Sudan war Stories

At least 54 killed, 158 wounded in RSF attack on Sudan’s Omdurman market
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Minister of Culture and government spokesperson Khalid al-Aleisir condemned the assault, saying the casualties included many women and children.

Somali refugees in Dadaab fear Trump’s return will trigger new travel ban
The New Humanitarian  |  Feb 02, 2025

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record...

Cholera crisis deepens in South Sudan as cases surge past 24,000
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The initial cases were traced to refugees fleeing the conflict in Sudan, but the situation has worsened as the disease spread rapidly across the count...

South Sudan lifts suspension of Facebook and TikTok
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

The graphic images, which sparked violent protests and retaliatory killings across the country, have been removed from the social media platforms.

After whirlwind gains, Sudanese military leaders hail 'turning point'
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

The war has displaced more than 12 million people, while plunging half the population into hunger, for which both the RSF and army are blamed.

Sudan army chief visits Khartoum headquarters, vows to defeat RSF
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The army announced on Friday it had successfully lifted the RSF blockade and restored control over parts of the city, signalling a potential turning p...

WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan healthcare after 70 killed in drone strike
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The conflict has produced waves of ethnically driven violence blamed largely on the RSF, creating a humanitarian crisis.

Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum; RSF disputes
Reuters  |  Jan 20, 2025

The RSF in a statement rejected the Sudanese army's claims it had advanced as "propaganda" designed to boost morale and accused the army of spreading...

Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum, RSF disputes
Reuters  |  Jan 24, 2025

The army statement said it had successfully broken the siege of its Signal Corps camp, one of the largest military installations in the city, located...

South Sudan bans social media for 30 days over violence in neighboring Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 23, 2025

The ban, which could be extended for up to 90 days, is set to take effect at midnight on Thursday.

Revenge attack leaves 16 Sudanese nationals dead in Juba
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 21, 2025

The South Sudan National Police Service also reported rescuing 2,990 Sudanese nationals who are now seeking shelter and protection at various police s...

South Sudan peace talks resume in Nairobi
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 21, 2025

The discussions include parties that did not sign the 2018 Revitalised Agreement, making them key participants in the ongoing dialogue.

Sudan conflict: Djibouti appeals for immediate end to violence, urges inclusive talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 19, 2025

The violence has been intensifying, with dozens of people killed in ethnically targeted attacks in Al-Jazirah State, located in south eastern Sudan.

Power outages hit army-controlled Sudan after drone attacks
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

The blackouts began on Monday after drone attacks on Merowe Dam, the country's largest, affected Sudan's northern state, while a technical issue affec...

General Abdel responds to US sanctions, defends Sudanese army actions
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 17, 2025

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Thursday, citing allegations against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for targeting civilians, civilian...

South Sudan imposes curfew after Sudan killings trigger riots
Reuters  |  Jan 17, 2025

South Sudan's foreign ministry summoned Sudan's ambassador over the alleged killings earlier this week, and President Salva Kiir Mayardit called for c...

US Secretary of State Blinken regrets failure to end Sudan conflict
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 17, 2025

He highlighted efforts to secure humanitarian assistance but admitted they had fallen short of ending the violence.

MSF condemns armed attack on its healthcare workers in South Sudan
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 16, 2025

As a result of the attack, MSF has been forced to suspend all movements for outreach activities in Nasir and Ulang Counties.

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