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Sudan's former president Omar al-Bashir goes on trial for several charges, including fomenting a coup in 1989 that overthrew the government of Sadiq al-Mahdi. The trial is adjourned to a bigger courtroom. If convicted, 76-year-old al-Bashir could face the death penalty.
2020-07-21

Sudan's public prosecutor announces the discovery of a mass grave containing the remains of students who were killed in 1998 when they tried to evade conscription. The prosecutor accused former ruler Omar al-Bashir.
2020-06-15

Ali al-Haj, secretary of the Islamist Popular Congress Party, is arrested after Sudanese authorities summon him for questioning over his role in the coup d’état that put former President Omar al-Bashir in power.
2019-11-20

The first government of Sudan after the Omar Al-Bashir era is formed, headed by Abdalla Hamdok.
2019-09-6

Shots fired by "regular forces" near the site of a sit-in protest in Khartoum kill one person and wound 10 others, according to the Central Committee of Sudanese Doctors. The gunfire lasted about four hours. This week at least three protesters have been shot dead and eight others injured during protests calling for the generals who replaced deposed President Omar al-Bashir to hand power to a civilian-led administration.
2019-06-1

President of Sudan Omar al-Bashir orders the release of all political prisoners.
2013-04-1

The People's Republic of China asks for assistance from South Sudan to obtain the release of 29 Chinese workers held captive in Sudan for five days.
2012-02-2

Chinese President Hu Jintao begins a four-day state visit to the United States.
2011-01-18

Omar al-Bashir's ruling party agrees to accept the results of the recent general election in Sudan.
2010-04-20

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the main Darfur rebel group, the Justice and Equality Movement, sign a ceasefire deal.
2010-02-23