Sudan

Iran proposes forming joint economic commission with Sudan

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) –  Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Atabak has proposed the formation of a joint economic and trade commission by Iran and Sudan with the aim of developing economic relations between the two countries.

Iran FM holds talk with Sudanese minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Sudan's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Gibril Ibrahim Mohamed have held talks in Tehran, the capital of Iran.

Iran, Sudan agree to expand economic ties

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) –  Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance Abdolnaser Hemmati and Sudan’s Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Gibril Ibrahim Mohamed have agreed to increase economic and trade cooperation between the two states.

Iran concerned about humanitarian situation in Sudan

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei

50 killed in Sudan paramilitary attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – More than 50 people were killed and over 200 injured Friday in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a village in central Sudan, according to non-governmental groups.

Russian airplane reportedly shot down in Sudan

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Russian Embassy in Sudan says it's in contact with authorities and is verifying reports about a transport plane that allegedly crashed with Russian citizens on board, the diplomatic mission stated.

Over 1 mn people affected by flooding in South Sudan

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Devastating flooding caused by heavy rains pounding several parts of South Sudan has affected more than one million people, the United Nations humanitarian agency said Friday.

Over 40 killed in Sudan village attack by RSF

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – More than 40 civilians were killed in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the village of Gouz Al-Naqa in Sudan’s Gezira State. The RSF has blocked villagers from returning to bury the dead.

WHO: Over 20,000 dead in Sudan conflict

TEHRAN, Sep. 09(MNA)– More than 20,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group since April 2023, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

Death toll from Sudan's heavy rains rises to 138

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The death toll from heavy rains hitting so far 10 states in Sudan has reached 138, the country's Health Ministry said.

At least 60 dead as dam collapses in eastern Sudan: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least 60 people were reported dead as a dam collapsed in eastern Sudan on Monday amid torrential rains, according to the local media.

Iraqi PM felicitates Iranian President on forming government

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the formation of his government.

Top US, Saudi diplomats discuss international developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – In a phone conversation on Sunday night, the top diplomats of the United States and Saudi Arabia discussed the recent international developments.

Cholera epidemic declared in Sudan: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – A cholera epidemic has been declared in Sudan after weeks of heavy rain, the country’s Health Minister Haitham Ibrahim said in a video released on Saturday.

Death toll from heavy rains in Sudan rises to 53

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The death toll from the heavy rains, which have hit many Sudanese states, has climbed to 53, Sudan's Health Ministry said.

7 Sudanese refugees dead, 32 injured in accident in Libya

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – At least seven Sudanese refugees were killed, and 32 others sustained injuries in a dreadful traffic accident on Monday evening near the Libyan city of Kufra.

At least 139 killed, wounded due to heavy rains in Sudan

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – At least 32 people were killed and 107 others wounded due to the recent torrential rains and floods that hit several Sudanese states, Sudan's Health Ministry announced on Monday.

Al-Burhan survives drone assassination attempt

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan survived a drone assassination attempt on Wednesday at a military graduation ceremony in Gebit, eastern Sudan. Five people, including students and an officer, were killed.

Bagheri Kani calls for Iran, Sudan synergy on Gaza issue

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Acting Foreign Minister called for the strengthening of consensus and synergy between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sudan at the international level in dealing with the crimes in Gaza.

12 killed by heavy rains, floods in eastern Sudan

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – At least 12 people were killed as a result of heavy torrential rains and floods that swept through Kassala State in eastern Sudan, Sudan's Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim announced in a statement on Saturday.

Egypt hosts conference to address Sudan crisis

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Delegations of various Sudanese political parties and civil groups met in the Egyptian capital on Saturday to find a political solution to the Sudan crisis.

Iran concerned about continuation of civil war in Sudan

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman described the killing and wounding of hundreds of innocent people in an attack on the village of "Wad Al-Nura" in Sudan as shocking, calling for international measures to stop the situation.

UN:

7 mln internally displaced in Sudan,2 mln more out of country

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The number of internally displaced people in Sudan has topped 7 million, a UN spokesman said on Wednesday.

100 people killed in 2 weeks of fighting in Sudan

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – More than two weeks of fighting between Sudan’s military and a notorious paramilitary group over a major city in the western Darfur region killed at least 123 people, an international aid group said Sunday.

Interim president vows to continue neighbor-focused policy

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The interim Iranian president Mohammad Mokhber said Sunday that promoting the relations and cooperation with the Islamic and neighboring countries pursued by late resident Ebrahim Raeisi will continue.

Iran, Sudan agree to speed up opening of embassies

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran and Sudan have agreed to accelerate the opening of embassies in their capitals, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry has announced.

At least 27 civilians killed in renewed conflict in Sudan: UN

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – At least 27 civilians were killed following the renewal of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State, United Nations agency said.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran opposes any foreign interference in Sudan

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that Tehran is opposed to any interference of foreigners in Sudan, expressing Tehran's readiness to contribute to the return of peace to that country.

UN warns 800,000 people in Sudan in extreme, immediate danger

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Some 800,000 people in a Sudanese city are in extreme and immediate danger as worsening violence advances and threatens to unleash bloody intercommunal strife throughout Darfur, top UN officials warned the Security Council.