April 25, 2023
Sudan: 72-Hour Ceasefire Ignored in Some Areas, Reports of Ongoing Fighting - UN Envoy
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed Tuesday for the fighting between rival generals in Sudan to "stop immediately" and warned that it must not turn into a prolonged,… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria to Begin Evacuation of Nationals From Sudan
Nigerian authorities say they are working to evacuate some of the 5,000 Nigerians stranded in Sudan amid fighting there. Read more »
Sudan: Countries Evacuate Diplomats/Citizens Out of Sudan
Countries are rushing to evacuate their diplomats and citizens from Khartoum, Sudan's capital as fighting between the two rival factions in the Northeastern African country's… Read more »
April 23, 2023
East Africa: First Somalis Who Fled Khartoum Arrive in Ethiopia
The first group of Somali nationals who fled the conflict in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum have arrived in Ethiopia, Somali officials said. Read more »
April 22, 2023
Sudan: US Embassy Staff Evacuated From Sudan
The United States evacuated its diplomats and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum early Sunday and has temporarily suspended embassy operations, Secretary of State… Read more »
April 21, 2023
Sudan: Q&A - US Troops Positioned for Diplomats' Evacuation Out of Sudan
The United States is deploying more troops at its base in Djibouti as it considers whether to evacuate diplomats from Sudan, where a power struggle between two military factions… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's RSF to Observe a 72-Hour Truce
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said Friday it has agreed to a 72-hour truce to begin at 6 a.m., designed to bring at least a temporary halt to the days of deadly… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Sudan: Pentagon Positioning Forces Near Sudan to Help Evacuate Embassy Staff If Needed
The Pentagon is positioning military forces near Sudan to help evacuate U.S. Embassy personnel in Khartoum, if needed, amid the explosion of violence between the African country's… Read more »
Sudan: Egyptians Evacuated From Sudan, Raising Hopes More Foreigners Can Leave
While cease-fire attempts in Sudan have failed, the evacuation of scores of Egyptian troops that had been held there has raised hopes that more foreigners trapped in the fighting… Read more »
Sudan: Refugees Trapped Amid Fighting Say 'Please Be Our Voice'
As the conflict in Sudan escalated this week, refugees, many of whom had fled violence in neighboring countries, found themselves trapped in Khartoum and other cities. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Sudan: US State Department Sets Up Special Task Force for Crisis in Sudan
The U.S. State Department has established a special task force to deal with the crisis in Sudan, a spokesperson confirmed to VOA on Wednesday. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Clash Hinders Aid Delivery By Humanitarian Agencies
United Nations and international aid agencies say it is almost impossible to provide humanitarian services in and around the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, because it is too dangerous… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Fighting Creates Humanitarian Issues
A third day of fighting between Sudan's military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces raged Monday in the capital, with both sides claiming control of strategic sites. A… Read more »
Sudan: U.S., World Urge Sudan Combatants to Stop Fighting
U.S. officials in Congress and the White House on Tuesday urged Sudan's warring parties to stand down after four days of clashes in the capital, but analysts say Washington's… Read more »
Sudan: G7 Joint Statement Strongly Condemns the Fighting
The Group of Seven has strongly denounced the ongoing fighting in Sudan between two military factions, urging all parties to "end hostilities immediately without pre-conditions." Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Top Diplomat Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan As Death Toll Nears 200
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called the leaders of Sudan's two warring factions and urged them to agree to a ceasefire as the death toll nears 200. Read more »
April 17, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Mulls Evacuating Citizens As Fighting Rages in Sudan
The Somali government is making plans to evacuate its citizens from Sudan if the fighting between rival forces there escalates. Read more »
East Africa: Intergovernmental Authority on Development to Send Three Presidents to Mediate Crisis
As Sudan was rocked by fighting for the third day in a row, IGAD - the Intergovernmental Authority on Development - said Kenyan President William Ruto, South Sudanese President… Read more »
Sudan: Almost 100 Dead in Fighting Between Army and Paramilitary Forces
A doctor's group in Sudan reported early Monday that the death toll for civilians caught up in the fighting between Sudan's military and a paramilitary force has grown to at least… Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: 'There Are Blasts, There Is Heavy Gunfire'
The International Committee of the Red Cross warned Sunday that fighting in densely populated areas in Sudan is putting the lives of civilians at risk. Read more »
Sudan: Syrian Families Stranded in Sudan's Capital Amid Clashes
Ongoing clashes between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary group have left thousands of residents stranded in their homes in the capital, Khartoum, including many Syrian… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Sudan: Foreign Diplomats Concerned About Growing Tensions Within Sudan
In a joint statement Thursday, foreign representatives of France, Germany, Norway, Britain, the U.S. and the European Union expressed concern over growing tension between Sudan's… Read more »
March 18, 2023
Sudan: Sudanese Officials to Speed Up Forming Civilian Govt
Signers of the political deal in Sudan say a transitional civilian government is expected to be named in April. Both civilian and military officials agreed Wednesday to expedite… Read more »
February 09, 2023
Sudan: Western Envoys Vow to Resume Support for Sudan Transition
Special envoys from the European Union, Britain, France, Germany, Norway, and the U.S. have vowed to support Sudan's transition to a civilian-led government. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Sudan: Proposed Sudan-Israel Peace Deal Triggers Protest in Khartoum
Scores of Sudanese protested in the capital Monday against diplomatic relations with Israel, after last week's surprise visit by the Israeli foreign minister. Read more »