves the way to a problem from hell, argues author Alex de Waal.
Fighting erupts in oil rich south Sudan
PRESSTV Wed, 21 May 2008 05:30:23 GMT
Heavy fighting has erupted between Sudan's army and rebel forces in the disputed oil rich town of Abyei, plunging the country into a new war.
Fighting erupts in oil rich south Sudan
PRESSTV Wed, 21 May 2008 05:30:23 GMT
Heavy fighting has erupted between Sudan's army and rebel forces in the disputed oil rich town of Abyei, plunging the country into a new war.
Sudan want rebels on terror list
BBC Wed, 14 May 2008 07:53:32 GMT
Sudan asks for the Darfur rebel that led the weekend attack on the capital to be listed as a terrorist group.
Fear after mass arrests in Sudan
BBC Tue, 13 May 2008 08:27:00 GMT
Some 300 people are arrested after a rebel raid near Sudan's capital, amid fears for their safety.
Chad closes its border with Sudan
BBC Mon, 12 May 2008 22:10:30 GMT
Chad closes its border with Sudan, a day after Sudan cut diplomatic ties following a rebel attack near Khartoum.
Sudanese opposition leader released
PRESSTV Mon, 12 May 2008 23:37:24 GMT
Sudanese opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi has been released by the country's security forces after they failed to charge the politician.
Chad closes border with Sudan
PRESSTV Mon, 12 May 2008 23:25:36 GMT
Chad government has announced that it has closed its border with Sudan after Khartoum broke off diplomatic ties with Ndjamena.
Sudan frees opposition politician
ALJAZEERA Mon, 12 May 2008 18:07:05 PM
Hassan al-Turabi's brief arrest follows daring raid by anti-government Darfur group.
Sudan's Islamist leader released
BBC Mon, 12 May 2008 17:10:28 GMT
Islamist leader Hassan al-Turabi is freed hours after being arrested over a rebel raid near Sudan's capital.
Assault heralds change in Sudan
BBC Mon, 12 May 08 15:00:46 BST
The weekend's attack by rebels in Khartoum could unveil a new phase in the long-running conflict in Sudan.
Profile: Sudan's Islamist leader
BBC Mon, 12 May 08 08:32:58 BST
During a political life of some 40 years, Hassan al-Turabi has been imprisoned or held under house arrest on several occasions.
Sudan 'can prove Chad rebel role'
BBC Mon, 12 May 2008 04:55:54 GMT
Sudan says it has proof that Chad helped Darfur rebels in their weekend invasion of the capital's twin city.
Sudan nabs rebel leader over raid
PRESSTV Mon, 12 May 2008 09:51:43 GMT
Sudan has arrested opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi and four other top members of his party after the Darfur rebels' attack on Khartoum.
Sudan severs Chad ties after Darfur rebels attack capital
GUARDIAN Sun, 11 May 2008 23:03:10 GMT
Chad denies involvement, but does have a history of close military ties with the Justice and Equality Movement
Rebel raid prompts Sudan to break off Chad relations
INDEPENDENT Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT
Sudan severed relations with Chad yesterday, accusing it of supporting fighters who assaulted the capital the night before, and warned that a top Darfur rebel leader was hiding somewhere in the city.
Sudan leader arrested after attack
ALJAZEERA Mon, 12 May 2008 05:47:04 AM
Key opposition leader detained after attack on capital by Darfur rebels is repelled.
Curfew lifted in Sudanese capital
ALJAZEERA Sun, 11 May 2008 23:57:07 PM
Country breaks off ties with Chad, saying it was behind incursion by Darfur group.
Sudan 'drives Darfur rebels back'
BBC Sun, 11 May 2008 19:57:04 GMT
The Sudanese government says it has driven out Darfur rebels who attacked the capital Khartoum on Saturday.
Sudan 'repulses' rebel attack
ALJAZEERA Sun, 11 May 2008 08:57:04 AM
Khartoum breaks ties with Chad, accusing it of being behind attack by Darfur rebels.
Sudan severs ties with Chad
PRESSTV Sun, 11 May 2008 12:21:52 GMT
Sudan has severed diplomatic relations with neighboring Chad accusing it of supporting the Darfur rebel attack on the capital Khartoum.
Sudan cuts Chad ties over attack
BBC Sun, 11 May 2008 06:33:58 GMT
Sudan accuses Chad of helping Darfur rebels to attack the capital, Khartoum, and says it is breaking diplomatic ties.
Sudan rebels 'reach Khartoum'
BBC Sat, 10 May 2008 14:44:24 GMT
Troops clash with rebels from Darfur outside the Sudanese capital Khartoum, reports say.
Rights groups call for Sudan arrests
PRESSTV Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:47:06 GMT
An international coalition of 29 human rights groups urges the arrest of two Sudanese suspects indicted for alleged war crimes in Darfur.
Rights groups urge Sudan arrests
BBC Sun, 27 Apr 2008 07:34:42 GMT
An international coalition of 29 human rights groups urges the arrest of two Sudanese war crimes suspects.
Britain offers hosting Darfur peace talks
PRESSTV Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:18:08 GMT
Britain offers to host peace talks on the strife-torn Sudanese region of Darfur under a proposal put forward by Premier Gordon Brown.
3rd Gitmo prisoner to boycott trial
PRESSTV Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:11:22 GMT
A Sudanese Guantanamo Bay prisoner has refused to accept any American lawyer for his trials saying he will boycott court proceedings.
EU pressures Sudan over war criminals
PRESSTV Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:47:53 GMT
The EU has issued a statement condemning Sudanese gov't for not handing over war crime suspects to the International Criminal Court.
Sudanese army slams UN report
PRESSTV Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:30:00 GMT
Sudanese army has strongly protested to a 'biased' report by the United Nations which accuses its soldiers of rape and looting in Darfur.