Sep 7th, 2009 · A Sudanese judge convicted a woman journalist on Monday for violating the public indecency law by wearing trousers outdoors and fined her $200, but did not impose a feared flogging penalty. Among 13 women arrested July 3 in a raid in Khartoum, Lubna Hussein avoided the flogging by going to trial.
Aug 1st, 2009 · From President Obama on down, the administration is stacked with officials who have talked tough about ending what they have called "genocide" in Sudan's Darfur region. That made it all the more surprising this week when the administration's special envoy suggested holding out new carrots for Khartoum.
Jul 19th, 2008 · There's a weekly power struggle in northern Khartoum in Sudan. On this Friday, a young Nubian man answers the referee's call for a contender and waits to see who will enter the wrestling ring to test his strength in one of humankind's oldest traditions.
May 24th, 2008 · Sudan's government is touting its defeat of 1,000 poorly supplied Darfur rebels earlier this month as a major military defeat. President Omar al-Bashir recieved international praise for quelling the attack on the capital, Khartoum. But local Sudanese still have lingering questions on how the rebel forces got as far as they did.
Feb 13th, 2008 · After months of pressure from Darfur activists, Steven Spielberg has withdrawn from his position as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics. Darfur activists are pressuring China because of the Chinese government's strong ties to Khartoum. Sudan is a key oil supplier for China.
Jan 3rd, 2008 · On New Year's Day, John Granville, a young U.S. diplomat and his driver were shot to death in Khartoum. Ka Vang, Granville's colleague, commemorates him.
Nov 30th, 2007 · Crowds of Sudanese protesters in Khartoum are calling for the death of a British teacher, who was convicted of insulting Islam after her class named a teddy bear Mohammad.
Apr 19th, 2007 · A United Nations report, first published in the New York Times, details the use of Sudanese government planes and helicopters in strikes on Darfur. The aircraft have been painted to look like U.N. vehicles and are being used for bombing runs and surveillance. Khartoum-based reporter Noel King speaks with Alex Chadwick.