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Biden’s contradictory policies on war crimes in Sudan and Gaza

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden’s contradictory policies on war crimes in Sudan and Gaza
Biden’s contradictory policies on war crimes in Sudan and Gaza

Biden’s contradictory policies on war crimes in Sudan and Gaza The hypocrisy of the United States is clearest during the administration of President Joe Biden. On the one hand, Biden has declared violence in Sudan which has resulted in thousands of civilian casualties as a “war crime.” But Biden is afraid to make the same…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Human Rights, International news, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Sudan, Terrorism

The RSF mutiny’s resonance in Sudan: Understanding some of its impacts on regional and global dynamics

Posted on September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The RSF mutiny’s resonance in Sudan: Understanding some of its impacts on regional and global dynamics
The RSF mutiny’s resonance in Sudan: Understanding some of its impacts on regional and global dynamics

The RSF mutiny’s resonance in Sudan: Understanding some of its impacts on regional and global dynamics By Ali Mohamed Ahmed Osman As the third-largest country in Africa by land mass, Sudan shares borders with seven countries in an unstable region. The current crisis in Sudan is bound to have a significant impact on the economic,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Gulf States, Middle East, Opinion, Sudan

Factors Stalling the Peace Process in Sudan

Posted on August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Factors Stalling the Peace Process in Sudan
Factors Stalling the Peace Process in Sudan

Factors Stalling the Peace Process in Sudan By Magdi A. Mofadal Sudan’s partners are sounding the alarm over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country, particularly in Darfur.  The crisis that emerged from the foiled coup d’état staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF, and turned into rebellion, passed its fourth month. Observers are raising…

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Reviving the Bread-basket Strategy: The Backbone of Sudan’s Recovery

Posted on August 10, 2023August 10, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Reviving the Bread-basket Strategy: The Backbone of Sudan’s Recovery
Reviving the Bread-basket Strategy: The Backbone of Sudan’s Recovery

Reviving the Bread-basket Strategy: The Backbone of Sudan’s Recovery By Magdi A. Mofadal Sudan’s humanitarian partners have recently rung the alarms about the situation of food insecurity in the country, particularly in Darfur, due to the conflict that started on the 15th of April,2023. The war erupted when farmers were preparing for the rainy season,…

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Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts
Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts

Sudan Recovery Plan: The Forgotten Pillar in Peace-making Efforts By Magdi Mofadal Regional and international efforts to end the war in Sudan, instigated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebellion since the 15th of April 2023, have intensified recently. In these appreciated efforts, a very crucial element for Sudan’s future is widely forgotten. The importance…

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The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan
The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan

The Imperative for National Reconciliation in Sudan By Magdi Mofadal Recently, efforts have intensified to stop the conflict in Sudan, that started on the 15th of April 2023, with the aborted coup d’état by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). No one knows when and how this conflict will end, but one thing is certain. Sudan…

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Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy

Posted on July 21, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy
Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy

Sudan’s Bumpy Road to Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy By Magdi A. Mofadal Since the 15th of April 2023 Sudan has been passing through the gravest catastrophe in its modern history. It resulted from the failed coup attempt turned into rebellion staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It complicated an already very tense and fragile…

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Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability

Posted on July 14, 2023July 28, 2023 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability
Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability

Regional and International Stakes in Sudan’s Stability By Magdi A. Mofadal Sudan has been grappling with the gravest catastrophe in its modern history since the failed coup attempt staged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15th, 2023. Civilians, especially in Khartoum State and Darfur, the epicentre of the crisis, bore the brunt of…

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The Unbearable Burden: Sudan’s Crippling Economic Crisis and the absence of Plan B

Posted on December 31, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The Unbearable Burden: Sudan’s Crippling Economic Crisis and the absence of Plan B
The Unbearable Burden: Sudan’s Crippling Economic Crisis and the absence of Plan B

The Unbearable Burden: Sudan’s Crippling Economic Crisis and the absence of Plan B By Magdi A. Mofadal It is known that the Transitional Government of Sudan inherited a lot of challenges from the deposed regime; chief among them is the crippling economic crisis. This crisis was the driving force behind the popular protests that culminated…

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The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan
The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan

The United States and the Democratic Transition in Sudan By Magdi Mofadal On August 21st, 2019 the Sovereign Council (SC), which acts as the Head of State in Sudan, was stablished after the swearing in of its President and Members. The prime minister took oath of office on the same day. He immediately started consultations…

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Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy

Posted on August 21, 2019August 21, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy
Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy

Interim Political Declaration opens door to Sudanese Democracy The Government of Sudan announced a new agreement that many hope will bring peace and democracy to the country. Here is the release: The signing of the Political Declaration and the Constitutional Document of the Interim Period on August 17th, 2019, opened a new chapter in the…

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Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy
Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy Guest Op-Ed on the aftermath of Mar al-Bashir’s forced rem,oval from office and the negotiations to form a new government and establish Democracy. By Magdi A. Mofadal The Sudanese people, who pioneered in the Arab world in October 1964 with their first-ever “Arab Spring”, surprised the world…

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Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report

Posted on June 21, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report
Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report

Impact of Trump ban on Yemen detailed in new report The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) and the Rule of Law Clinic at Yale Law School released “Window Dressing the Muslim Ban: Reports of waivers & mass denials from Yemeni-American families stuck in limbo.” The new report documents the impact of Donald Trump’s “Muslim Ban”…

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Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper

Posted on June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper
Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper

Sudanese authorities block distribution of Al-Jarida newspaper Sudanese authorities should allow the privately owned Al-Jarida newspaper to be distributed freely and cease its ongoing campaign against critical journalists in the country, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Agents from the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) held up distribution of the paper on the morning of…

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Arab World, Journalism, Middle East, News, North Africa

UN expert raises concern about violence against women in Sudan

Posted on April 24, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on UN expert raises concern about violence against women in Sudan
UN expert raises concern about violence against women in Sudan

UN expert raises concern about violence against women in Sudan UN expert raises concerns about violence against women, calls for legal reform The UN Independent Expert on Sudan expressed concern about reports that the security forces were using violence, intimidation and other forms of abuse to silence women across the country. “These abuses are made…

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Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police

Posted on August 22, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police
Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police

Sudanese journalist fined over column criticizing police New York, August 22, 2017—Sudanese authorities yesterday fined Suheir Abdelrahim, a columnist for the daily Al-Tayyar, for a column criticizing the police, according to news reports. The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the sentence and called on authorities not to contest the journalist’s appeal. At an earlier hearing,…

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Hunger crisis ravages some Middle East nations, ICRC

Posted on March 22, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Hunger crisis ravages some Middle East nations, ICRC

Hunger crisis ravages many Middle East nations, ICRC “Massive scaling up urgently needed to tackle hunger crisis” says ICRC’s Director of Operations The ICRC is appealing for $400m to help those most affected by the humanitarian crises in Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and north-east Nigeria. The funds will ensure 5 million vulnerable people receive essential…

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Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants

Posted on March 6, 2017June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants
Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants

Trump issues new restrictions on immigrants President Donald Trump this week unveiled a new Executive Order to temporarily suspend immigration from six countries with Muslim majorities, dropping Iraq and easing restrictions on Syrian refugees. Critics insist it is a “Muslim ban” By Ray Hanania President Donald Trump this week unveiled a new Executive Order to temporarily suspend…

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