If you continue to navigate this website beyond this page, cookies will be placed on your browser. To learn more about cookies, click here. Where We Work Sudan. Sudan Overview. Last Updated: Sep 29, Basic Education Recovery Project : Effective July , the project has largely met its objectives to improve the learning environment and increasing the availability of textbooks in primary schools across the targeted areas.
The project printed and distributed 22 million textbooks, completed the construction of 1, classrooms, and provided grants to 6, schools. School enrollment in the 18 sub-national states where the project constructed classrooms , has increased by That ensured the easiness of data entry, analysis, and reporting. Two rounds of National Learning Assessments have been developed to assess the quality of education within two grades three and six in the Basic Education level.
About Arabic and Math lessons were produced and broadcast on the national TV station for two hours per day; they were also uploaded to YouTube. Lesson broadcasting on the state and private TV channels is underway. Sudan Basic Education Emergency Support Project : Effective May , the project objective is to sustain enrollment in basic public education in Sudan during the transition school year through providing school grants.
The project developed, printed, and distributed 55, copies of the school grant manual [1] o all 16, public schools 3 per school , prepared and printed 35, copies of the grant application, and provided 16, schools. School grant committees were formed at the state level, coordinators were selected, and focal persons were assigned.
The Directorate of Training at the Federal Ministry of Education and the states, in coordination with the Project Coordination Unit , conducted National Training of Trainers, targeting all states and orientation workshops training in school-based management at the state, local, and school levels.
Social Protection Safety Net Project : The project aims to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Security and Social Development to transparently and effectively implement the national Cash Transfer Program in correlation with piloting a Productive Safety Net approach for poor households. The Management Information System infrastructure and training to support the recertification process are in place and the data is being verified frequently. In addition, the project targeted and reached 1, households, of which are headed by women, and about cash transfer staff and cash transfer beneficiaries received training.
SFSP will deliver cash transfers to Sudanese families affected by economic reforms and other short-term shocks. As of September 13, , over 2. Hamdok had been under pressure to release a statement "in support of the takeover," a statement from the Information Ministry read, but instead he called on pro-democracy protestors take to the streets in peaceful protest. Demonstrators burn tires in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Monday. Multiple videos posted to social media on Monday showed hundreds of demonstrators walking towards army headquarters, chanting: "We are walking holding worry in our hearts -- and worry sleeps in people's chests.
Some videos showed protestors removing razor wire that had been placed across a road amid reports of street closures in several parts of the city. Bullets were fired at protesters demonstrating against the coup outside Sudan's General Command in the city, the Ministry of Information said in another statement.
The ministry said there were casualties, but did not clarify how many shots were fired, or who was shooting at demonstrators. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors, who are aligned with the civil component of the now-dissolved Sovereign Council, on Tuesday said that four people were killed and more than 80 were injured during the protests.
Earlier, the group said at least two people were killed. A man was killed by "gunfire from the forces of the military coup council," the group said. CNN could not verify those claims. Earlier Monday, one eyewitness told CNN demonstrators had blocked three main bridges in Khartoum, including one that connects Omdurman to the capital and leads to the presidential palace.
Security forces briefly fired tear gas near that bridge to disperse protesters, the eyewitness said, explaining that the security forces patrolling the streets are mainly military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. There was minimal police presence on the streets, the eyewitness added. As chaotic scenes played out across the capital, flights from Khartoum International Airport were canceled, and mobile phone networks and internet access were disrupted. Sudanese protesters use bricks and burn tires to block 60th Street in the country's capital, Khartoum, on Monday.
Internet monitoring site NetBlocks confirmed internet connectivity was "severely disrupted" in Sudan on Monday, "manifesting in a telecommunications blackout for many. Political crisis. Military and civilian groups have been sharing power since Bashir was ousted in But following a failed coup attempt in September, attributed to forces loyal to Bashir, military leaders have been demanding reforms to the Forces of Freedom and Change FFC coalition and the replacement of the cabinet.
