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Gold in Sudan: Blessing or Curse?
The majority of traditional miners use mercury to extract gold while companies use cyanide. Both are highly toxic and dangerous to human and animal...President Omar al-Bashir: The Politician Who Continues to Weather Sudan’s Political Storms
Al-Bashir is known for showing no mercy toward his opponents. He ordered summary executions of 28 army officers a few hours after the failed coup attempt...Women in Sudan: Strong Presence in Public Life Amid Growing Restrictions
Women had powerful positions going back to the Nubian kingdoms before Islam and Christianity. Currently, there are seven female members of the 48-member...Ibrahim El-Salahi, an Icon of Modern Arab-African Art
El-Salahi said that after he completed his studies in London, he was shocked to realize that the public had not appreciated his artistic works. He concluded...Human Rights in Sudan Raise Domestic, International Concerns
It seems that tangible progress in human rights not only depends on the efforts of Sudanese civil society, which has been severely hampered by government...Literature in Sudan Is Finally Finding Its Voice
One of the most important developments in Sudanese poetry in the last three decades has been the widespread use of colloquial poetry at the expense...Third Return of Sudan’s Intelligence Strongman
The sudden return of Gosh, who has a fearsome reputation for cruelty, triggered widespread speculation about the country’s political future and...Khartoum Quells Demonstrations Protesting Economic Conditions
The demonstrations broke out in late January 2018, following the government’s announcement of the new budget in December 2017. The demonstrations d...
