Eritrea-backed militias deploy in Eastern Sudan, wider conflict feared
Despite relative calm, the arrival of Eritrean-backed militants threatens to destabilize the region
Sudanese refugee women in Chad suffer sexual exploitation
Supporting the predominantly female Sudanese refugee population remains a challenge amid rising displacement
Disease and death grip war-ravaged town of Sudan
A cholera outbreak has killed hundreds of residents in the besieged Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya.
Sudan death toll significantly higher than reported: study
The conflict, which began in April 2023 between General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has claimed over 61,000 lives in Khartoum state alone
Egypt’s top diplomat, UN envoy discuss Sudan cease-fire efforts
Sudan has been mired by fighting between army, RSF paramilitary group since April 2023
Sudan extends use of Adre Border crossing for critical aid delivery
The situation has been exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between General al-Burhan’s SAF and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
RSF denounces SAF leader Al-Burhan’s hypocrisy at Riyadh Summit
Burhan is “Attempting to present himself as a peace advocate while his actions tell a very different story.” RSF said
Sudan’s Umma Party suspends official for pro-SAF stance
In its statement announcing the suspension, the NUP cited “repeated violations” by Kater of party decisions and unilateral actions that contradicted the party’s policies
Indiscriminate SAF air strikes kill dozens in Sudan’s North Darfur
The accusation adds a grave dimension to an already catastrophic situation, implicating regional and international actors in the ongoing violence
RSF denounces new currency move by ‘Port Sudan Gang’
According to the RSF, the “Port Sudan group” operates without rightful authority, rendering its decisions void
Human rights body urges UN intervention in Sudan
Human Rights Watch has called for an international force to protect civilians, while the UN Security Council has been urged to take action.
Dozens of civilians killed in SAF airstrikes targeting Sudan’s Nyala
Eyewitnesses report a “horrific massacre” as Nyala City, the capital of South Darfur comes under heavy SAF air strikes, leaving scores of civilians, including women and children, dead. Reports from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed highlight nighttime bombings of the Riyadh and Khartoum neighborhoods, painting a grim picture of the aftermath with scenes of dismembered bodies and desperate
Egypt struggles with influx of 1.2 million Sudanese refugees
The UNHCR has urged the global community to support Egypt as it contends with strained resources and infrastructure
Chad blames al-Burhan’s military (SAF) for Deby’s assassination
Tensions between Chad and Sudan have escalated as Chad blames Sudan for supporting a rebel group and for the death of former President Idriss Deby.
South Sudan floods impact 1.4 million: UN
Over 379,000 people displaced by flooding, says UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in East African country
Sudanese refugees in Chad bear brunt of violence — UNHCR
The UN refugee agency reports that 71% of Sudanese refugees fleeing to Chad have faced severe human rights abuses.
Over 60 Sudanese dead in Burhan’s army Darfur strike: RSF
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan accused the Burhan’s army of a deadly air strike on a civilian displacement camp in North Darfur, resulting in numerous casualties.
Mystery illness kills dozens in Sudanese town
A mysterious illness has killed dozens of people in the Sudanese town of al-Hilaliya, a town that sees a fierce fighting.
Turkey urges immediate ceasefire and aid for Sudan
Turkish Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for Sudan’s sovereignty, demands urgent measures to protect Sudanese civilians
SAF drone strike kills 2, injures 20+ in Sudan’s Khartoum
The strike targeted fuel vendors at Al-Sahrij station in the Ad Hussein area, an area largely controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
UN warns of starvation in South Sudan, seeks urgent funding
The UN World Food Programme is warning of a looming famine in South Sudan, urging donors to provide urgent funding to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan claims 852 lives amid conflict
Sudan’s cholera outbreak claims 852 lives as cases surpass 29,000 nationwide and humanitarian crisis deepens.
U.S. envoy to visit region amid Sudan’s humanitarian crisis
During his visit, Perriello will also reaffirm the U.S. commitment to supporting a transition to civilian-led governance in Sudan
Pro-SAF journalist detained over social media post
Abdel Hameed claimed the bank awarded a currency printing contract to a Russian firm over a lower-cost, secure bid from an American company