Civilian leaders, however, had accused them of aiming for a power grab. On July 31, , government police and protesters clashed in Nyala in South Darfur state, resulting in the deaths of six protesters.
SRF rebels ambushed government troops in South Kordofan state on August 21, , resulting in the deaths of eleven government soldiers. Government troops clashed with SPLM-N rebels in South Kordofan state on August 22, , resulting in the deaths of 17 government soldiers and one rebel.
Government troops clashed with JEM rebels in North Darfur state on September 6, , resulting in the deaths of several government soldiers and 32 rebels. Four UN peacekeeping soldiers from Nigeria were killed in an ambush near the town of Geneina in Darfur on October 3, Rebels shelled the city of Kadugli in South Kordofan state on October 8, , resulting in the deaths of five individuals.
Government troops clashed with SRF rebels in South Kordofan state on October 14, , resulting in the deaths of 21 government soldiers and seven pro-government militiamen. Government troops clashed with SPLM-N rebels in South Kordofan state on November 2, , resulting in the deaths of 70 government soldiers and six rebels.
Government police clashed with student protesters at the University of Gezira in Wad Medani on December , , resulting in the deaths of four students. Government police clashed with student protesters in Khartoum and Omdurman on December , SLM rebels attacked a military convoy in North Darfur state on December 17, , resulting in the deaths of 18 government soldiers.
SLM rebels attacked a military base in Jebel Moon in West Darfur state on December 18, , resulting in the deaths of more than 20 government soldiers and two rebels. Some 30, individuals were displaced as a result of violence in the Jebel Marra region of West Darfur state in late December and early January Government troops clashed with SPLM-N rebels in South Kordofan state on January 13, , resulting in the deaths of 43 government soldiers and eight rebels.
Government troops clashes with SPLM-N rebels in South Kordofan state on January 19, , resulting in the deaths of four government soldiers and two rebels. Government troops clashed with SLM rebels in Central Darfur state on February 6, , resulting in the deaths of 52 government soldiers and five rebels. More than individuals were killed in clashes between rival Arab tribes over control of a gold mine near Kabkabiya in North Darfur state beginning on January 5, SLM rebels claimed to have killed some government soldiers during an ambush of government troops near Nyala in South Darfur state on March 16, SLM rebels attacked three government military camps in North Darfur state on April 9, , resulting in the deaths of 64 government soldiers.
SLM rebels captured a government military base in South Darfur state on April 14, , resulting in the deaths of 40 government soldiers.
Government soldiers clashed with SLM rebels in South Darfur state on April 18, , resulting in the deaths of 17 government soldiers. Government police clashed with protesters near Khartoum on April 26, Government troops clashed with JEM rebels in North Kordofan state on May 25, , resulting in the deaths of several individuals.
Rival Arab tribes clashed over agricultural land in Katila in South Darfur state on May , , resulting in the deaths of 64 individuals. Government troops clashed with SLM rebels in South Darfur state on June 4, , resulting in the deaths of 46 government soldiers.
Government troops clashed with SLM rebels in Central Darfur state on June 10, , resulting in the deaths of 29 government soldiers. Rival Arab tribes clashed over control of a gold mine near El Sireaf in North Darfur state on June 26, , resulting in the deaths of at least 40 individuals. Rival Arab tribes clashed in Um Dukhun in South Darfur state on July 29, , resulting in the deaths of individuals. Government police clashed with protesters in Khartoum and Omdurman from September 23 to October 11, , resulting in the deaths of more than individuals.
On October 13, , three UN peacekeeping soldiers from Senegal were killed when their vehicle convoy was attacked in El Geneina in West Darfur state. General Bakri Hassan Saleh on December 7, One student was killed during a demonstration at Khartoum University on March 11, On March 12, , the U. Government police clashed with student protesters in Khartoum on May 5, One individual was killed during clashes between government police and protesters in Khartoum on June 8, On June 12, , the U.
