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Demonstrators walk past army vehicles protecting the entrance to a rally near the military headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, April 15, 2019. The Sudanese protest movement on Monday welcomed the &quot;positive steps&quot; taken by the ruling military council, which held talks over the weekend with the opposition leaders and released some political prisoners. The praise came despite a brief incident earlier Monday where activists said soldiers attempted to disperse the ongoing protest sit-in outside the military headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, but eventually backed off. (AP Photo/Salih Basheer)

Sudan officials: Ousted president moved to Khartoum prison

By FAY ABUELGASIM and SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Demonstrators rally near the military headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, April 15, 2019. The Sudanese protest movement on Monday welcomed the &quot;positive steps&quot; taken by the ruling military council, which held talks over the weekend with the opposition leaders and released some political prisoners. The praise came despite a brief incident earlier Monday where activists said soldiers attempted to disperse the ongoing protest sit-in outside the military headquarters in the capital, Khartoum, but eventually backed off. (AP Photo/Salih Basheer)

Sudan’s military rulers fire top chief prosecutor, aids

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Sudanese demonstrators march with national flags as they gather during a rally demanding a civilian body to lead the transition to democracy, outside the army headquarters in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The military overthrew President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday after almost four months of protests calling for an end to his nearly 30-year rule. (AP Photo)

Sudan’s protesters voice optimism after talks with army

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Sudanese demonstrators march with national flags as they gather during a rally demanding a civilian body to lead the transition to democracy, outside the army headquarters in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The military overthrew President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday after almost four months of protests calling for an end to his nearly 30-year rule. (AP Photo)

The Latest: Sudanese want ‘immediate’ move to civilian rule

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In this photo taken Thursday, April 11, 2019, a young merchant carrying brooms to sell walks along a street after the recent ousting of Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, in the capital Juba, South Sudan. The military overthrow of Sudan's longtime president quickly has raised concerns about whether the upheaval will destabilize neighbouring South Sudan's fragile efforts at peace after five years of civil war. (AP Photo/Sam Mednick)

Sudan’s upheaval brings fears for South Sudan’s peace deal

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

Sudanese celebrate after officials said the military had forced longtime autocratic President Omar al-Bashir to step down after 30 years in power in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo)

The Latest: Envoy: Military to ensure civilian government

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Sudanese celebrate after officials said the military had forced longtime autocratic President Omar al-Bashir to step down after 30 years in power in Khartoum, Sudan, Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo)

Sudanese army refuses to extradite ousted president

By MAGGIE MICHAEL - Associated Press

Protesters rally near the military headquarters, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in the capital Khartoum, Sudan. Activists behind anti-government protests in Sudan say security forces have killed at least seven people, including a military officer, in another attempt to break up the sit-in outside the military headquarters in Khartoum. A spokeswoman for the Sudanese Professionals Association, said clashes erupted again early Tuesday between security forces and protesters who have been camping out in front of the complex in Khartoum since Saturday. (AP Photo)

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In this May 18, 2018, file photo, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir speaks during the extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Istanbul, Turkey. Sudan's armed forces were to deliver an "important statement" and asked the nation to "wait for it" on Thursday, April 11, 2019, state TV reported, as two senior officials said the military had forced longtime President Omar al-Bashir to step down.(Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP, File) **FILE**

Russia may face blowback from Sudan misadventure

By L. Todd Wood

FILE - In this May 18, 2018, file photo, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir speaks during the extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Istanbul, Turkey. Sudan's armed forces were to deliver an &quot;important statement&quot; and asked the nation to &quot;wait for it&quot; on Thursday, April 11, 2019, state TV reported, as two senior officials said the military had forced longtime President Omar al-Bashir to step down.(Presidential Press Service/Pool via AP, File)

A timeline of key events in rule of Sudan’s al-Bashir

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Protesters rally in front of the military headquarters in the capital Khartoum, Sudan, Monday, April 8, 2019. Organizers behind anti-government demonstrations in Sudan said security forces attempted to break up a sit-in outside the military headquarters. A spokeswoman for the Sudanese Professionals Association told The Associated Press that clashes erupted early Monday between security forces and protesters, who have been camped out in front of the complex in Khartoum since Saturday. (AP Photo)

Sudanese activists: 14 more killed in clashes with police

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Group says 60 killed in protests against Sudan’s president

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

In this Oct. 15, 2000, file photo, experts in a speed boat examine the damaged hull of the USS Cole at the Yemeni port of Aden after an al Qaeda attack that killed 17 sailors. The Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a nearly $315 million judgment against Sudan stemming from the USS Cole bombing, saying Sudan hadn't properly been notified of the lawsuit. (AP Photo/Dimitri Messinis, File)

Supreme Court tosses $315 million award in USS Cole lawsuit

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Sudan summons Egypt’s ambassador over border dispute

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FILE - This June 14, 2015 file photo, shows Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during a visit to Johannesburg, South Africa. On Sunday, March 17, 2019, hundreds of Sudanese took part in anti-government protests in the capital and other cities, as the government says it has secured $300 million in loans from Emirate-based sources to address the economic crisis that triggered the unrest. (AP Photo/Shiraaz Mohamed, File)

Fresh rallies against al-Bashir as Sudan secures $300M loans

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Sudan announces new Cabinet amid protests

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

This satellite image captured on Feb. 22, 2019 and provided by DigitalGlobe, shows Sanumdong research center on the outskirts of Pyongyang, North Korea. South Korea's military said it is carefully monitoring North Korean nuclear and missile facilities after the country's spy agency told lawmakers that new activity was detected at a research center where the North is believed to build long-range missiles targeting the U.S. mainland. (DigitalGlobe, a Maxar company, via AP)

UN probing North Korea sanctions violations in 20 countries

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Sudanese court sends 9 women arrested in protests to prison

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

UN says emergency decree will impact peace in Sudan’s Darfur

By EDITH M. LEDERER - Associated Press

Sam Brownback, the U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, speaks to journalists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019. Pakistan has &quot;a desire to change&quot; its ways and be removed from an American blacklist of countries that infringe religious freedoms, Brownback said Sunday on a tour of a Mideast long riven by faith. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell) **FILE**

US religious freedom envoy: Pakistan has ‘desire to change’

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