Official: Sudan to Hand Over Omar al-Bashir for Genocide Trial

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2020 For his role in the Darfur conflict, the county's former president also stands accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

All the Political Revolts America Ignored in 2019

Juan Cole / Truthdig Dec 26, 2019 Mass protests have reshaped Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria and Sudan, but you'd never know it from the coverage they've received in U.S. media. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sudan Army Removes Leader, Rejects Ousted President’s Extradition

MAGGIE MICHAEL / The Associated Press Apr 13, 2019 Protesters cheer as the transitional leader linked to the Darfur genocide is replaced. Al-Bashir won't be turned over to the world court. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Sudan’s Military Overthrows President Amid Bloody Protests

MAGGIE MICHAEL and SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2019 Omar al-Bashir's repressive 30-year rule ends as pro-democracy protest organizers denounce the army's takeover. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sudan Hits Peak Crisis After Months of Massive Protests

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 11, 2019 According to one news source, Omar Hassan al-Bashir has stepped down as president of Sudan in the wake of a military coup. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Filmmaker Kenneth Carlson on Meeting ‘Heart of Nuba’ Villain (Audio and Transcript)

Staff and Robert Scheer / Truthdig Apr 29, 2018 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer and Carlson discuss what inspired the documentarian to make a film about the persecuted Nuba tribe and a heroic American doctor. Dig deeper ( 22 Min. Read )

Sudan Heads to the Polls

Staff / Truthdig Apr 10, 2010 Sudan's three-day election period begins Sunday, a contest that many see as deeply flawed. Several opposition parties have declined to participate and many of the country's 2.5 million refugees are not registered to vote. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Will Bush Ever Face World Court?

Staff / Truthdig Mar 8, 2009 The International Criminal Court recently issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, a move Sudanese officials denounced as politically motivated. Will it ever be the case that the ICC takes former U.S. President George W. Bush to task? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )