UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-10-27 22:37:50

UN official decries attacks against civilians in Al Jazirah state

Residents of villages such as Safita Ghanoubab, Al Hilaliya, and Al Aziba were reportedly assaulted, humiliated and threatened, forcing many to flee for safety. Those who remain continue to face severe threats.

At least 124 killed after Sudan's RSF attack village, activists say
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-26 20:55:35

At least 124 killed after Sudan's RSF attack village, activists say

Images on social media shared by the committee and others purported to show dozens of bodies wrapped for burial and mass graves being dug.

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-23 22:47:03

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say

Officials from the RSF shared footage showing its troops standing around the burning wreckage of the plane which they said they had shot down in al-Malha, north of al-Fashir, in the early hours of Monday.

Sudan's RSF attacks east Gezira villages following defection
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-22 23:20:03

Sudan's RSF attacks east Gezira villages following defection

But following his defection on Sunday, large numbers of RSF soldiers streamed into the region, in what activists described as revenge, reporting displacement, looting and killings.

Sudanese army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-20 22:43:48

Sudanese army reports first defection of a senior RSF commander

The conflict has displaced more than 10 million people, driven parts of the country to extreme hunger or famine, and drawn in foreign powers that have supplied both sides with material support.

Activists report spike in mass civilian deaths after Sudan's army ups airstrikes
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-10 23:03:23

Activists report spike in mass civilian deaths after Sudan's army ups airstrikes

Emergency Lawyers, a Sudanese human rights group, said hundreds of people had been killed in such strikes across the country.

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-10 21:46:04

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops

The Egyptian foreign ministry later issued a statement in which it denied Hemedti's accusations regarding the participation of Egyptian aviation in the ongoing war in Sudan.

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-10 07:01:33

Head of Sudan's RSF accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on group's troops

The Egyptian foreign ministry denied Hemedti's accusations regarding the participation of Egyptian aviation in the ongoing war in Sudan.

Sudan's warring sides target local aid volunteers fighting famine
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-08 21:13:25

Sudan's warring sides target local aid volunteers fighting famine

International humanitarian agencies, which have been unable to get food aid to parts of Sudan at risk of famine, have ramped up support for such groups.

Sudan's war to intensify as rainy season draws to a close
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-05 16:02:50

Sudan's war to intensify as rainy season draws to a close

The war began in April 2023 as the army and the RSF jostled to protect their power and wealth ahead of a planned political transition towards civilian rule and free elections.

Sudan's army launches attacks to retake ground in capital Khartoum
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-26 17:23:26

Sudan's army launches attacks to retake ground in capital Khartoum

The army and the RSF had previously shared power after staging a coup in 2021.

US to provide another Sh56.6 billion in Sudan aid
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-25 22:17:43

US to provide another Sh56.6 billion in Sudan aid

War erupted in mid-April last year from a power struggle between the Sudanese army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule.

Conflict drives surge in maternal deaths in Sudan's South Darfur, MSF says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-25 21:44:01

Conflict drives surge in maternal deaths in Sudan's South Darfur, MSF says

The health crisis in South Darfur is one of the worst of its kind globally and is being driven by the conflict between military factions that broke out in April last year, MSF said in a report.

Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment, lawyer says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-24 16:52:01

Sudan’s ex-leader Bashir moved to northern town for treatment, lawyer says

Bashir was convicted of corruption and illicit financing and faced other legal trials before war broke out in April 2023

UN chief Guterres 'gravely alarmed' by reports of RSF assault on al-Fashir in Sudan
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-21 22:49:27

UN chief Guterres 'gravely alarmed' by reports of RSF assault on al-Fashir in Sudan

War erupted in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the RSF in April last year, triggering the world's largest displacement crisis.

Sudan's attorney general calls for end to UN fact-finding mission
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-09-11 17:43:57

Sudan's attorney general calls for end to UN fact-finding mission

Tayfour claimed that the RSF had looted and occupied 540,000 civilian properties, 80 per cent of which were private homes.

UN Security Council considers sanctioning two RSF generals in Sudan
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-27 21:22:19

UN Security Council considers sanctioning two RSF generals in Sudan

The war in Sudan has produced waves of ethnically driven violence blamed largely on the RSF. The RSF denies harming civilians and attributes the activity to rogue actors.

Food prices increase as Sudan faces hunger crisis
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-08-19 18:32:28

Food prices increase as Sudan faces hunger crisis

The WFP claims that the country's shortage of basic food commodities is to blame for this trend.

Sudan's Hemedti threatens escalation, accuses al-Burhan of sabotaging peace efforts
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-19 15:10:48

Sudan's Hemedti threatens escalation, accuses al-Burhan of sabotaging peace efforts

His remarks come amid ongoing conflict, with the RSF leader threatening to escalate the situation if the military's approach to negotiations does not change.

Sudan's army chief rejects US peace talks, insists on RSF withdrawal before ceasefire
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-14 17:38:22

Sudan's army chief rejects US peace talks, insists on RSF withdrawal before ceasefire

After 16 months of war, the Sudanese people have endured immense loss, with lives, property, and dignity being torn apart due to the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese military.

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