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Doctors say 74 dead in RSF massacre as violence spreads in Sudan's West Kordofan region
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The doctors accused the RSF of violating basic human rights and condemned their continued looting and destruction of homes.

Sudan records 40 mine explosions, 66 casualties since start of conflict in April 2023
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 25, 2025

The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has led to widespread planting of mines, especially in contested regions.

MSF warns of desperate situation for persons displaced from Sudan's Zamzam camp
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 19, 2025

On April 11, the RSF and their allied armed groups stormed Zamzam, Sudan's largest displacement camp, which used to host at least 500,000 people near...

Survivors describe executions, arson in attack on Sudan's Zamzam camp
Reuters  |  Apr 19, 2025

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group - two years into its conflict with Sudan's army - seized the massive camp in North Darfur a week ago in an...

UNICEF sounds alarm as 15 million children in Sudan in dire need of assistance
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

Sudan is now facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with half of its 30 million people in urgent need of assistance.

Two years of devastation: Sudan's war leaves nation starving, scattered and silenced
Mwangi Maina  |  Apr 15, 2025

What began as a political power struggle has now shattered lives, decimated infrastructure, and pushed 30.4 million people into urgent need of humanit...

Sudan's army takes major market as it extends control over capital
Reuters  |  Mar 29, 2025

The conflict between the army and the RSF has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian...

Looting of medical supplies in Sudan puts thousands of children at risk
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 22, 2025

UNICEF said the loss of these supplies puts over 2,000 children at risk, worsening an already dire situation for families trapped in conflict.

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: What’s driving their interests?
The Conversation  |  Mar 16, 2025

Domestic factors within Sudan were the primary triggers for the outbreak of the civil war.

AU under fire as Sudanese factions reject Addis Ababa peace talks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Factions allied with the Sudanese army have dismissed the talks, arguing that they lacked inclusivity and fairness.

Sudan's RSF attacks famine-stricken camp as battle lines harden
Reuters  |  Feb 16, 2025

Medical aid agency MSF has confirmed seven deaths from the violence, while residents say dozens may have been killed.

Aid alone won't solve Sudan crisis, IGAD warns as it pushes for peace
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu acknowledged that previous aid commitments had helped alleviate suffering but insisted that more needed to b...

Sudan drops out of hunger-monitor system on eve of famine report
Reuters  |  Dec 24, 2024

Sudan’s withdrawal from the IPC system could undermine humanitarian efforts to help millions of Sudanese suffering from extreme hunger.

Sudan facing biggest humanitarian crisis recorded, IRC report says
DW News  |  Dec 13, 2024

The UN says the conflict has driven 11 million people from their homes and unleashed the world's biggest hunger crisis.

Allies of warring Sudan generals ‘enabling the slaughter,’ UN Security Council hears
UN News  |  Nov 13, 2024

DiCarlo condemned not only the RSF attacks but also the indiscriminate airstrikes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in civilian-populated areas such...

WHO, partners call for immediate action to address escalating health, humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 11, 2024

Dr Tedros urged global leaders to "wake up" and assist Sudan in escaping its current crisis.

UN World Food Programme launches investigation into its Sudan operations as famine spreads
Reuters  |  Aug 28, 2024

Two of its top officials in Sudan are being probed over allegations including fraud and concealing information from donors about its ability to delive...

Humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan: 1.1 million people denied essential assistance in May
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 09, 2024

According to the report, the denial of travel permits, border crossing restrictions, insecurity, and obstructions by conflict parties were the main re...

UN Relief Chief exits office, expresses regret over global response to humanitarian crises
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 06, 2024

During his final briefing, the 72-year-old veteran British diplomat said the international community is not resolving conflicts through dialogue, as e...

‘Time is running out’ to address crisis in Sudan
UN News  |  May 16, 2024

UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, warned that “time is running out” as famine, disease and fighting close...

Women and girls continue suffering one year into the Sudan war
Amina Wako  |  Apr 15, 2024

Among those whose lives may be jeopardised are over 7,000 new mothers, if their nutritional and health needs go unmet.

UN Security Council calls for Sudan Ramadan ceasefire
AFP  |  Mar 09, 2024

Fourteen countries backed the resolution, proposed by Britain, with only Russia abstaining on the vote.

Sudanese anti-war leader appeals for Ramadan ceasefire
Amina Wako  |  Feb 26, 2024

With nearly two-thirds of Sudan's population - approximately 30 million people - requiring urgent humanitarian assistance due to the devastating impac...

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