Sudan: Initiatives in North Darfur, South Kordofan to Stop the Fighting

Civilian groups in the North Darfur capital of El Fasher have managed to convince the warring Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to stop fighting in the area.… Read more »

Sudan: Army Chief Calls for 'Young and Capable' Civilians to Fight Against Paramilitary Forces

Sudan's Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (SAF) and President of the Sovereignty Council Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, called for a 'general mobilisation' of all young and… Read more »

Sudan: Eid El Adha Celebrations 'Devoid of Joy' This Year

Throughout Sudan, Eid El Adha* festivities were marred by the pervasive impact of conflict, economic hardships, mass displacement, and a prevailing sense of sadness. Residents of… Read more »

Sudan: Attacks Torment Darfur Despite Eid Truce

Despite the declared Eid El Adha* truce, Darfur continues to be plagued by violence. The capital of Central Darfur, Zalingei, witnessed a brutal attack by the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »

Sudan: Army Claims Victory After Battles With Rebel Fighters in Blue Nile Region

Fierce fighting erupted between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North led by Abdelaziz El Hilu (SPLM-N El Hilu) in the area of El Kurmuk in… Read more »

Africa: UN Agencies in Chad Face Mounting Challenges As Sudanese Continue to Flee Darfur

Chad is grappling with an overwhelming surge of Sudanese refugees after violence escalated in Darfur in the past two months. UNICEF anticipates thousands more seeking safety in… Read more »

Sudan: Less Sudanese Pilgrims Perform Hajj This Year, After Challenging Journey

On Tuesday, about 12,000 Sudanese pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as part of the rituals of the Hajj. This year's Hajj season unfolds amidst battles… Read more »

Sudan: Zamzam Camp Residents Report 'Terror' Over the Outbreak of War in Sudan

A group of counsellors who provide services to victims of sexual violence in Zamzam Camp, south of El Fasher, reports that much of their work "will be imperilled unless the… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Warring Parties Both Announce Short Truce During Eid El Adha

On the occasion of the Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice that started today, both the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) unilaterally announced a short… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Troika, Civil Society, White Banners Initiative Demand an End to the Fighting

A Sudanese journalist has launched the White Banners initiative to demand an end to the war between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A group of 30… Read more »

Sudan: RSF Take Control of Central Reserve Police HQ in Khartoum, 'Killing Hundreds of Soldiers'

Fighting in Central Khartoum and Khartoum North (Bahri) led to civilian deaths yesterday. The army confirmed that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) managed to take control of the… Read more »

Sudan: Claims of Aid Items Stored in Warehouses Not Distributed Yet

The number of people from the Sudanese capital seeking refuge in White Nile state is still increasing. People claim that aid arrived two months ago but has not been distributed… Read more »

Sudan: Shelling in North Kordofan's El Obeid

El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, witnessed an exchange of fire and artillery shelling between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the southwestern parts of the city… Read more »

Chad: Masalit Sultan in Chad - 70 Per Cent Fled El Geneina but Many Face Violence On the Road

Sultan Sa'ad Bahrelin, Sultan of Dar Masalit, made it safely to Chad and reported that roughly 70 per cent of the population of West Darfur capital El Geneina has now sought refuge… Read more »

Sudan: Health Situation in Central Darfur 'Rapidly Deteriorating'

Activists in Zalingei, Central Darfur, reported that the health situation is rapidly deteriorating. The town faces medical shortages after looting and attacks by the Rapid Support… Read more »

Sudan: Livestock Trade Ahead of Eid El Adha Under Pressure As War Continues

The continuation of the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has had a significant impact on the trade and export of livestock, which are particularly important… Read more »

Sudan: More Sudanese Stranded in Wadi Halfa As Egyptian Visa Takes 'Three Months'

The Sudanese stranded in Wadi Halfa near the border with Egypt are suffering from poor humanitarian conditions as the town is overcrowded, and prices are soaring. A visa to Egypt… Read more »

Sudan: International Rescue Operations Under Way to Evacuate West Darfur Refugees

People are still arriving in the Chadian border town of Adré on foot or on donkey carts as they flee the violence in El Geneina but international rescue operations are… Read more »

Sudan: Nearly 20,000 Displaced From Tawila in North Darfur Clashes

Clashes between the army and the RSF in Tawila, North Darfur, last week caused the displacement of tens of thousands of civilians. Residents from 12 villages near Tabit also… Read more »

Sudan: 21 Killed in South Darfur Fighting

At least 21 civilians were killed in and around Nyala, capital of South Darfur, during the "indiscriminate exchange of shelling and gunfire" between the army and the RSF on Friday… Read more »

Sudan: Dozens of Civilians Die in Khartoum Fighting Over the Weekend

The war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered its 80th day yesterday with heavy fighting in Khartoum, Kordofan, and Darfur. Dozens died and hundreds of… Read more »

Sudan: 'All With Influence Should Do Everything Possible to Stop Sudan Disaster'

\The International Crisis Group (ICG) said that international diplomats should "redouble efforts" to convince the warring parties to stop fighting. These efforts could be led by… Read more »

Sudan: Fate of Dozens of Journalists Unknown - Journalists' Syndicate

Journalists and media personnel have continued to be targeted for attacks and violations during the first half of the second month of the war that erupted on April 15 between the… Read more »

East Africa: Sudanese Escaping Darfur Violence Continue to Face Assaults On Road to Chad

At least 350 corpses line the road between El Geneina, capital of West Darfur, and Adré in eastern Chad, as reported by people who sought refuge across the border. "They are… Read more »

Sudan: Fierce Fighting Continues in Sudan Capital, Warplanes Overhead

Intense fighting between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues in the Sudanese capital. Early this morning, clashes were reported… Read more »