Tag Archives: Kassala

80 Eritrea-Bound Lorries With Contraband Intercepted By Sudanese Officials

September 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Sudanese law-enforcement officials in Kassala State bordering Eritrea foiled a smuggling operation that involved around 80 vehicles, including lorries and pickups, according to Sudan’s alrakoba.net. The smuggling convoy that was heading to Eritrea was intercepted in West Kassala. When the convoy … read more »

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Students stage anti-government protest in east Sudan

October 31, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of students staged an anti-government rally in eastern Sudan on Sunday, protesting against poverty and rising food prices, witnesses said. Protests are rare in the African country but anger has been building up over a severe economic crisis with … read more »

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Sudan says it armed anti-Gaddafi forces

October 27, 2011 by benim

Khartoum – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Wednesday that his government armed Libya’s victorious rebels in their eight-month uprising against Muammar Gaddafi. “One part of the armament of the forces which entered Tripoli was 100%t Sudanese,” he said in … read more »

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