South Kordofan Stories

Sudan’s rebel force has declared a parallel government: What this means for the war
The Conversation  |  Aug 05, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces, originally formed from the Janjaweed militias in 2000s Darfur, later became a powerful state-backed paramilitary group that...

New report details RSF atrocities in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, calls for international probe
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 05, 2025

The report documented 23 confirmed cases of rape during the review period but warned that the actual number is likely much higher due to stigma and fe...

Sudan bans WhatsApp voice and video calls, citing national security amid ongoing conflict
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 21, 2025

The directive is expected to significantly disrupt communication for millions of Sudanese, especially in regions such as Darfur and South Kordofan, wh...

At least 933 killed in 2025 attacks on Sudan hospitals and health workers, says Save the Children
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 03, 2025

The humanitarian organisation said the number of deaths linked to attacks on healthcare had risen sharply in 2025, with the current toll nearly 60 tim...

RSF capture Um Dehilib in South Kordofan as fighting escalates in Sudan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 08, 2025

Local media reports indicate that the RSF joined forces with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, a militia group led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, t...

Sudan faces severe cholera outbreak amid conflict with over 1,000 new cases daily in Khartoum
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jun 07, 2025

The outbreak has worsened as many Sudanese who fled the ongoing civil war have returned to their homes in Khartoum, only to find damaged houses and co...

Sudanese army declares Khartoum state free of paramilitary forces
XINHUA  |  May 21, 2025

The SAF also vowed to continue military operations until all remaining areas under RSF control are fully reclaimed.

Crisis worsens in Sudan’s South Kordofan as UN demands protection for civilians
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 07, 2025

The ongoing fighting has forced thousands to flee to neighbouring countries, while those who remain face severe shortages of food and medicine.

US Sudan envoy seeks increased aid flow as he meets army chief Burhan
Reuters  |  Nov 19, 2024

The visit came as the RSF continued revenge attacks in eastern El Gezira state and a campaign to take over the army's last Darfur stronghold al-Fashir...

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