April 2004
Sudan Issues Entry Visas for Members of the U.S. International Development Organization
Sudan has agreed to issue visas for 28 members of the U.S. International Development Organization to assess the situation in Darfur. This decision follows criticism…
U.S. State Department Designates 7 Countries as Sponsors of International Terrorism - 2004-04-29
The U.S. State Department has identified seven nations, including Iran, as sponsors of international terrorism in its annual report. This designation reflects ongoing concerns about…
The U.S. Condemns the Islamic Government of Sudan - 2004-04-29
The U.S. has criticized the Sudanese government for neglecting the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, where thousands have died and millions are displaced. The Sudanese government…
Sudanese President Visits Darfur Region in Western Sudan - 2004-04-28
Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir visited the conflict-ridden Darfur region to evaluate humanitarian and security needs after a year of civil war. The ongoing violence…
U.S. Secretary of State: Sudan Government Should Fulfill Its Promises
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has called on the Sudanese government to allow humanitarian access to Darfur following a ceasefire agreement. The Bush administration…
Discussions Aimed at Ending Conflicts in Western Sudan - 2004-04-25
Discussions are underway in Chad to address the severe humanitarian crisis in Western Sudan, particularly in Darfur, where thousands have died and one million are…
New Effort to End the Conflict in Western Sudan - 2004-04-24
A new dialogue is set to occur in Chad to address the ongoing conflict in Darfur, Western Sudan, which has resulted in significant loss of…
The U.S. Rejects Amendments to the Resolution Criticizing Sudan
The U.S. has rejected proposed amendments to a UN resolution criticizing Sudan for human rights abuses in Darfur, emphasizing ongoing ethnic cleansing in the region.…
Human Rights Commission Report: Sudanese Government Forces Have Committed Crimes Against Humanity
The UN Human Rights Commission reports that Sudanese government forces and allied Arab militias have committed serious human rights violations in Darfur, including rape, torture,…
The U.S. Calls for Faster Progress in Sudan Peace Talks
The U.S. is urging quicker progress in the peace negotiations between the Sudanese government and the SPLA, which have been ongoing in Kenya. Despite some…
Goodwill of the Sudanese Government and Rebels for Achieving Final Peace - 2004-04-20
The Sudanese government and southern rebels express confidence that the U.S. will not impose sanctions due to delays in the peace process. They claim to…
Dispatch of a UN Delegation to Western Sudan - 2004-04-20
The UN is set to send a delegation to Darfur, Sudan, to investigate reported atrocities by government-backed militias. The Sudanese government has delayed the visit…
UN: 50,000 People Displaced in Recent Clashes in Sudan - 2004-04-20
Recent clashes in southern Sudan have left at least 50,000 people homeless, despite a ceasefire agreement. The fighting involves militias loyal to a rebel leader…
Recent Fighting in South Sudan Has Left at Least 50,000 Homeless
Recent clashes in South Sudan have resulted in over 50,000 people becoming homeless, despite a ceasefire agreement. The violence is primarily attributed to government-backed militias…
European Union Considers Sending Troops to Sudan - 2004-04-13
The European Union is contemplating the deployment of troops to Darfur, Sudan, due to ongoing attacks by Arab militias that have displaced over 700,000 people.…
USA: Parties in Sudan Conflict Will Face Economic Sanctions if Peace is Not Achieved
The U.S. has warned that economic sanctions may be imposed on the conflicting parties in Sudan if they do not reach a peace agreement. Ongoing…
Ceasefire Agreement Between the Sudanese Government and Two Rebel Groups - 2004-04-09
The Sudanese government and two rebel groups have signed a ceasefire agreement to halt hostilities in Darfur, effective Sunday, with a duration of 45 days.…
Kofi Annan's Warning Regarding Genocide in Rwanda - 2004-04-07
Kofi Annan warned that military intervention might be needed to prevent genocide in Rwanda, reflecting on the past atrocities of 1994. He proposed a system…