Sudan
Sudan in Summary
Sudan’s history goes back to the Pharaonic period. Independence from the British was proclaimed on 1 January 1956.
Islam was Sudan’s state religion and Islamic laws applied from 1983 until 2020 when the country became a secular state. The economy has been described as lower-middle income and relies on oil production. Sudan is a member of the United Nations, the Arab League, African Union, COMESA, Non-Aligned Movement and the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation.
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The UN presence in Sudan is “in a precarious situation” | United Nations
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The UN presence in Sudan is “in a precarious situation”
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Sudan suspends contacts with IGAD mediating group: Foreign Ministry
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UN News in Brief (16 January 2024) | United Nations
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War in Sudan: Army regains territory around Khartoum
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Sudan: The war the world forgot | The Listening Post
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Sudan sees surge in child soldier recruitment as fighting continues
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What South Africa’s case against Israel could mean for Gaza | The Listening Post
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Sudan fighting: RSF accused of targeting civilians in Gezira
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Cindy McCain: Help & Hope for the Hungry | Awake at Night Podcast | United Nations
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Voices from the Field: Navigating Challenges to Preventing Sexual Misconduct in Emergency Settings
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Fighting in Sudan puts education on hold for millions of young Sudanese
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Cindy McCain: Help & Hope for the Hungry | Awake at Night | United Nations
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Sudan conflict : Refugees in Chad at risk of starvation
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