August 27, 2023
Sudan: 'War and Hunger Could Destroy Sudan' - UN Relief Chief
United Nations Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Michael Griffiths issued a stark warning to the warring parties in Sudan on Friday.… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Sudan: Relative Calm in Khartoum, El Burhan Leaves Headquarters and Travels to Port Sudan
An unknown number of people were killed in fighting around the El Shajara military base in west Khartoum on Wednesday. Yesterday, sporadic bombing and fighting were reported from… Read more »
Sudan: War, Poverty, and Poor Rainfall Endanger Sudan's Agricultural Season
Farming in Sudan during the current rainy season remains poor due to the war, the scarcity of agricultural and financial means, and the poor distribution of rainfall, Darfur… Read more »
Sudan: OCHA - Hundreds of Children Die of Hunger in Sudan, More Funding Needed
At least 4,5 million people have fled their homes since war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces erupted in mid-April. At least 498 children in Sudan died from… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Sudan: Economist Forecasts 70% Drop in Country's Revenue
Financial analyst Abdelazim El Amawi forecasted a 70 per cent drop in Sudan's economic revenue, owing to the dire economic consequences of the conflict between the Sudanese Armed… Read more »
Sudan: Darfur Activists Condemn Child Soldier Recruitment
The Youth for Darfur organisation accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of enlisting minors as soldiers, denouncing the alleged practice in an interview with Radio… Read more »
Sudan: Two Deaths Amidst 'Surge in Complications' At Strained Sudan Dialysis Centres
Two kidney failure patients died, alongside a worrying tally of at least 12 patients requiring immediate intensive care due to an alarming series of dialysis machine breakdowns in… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Sudan: 'Mass Exodus' From El Shajara in Sudan Capital As Fierce Fighting Continues
On Tuesday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued their attacks on the Armoured Corps in El Shajara, Khartoum, for a third day, amid conflicting reports about the control of the… Read more »
Africa: African Union Preparing for Inter-Sudanese Dialogue
The African Union will organise a meeting in September to prepare for a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue conference. More than 60 politicians, rebel leaders, civil society activists, and… Read more »
Sudan: Activist 'Tupac' Tortured Again in Sudan Police Custody
Mohamed Adam aka Tupac, an activist charged with killing a police officer last year, is currently being held in Ed Damer, capital of in River Nile state in northern Sudan.… Read more »
Sudan: Continued Battles Deepen Civilian Suffering in North and South Darfur
Clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Nyala, South Darfur, yesterday, marking the eleventh consecutive day of violence. The violence has… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Sudan: Sudanese Army General 'Digs Own Grave' in South Darfur Capital
The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) has confirmed that the commander of the 16th Infantry Division died yesterday in Nyala, capital of South Darfur. Recent fighting between the army and… Read more »
Sudan: Child Soldiers Reported in RSF and Sudan Army Battles
Fighting in El Shajara area of western Khartoum continued for the second day yesterday, following an attack on El Shajara Armoured Corps by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The… Read more »
Sudan: 88 Shelters Face Health Crisis Along Sudan Nile
Displaced people in White Nile and River Nile states are facing harsh humanitarian conditions as heavy rains flood shelters and bring about epidemic outbreaks of malaria and 150… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Sudan: Continuous Shelling in Khartoum and Omdurman Kills At Least 11 in 'Fiercest Battles Yet'
Yesterday morning, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a fierce attack on army positions east of El Shajara neighbourhood in western Khartoum and the armoured corps base in El… Read more »
Sudan: More Than 20 Detained By Sudanese Military Intelligence in Communist Party Raid
A military intelligence raid led to the detention of 23 people attending an event at the Communist Party of Sudan's office in Ed Damazin, Blue Nile region, on Saturday. The… Read more »
Sudan: Recent Clashes Cause Deaths and Injuries in South Darfur and More Displacement in North Darfur
Heavy fighting and artillery shelling between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued in Nyala, South Darfur, as it did elsewhere in Sudan.… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Sudan: 'Concern and Alarm' At Escalating Violence Against Women and Girls - Regional Forum
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Forum for Women's Empowerment for Peace and Security Conference, held in the southern Kenyan town of Machakos last week,… Read more »
East Africa: Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia Call for Food and Protection
An estimated 6,000 Sudanese refugees, who fled the violence in Khartoum, participated in the demonstrations at the Ulala border camp in Ethiopia on August 16 over the lack of food… Read more »
Sudan: South Kordofan Public Urged to Disregard 'Rumours' Amid Ongoing Violence
Rumours circulating on various social media networks about impending attacks by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North led by Abdelaziz El Hilu (SPLM-N El Hilu) in South… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Sudan: Civilians Cower As Shelling Pounds South Darfur Capital
Civilians in the South Darfur capital of Nyala are cowering under the eighth consecutive day of relentless shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with retaliatory… Read more »
Sudan: Women's Vigil in North Darfur Capital Decries Healthcare Collapse
Women's activists organised a vigil in the North Darfur capital, El Fasher, on Thursday to protest the deteriorating healthcare conditions, and what they called the failure of the… Read more »
Sudan: 'Unified Front Highlights Importance of Media to Sudan Society'
Prominent voices from Sudanese media and human rights organisations have continued to respond to questions by Dabanga News regarding the joint statement on Monday by 17 Sudanese… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Sudan: Fuel Crisis Deepens Healthcare Woes in Port Sudan
Port Sudan's faltering healthcare system confronted a crisis earlier this week with the death of a 36-year-old kidney failure patient, a result of a power outage due to… Read more »
Sudan: 'War Puts Sudan Journalists Under Disproportionate Pressure'
Journalists and media professionals have suffered disproportionately from violations and displacement since the start of the current Sudan conflict, and are often 'classified'… Read more »