U.S. sanctions Sudanese Armed Forces head
The United States has sanctioned the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, accusing Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan of destabilizing the war-torn Northeast African nation and undermining peace efforts.
Exclusive-U.S. to Impose Sanctions on Sudanese Leader Burhan
The reason for the move was the Sudanese Armed Forces' (SAF) targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure and denial of aid access, as well as refusal to participate in peac
US issues sanctions on Sudanese army chief Burhan
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Sudan's leader, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes.
U.S. Hits Sudan’s Leader With Sanctions Over Brutal Civil War
The U.S. imposed sanctions on Sudan’s de facto president, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, as punishment for the brutal military campaign he has led in the country’s devastating civil war. The Biden administration action Thursday,
Sudan's army chief orders probe into alleged killings
Sudan's army chief has ordered an investigation into allegations that his troops carried out widespread atrocities after recapturing the capital of Gezira state from their paramilitary rivals. Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's move comes after widespread concern that civilians - including foreign nationals - were killed after the seizure of Wad Madani.
Sudanese Military Chief Hit With US Sanctions Over Civil War
Burhan, leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces, on the grounds that he has destabilized the country and undermined moves toward ...
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‘I’ll starve myself until I collapse to secure my son’s release from Egyptian prison,’ vows grandmother
The strike is intended to put pressure on the British government to secure the release of her son, pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah, who is in jail in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Family say jailed British-Egyptian activist is alive
Last Thursday, Alaa Abdel Fattah's family said they had been told he had "undergone a medical intervention" The family of jailed British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah ...
Middle East Eye10d
Alaa Abd-el Fattah's mother marks 100th day of hunger strike
The family were informed that Starmer had raised his case at a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on 8 August, but were not provided with much detail about what was discussed.
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Egypt’s president: ‘Jews in Egypt … have never been subjected to any form of oppression’
WASHINGTON (JTA) — In a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi mentioned Blinken’s Jewish identity, and made a false and curious claim.
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Alaa Abdel Fattah: Jailed British-Egyptian activist ends hunger strike - letter
British-Egyptian pro-democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has told his family in a letter that he has ended a seven-month hunger strike in prison in Egypt. "I've broken my strike. I'll explain ...
The Independent25d
Jailed activist ‘hurt’ PM did not raise case with Egyptian leader, says family
Human rights experts, including Amnesty International secretary general Agnes Callamard, have written to Sir Keir insisting Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi can “resolve this case with ...
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Mother of jailed UK-Egyptian activist reaches 100th day of hunger strike
The mother of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah reached the 100th day of her hunger strike protesting her son’s continued imprisonment on Tuesday, according to her family. Laila Soueif ...
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'I Want to Check Hand You!' Video of Egyptian President Speaking English Goes Viral
Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi was mocked on social media for attempting to speak English during the World Youth Forum in the seaside city of Sharm El-Sheikh. In a video that went viral ...