Two government soldiers guarding a gate at the presidential palace in Khartoum were killed by a gunman on November 8, Some individuals were killed during clashes between the Awlad Omran and Al-Ziyoud groups of the Mesiria tribe in West Kordofan state on November , Government troops clashed with SRF rebels in South Kordofan state on December 2, , resulting in the deaths of 50 rebels.
AU-mediated peace negotiations held in Addis Ababa ended without an agreement on December 9, President Omar al-Bashir was re-elected with 94 percent of the vote on April 16, Several opposition political parties boycotted the presidential and legislative elections. The AU sent 20 short-term observers from 14 countries led by former president Olusengun Obasanjo of Nigeria to monitor the presidential and legislative elections from April 10 to April 17, On January 16, , President Omar al-Bashir extended the unilateral ceasefire in the states of Blue Nile, and South Kordofan, as well as the Darfur region, by six additional months.
On March 8, , President Omar al-Bashir pardoned rebels who had been captured in fighting with government forces. Members of two Arab tribes clashed in East Darfur state on July , , resulting in the deaths of up to ten individuals.
UNAMID consisted of 13, troops, military observers, 3, civilian police personnel, and international civilian staff personnel as of June 30, UNAMID fatalities included military personnel troops and one military observer , 50 civilian police personnel, and six international civilian staff personnel as of June 30, On March 28, , President Omar al-Bashir extended the unilateral ceasefire in the states of Blue Nile, and South Kordofan, as well as the Darfur region, for three additional months.
Anti-government demonstrations occurred throughout the country beginning on December 19, President Omar al-Bashir declared a month state of emergency on February 22, , President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown in a military coup led by Lt.
On April 12, , Lt. On June 30, , ten individuals were killed during anti-government demonstrations in Khartoum and other locations.
On August 1, , government security forces killed four protesters in Omdurman. More than individuals were killed in political violence from December to August President Salva Kiir of South Sudan mediated negotiations between representatives of the Sudanese government and rebels groups in Juba, South Sudan beginning on October 14, UNITAMS, which included more than international civilian staff members, was a special political mission supporting the political transition to democratic rule, protecting and promoting human rights, supporting the peace processes, assisting peacebuilding, supporting the mobilization of economic development assistance, and supporting the coordination of humanitarian assistance.
Post-Conflict Phase October 4, present : Some 15 individuals were killed in tribal violence involving members of the Masalit and Fallata tribes in South Darfur state in December More than individuals were killed in tribal clashes involving members of the Al-Masalit and Fallata Arab tribes in El Geneina in West Darfur state beginning on April , The government declared a state of emergency in West Darfur state on April 5, On May 11, , government security forces clashed with demonstrators in Khartoum, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
On May 24, , the government declared a state of emergency in Red Sea state following the deaths of five individuals during clashes between members of the Beni Amer and Nuba tribes in Port Sudan. On August 5, , six members of the paramilitary RSF were sentenced to death for the killings of protesters in June On September 21, , an attempted military coup by military officers loyal to former president Omar al-Bashir was thwarted by government authorities.
The government of Saudi Arabia condemned the attempted military coup. On September 28, , government security forces clashed with Islamic militants in Khartoum, resulting in the deaths of five government intelligence officers.
On October 4, , government security forces clashed with Islamic militants in Khartoum, resulting in the deaths of four militants and one government security personnel.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared a state of emergency. Immediately following the military coup, government troops clashed with protesters in Khartoum and Omdurman, resulting in the deaths of at least seven protesters.
The AU imposed diplomatic sanctions suspension of membership against the Sudanese military government. On October 30, , government security forces clashed with pro-democracy protesters in Khartoum, Omdurman, and other locations, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals.
Department of State, September 19, ;. Appiah-Mensah, Seth. Badescu, Cristina G.
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