September 21
Sudan: Sudan - UN Chief Alarmed At Full-Scale Assault On El Fasher
The UN Secretary-General is gravely alarmed by reports of a full-scale assault on El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, his Spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric… Read more »
September 18
Sudan: UN Urges Immediate Action to Stop Fighting in El Fasher
A sharp escalation in fighting in Sudan's El Fasher, along with ongoing clashes between rival military factions across the country, is heightening the risk of atrocities, including… Read more »
September 12
Africa: World News in Brief - Unicef Mpox Response in DR Congo, 'Unprecedented' Threat to Sudan's Heritage, Call to Suspend Cambodia Journalism Charter
The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) is stepping up lifesaving support to the Congolese Government to protect children under 15 from mpox, who account for around 60 per cent of… Read more »
September 08
Sudan: The World Must 'Wake Up and Help Sudan Out of the Nightmare of Conflict' Says WHO's Tedros
Sudan's health system is "near collapse" after 16 months of war have left the country and its people facing what the UN's top health official described on Sunday as the "perfect… Read more »
September 06
Sudan: Sudan War - Rights Probe Demands Wider Arms Embargo to End 'Rampant' Abuse
Top human rights investigators into Sudan's brutal war called on Friday for a country-wide arms embargo as they recounted harrowing testimony of victims of horrific sexual attacks… Read more »
August 30
Sudan: 'Dire Consequences for Survivors' Lacking Medical and Trauma Services
The devastating lack of adequate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan, including sexual and reproductive healthcare and psychosocial care, has had "dire"… Read more »
August 27
Sudan: Flooding From Sudan Dam Collapse Worsens Humanitarian Crisis
Around 20 villages in eastern Sudan have reportedly been "destroyed", with 70 impacted overall, after floodwaters burst through a major dam, according to UN humanitarians - adding… Read more »
August 23
Sudan: Aid Teams Cite Huge Challenges in Tackling New Sudan Cholera Outbreak
Protecting war-weary people in Sudan from a second deadly cholera outbreak is proving a huge challenge for aid teams after more than 16 months of heavy fighting, combined with… Read more »
August 21
Sudan: Sudan Aid Breakthrough
The first food supplies destined for desperate communities in Sudan's Darfur region have crossed the Adre border from Chad, after it was reopened this week by the Sudanese… Read more »
August 19
Sudan: Youth-Led Groups Tackle Famine in War-Ravaged Sudan
How do you tackle famine? UN News spoke with young people operating "emergency response rooms" in war-torn Sudan to find out how they are helping to overcome hunger at besieged… Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Aid to Sudan Civilians Stalled By Floods and Violence
On Monday, UN authorities in Sudan confirmed that truckloads of food and supplies have been approved to cross the border from Chad through the Adre crossing. Read more »
August 17
Sudan: UN Chief Welcomes Decision to Reopen Key Border Crossing for Aid Delivery
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has commended the decision by the Sudanese authorities to reopen a crucial corridor for aid to enter the war-ravaged country, his… Read more »
August 16
Sudan: Sudan to Open Adre Border Crossing to Facilitate Humanitarian Aid Access
UN aid agencies on Friday welcomed the news that the Sudanese authorities will open Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan, as the war-torn country faces famine or acute hunger… Read more »
August 15
Sudan: Attack On a City in Sudan Kills At Least Five and Injures More - Unicef
Bombing which devastated a school and market in the Sudanese city of El Obeid on Wednesday has left five girls dead and 20 children injured according to the UN Children's Fund's… Read more »
August 13
Sudan: Sexual Violence and Famine Stalk Sudan's Displaced
Sudan's deepening humanitarian crisis caused by nearly 16 months of war has left countless women and girls subject to sexual violence and rape and tens of thousands of children at… Read more »
August 12
Sudan: Unicef Condemns Deadly Strike As War Grinds On
An attack on a UN facility for displaced people in Sudan has left two dead and at least eight others injured, humanitarians have reported. Read more »
August 11
Sudan: 'Protect Civilians' Amid Clashes in Famine-Stricken El Fasher, Sudan - UN Chief
Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep alarm at the evolving situation in El Fasher in North Darfur, Sudan, where fierce fighting in the famine-stricken area has… Read more »
August 09
Sudan: Sudan's Displaced Millions Face Escalating Hardship Amid War and Floods
Millions of displaced people in Sudan, already suffering from the devastating impact of a nearly 16-month-long war, are now grappling with worsening conditions due to heavy… Read more »
August 07
Sudan: Over a Dozen More Areas At Risk of Famine As Fighting Impedes Aid
With famine confirmed in the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan's North Darfur, there are growing concerns that similar crises may be unfolding in other nearby camps, an official… Read more »
August 06
Sudan: Humanitarians Urge Security Council to Stop 'Freight Train of Suffering' in Sudan
Two senior UN officials appealed to the Security Council on Tuesday for more resources and greater humanitarian access in Sudan, where people are literally dying of hunger as the… Read more »
August 02
Sudan: Humanitarians Call for Greater Support for Sudan Following Famine Declaration
Humanitarians appealed on Friday for more resources for war-ravaged Sudan and unimpeded access to people in need, now that famine has been confirmed in parts of the country. Read more »
August 01
Sudan: Famine Now Prevalent in Parts of War-Torn Sudan
Famine is now prevalent in areas of war-torn Sudan and will continue through the next two months, according to a new global food insecurity report released on Thursday. Read more »
July 31
Sudan: Skyrocketing Violence Against Children in Sudan Demands Urgent Protection Measures - UN Report
The conflict in Sudan has led to a horrifying surge in violence against children, a new UN report has revealed, underscoring the need for urgent and tangible protection measures. Read more »
July 30
Sudan: War-Weary Sudanese Face New Hardships As Floods Strike
Several thousand people, mostly internally displaced persons (IDPs), have been affected as heavy rains and floods inundated parts of Kassala province in eastern Sudan, inflicting… Read more »
July 29
Sudan: Healthcare in Sudan 'Hanging By a Thread,' Warns UN Health Agency
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday strongly denounced the increasing attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan, reporting over 20 such incidents in the last two… Read more »