Sudan comes in from the cold
Via The Soufan Group and added after a long lull:
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- Sudan is emerging as a “success story” for U.S. counter-terrorism policy because it now cooperates against terrorist groups rather than harbors them.
- Most U.S. sanctions on Sudan were lifted in late 2016 and Sudan is close to being removed from the U.S. ‘terrorism’ list.
- Seeking wealthy benefactors, Sudan has moved closer to the Persian Gulf states and out of Iran’s strategic orbit.
- Major international players have largely chosen to ignore Sudan’s past human rights abuses and the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for its leader, President Omar Hassan al-Bashir.
Link:http://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrie...from-the-cold/
Sudan protests continue against Bashir
For several days now there have been public protests in many Sudanese cities and Channel Four (UK) has a report (7 mins):
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The Sudanese opposition leader is under arrest – amid a crackdown on anti-government protests held across the country. Security forces fired shots into the air last night to disperse crowds in the capital, Khartoum – as demonstrations against President al-Bashir continued for a tenth day in a row. Amnesty International said at least 37 people have been killed and hundreds injured. From Khartoum, Yousra Elbagir reports – and we should warn you there are some images of violence.
Link:https://www.channel4.com/news/sudan-...against-bashir
I assume the C4 footage can be viewed beyond the UK. If not it is here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePTAsKk5m74