Sudan conflict rages on after a month of chaos and broken ceasefires
Sudan's two top generals are at war with each other, laying waste to a country that many had hoped was about to push toward democracy.
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Sudan conflict ongoing amid cease-fire talks
Fighting escalated Wednesday in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, as talks between the rival groups continue in Saudi Arabia. U.S. negotiators are "cautiously optimistic" about a possible short-term cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid into the country, Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday. BBC News correspondent Barbara Plett Usher joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest developments.
800,000 people could flee Sudan conflict: UN
The United Nations warns fighting in Sudan could lead to a mass exodus by the end of the year. Officials estimate more than 800,000 people could try to seek refuge in neighboring nations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio spoke with refugees making the journey across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia.
Americans fleeing Sudan sail across the Red Sea
American citizens fleeing Sudan's civil unrest braved a 10-hour journey across the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia. Ramy Inocencio reports.
A young American's fear and joy as she escapes the crisis in Sudan
Reefan, 13, told CBS News she was excited to be "going to a safer place," but she's leaving a lot behind, and thousands of others are still desperate to get out.
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Sudan's health care system in crisis
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Sudan's warring generals agree "in principle" to 7-day ceasefire
Neighboring South Sudan says the two sides have accepted a plan to enter peace talks that includes a week-long ceasefire.
Third round of Americans evacuated from Sudan
The U.S. continues to evacuate citizens from war-torn Sudan. Around 100 Americans arrived by boat in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number evacuated to about 1,000. Ramy Inocencio has more.
Third convoy of American evacuees from Sudan reaches safety
The U.S. evacuation effort assisted a total of about 700 people trying to flee Sudan, amid fighting between rival generals that has led to a crisis in Africa's third-largest country.
Americans fleeing Sudan arrive in Saudi Arabia
More than 100 Americans sailed to Saudi Arabia after evacuating from the deadly violence in Sudan earlier today. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil from Saudi Arabia to discuss the voyage and the ongoing fighting across the world.
Americans fleeing Sudan arrive in Jeddah
The USNS Brunswick docked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, carrying 308 passengers fleeing violence in Sudan. Ramy Inocencio spoke to some of the 105 Americans who were on board.
U.S. doctor Bushra Ibnauf Sulieman killed "for nothing" amid Sudan fighting
"You killed thousands of patients," wrote a colleague of Sulieman, who was killed while treating the wounded, in a post aimed at his attackers.
More Americans escape Sudan as country teeters on edge of civil war
Around 1,000 U.S. nationals have made it out of the country amid fragile ceasefires, including more than 100 aboard a Navy ship that just docked in Saudi Arabia.
Second convoy of U.S. citizens fleeing Khartoum arrives at Port Sudan
The U.S. government has now facilitated the evacuation of nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens, the State Department confirmed.
Hundreds of U.S. citizens evacuated from Khartoum
Several hundred U.S. citizens were evacuated from Sudan's capital city of Khartoum on Friday amid escalating violence in the country. Ramy Inocencio has the latest.
U.S. evacuates hundreds of American civilians from Sudan
It's the first organized effort by the U.S. to evacuate its civilians from the country.
As battle for Sudan continues, civilian deaths top 500
Up to 20,000 refugees — mostly women and children — have crossed over the western border to Chad, the United Nations said.
Chaos at Sudan's border as exodus continues despite fragile ceasefire
As many as 25,000 people are said to be stranded at Sudan's border with Egypt, in circumstances described to CBS News as dire and confusing.
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The death toll has climbed to over 500 as the fighting in Sudan continues despite shaky ceasefires.
Second American killed in Sudan amid fighting, U.S. says
U.S. officials say a second American citizen was killed in Sudan as fighting continues despite a ceasefire. CBS News anchors Errol Barnett and Roxana Saberi spoke with Chad country director for the International Rescue Committee, Aleksandra Roulet-Cimpric, about the refugee situation.
Fighting in Sudan despite cease-fire
Fighting has continued in Sudan despite a cease-fire agreement, as the U.S. and other countries try to coordinate evacuations. BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green with the latest.
Second American dies in Sudan amid fighting, U.S. confirms
The U.S. evacuated its embassy personnel from the country over the weekend amid intense fighting.
Sudan's ousted dictator al-Bashir said to be in hospital amid chaos
As a ceasefire eases fighting between rival generals, one of Sudan's warring factions denies rumors that the long-time ruler was freed amid the chaos.
Foreigners rush to evacuate Sudan
A 72-hour cease-fire in Sudan has other countries racing to evacuate their citizens from the war-torn nation. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Joyce Eiler, whose son is one of those evacuees.
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U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach," Omani mediator says
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