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EU and Arab Nations Condemn RSF’s ‘Violent Acts’

Analysis: Sudan's Crisis Deepens Amid International Condemnation As the conflict in Sudan escalates, marked by stark allegations of human rights abuses, global powers and regional players alike have turned their gaze toward the war-torn nation. Recent events in el-Fasher, a key city in the Sudanese landscape, have elicited widespread condemnation, especially targeting the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group allegedly responsible for egregious violations. A Turbulent Legacy of Violence…

Concerns Mount Over Ethnic Atrocities by Sudan’s RSF Forces

Darfur's Dark Hour: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in El-Fasher In the hallowed corridors of international diplomacy, silent cries from Sudan's el-Fasher echo with increasing urgency. Reports emerged of unspeakable atrocities following the city’s capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a scenario many feared and yet hoped against. This unfolding horror speaks to larger trends of ethnic strife and conflict economy in Africa's beleaguered regions. A Grim Takeover El-Fasher, once a bastion of resilience in Sudan’s western…

Sudan’s RSF Detains Soldiers for El-Fasher Misconduct Allegations

Unveiling the Crisis in El-Fasher: A Deep Dive into Darfur's Desperation The embattled city of el-Fasher, once a vibrant hub, is now a grim testament to the horrors unfolding across the Darfur region. Recently, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are embroiled in a brutal war with Sudan's national army, claimed to have captured el-Fasher, the army's last bastion in Darfur. This 18-month siege left devastation in its wake, culminating in yet another chapter of violence and uncertainty for the civilians trapped…

Civilians Left in Uncertainty as RSF Asserts Authority Over Region

The Siege of el-Fasher: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Sudan As the dust settles over the war-torn landscape of Darfur, the city of el-Fasher finds itself encircled by the gripping tension of Sudan’s brutal conflict. For civilians trapped within its boundaries, the future remains grim as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declare control over this last army stronghold in the region. A City Under Siege El-Fasher, a once vibrant hub in North Darfur, is now a stage for the latest chapter in a protracted war that has torn Sudan…

Sudan Landslides Devastate Villages, Resulting in Hundreds of Fatalities

Tragedy in Darfur: Landslides Devastate Communities Amidst Ongoing Strife In the remote, rugged mountains of Sudan’s western Darfur region, life can be unforgiving. Last week, the village of Tarasin became the epicenter of this harsh reality. Three catastrophic landslides obliterated the village, leaving behind a trail of devastation that claimed at least 373 lives, with fears that the death toll could rise to over 1,000. "The people lost everything," Francesco Lanino, operations director at Save the Children, told…

UN Relief Caravan Ambushed in Darfur as Crisis Deepens

Attack on UN Convoy Highlights Deepening Crisis in Sudan’s North Darfur A United Nations World Food Programme convoy, carrying vital aid, was ambushed near the famine-stricken town of Mellit in North Darfur on Wednesday. This stark episode sheds light on the deteriorating humanitarian circumstances in a nation beleaguered by conflict. Convoy Under Siege In a harrowing attack, three out of sixteen trucks from the aid convoy were set ablaze while on a mission to deliver food to vulnerable communities in Alsayah village.…

Sudan transfers longtime leader Omar al-Bashir to ICC

Sudan will hand over longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court along with other officials called for the Darfur conflict, Foreign Minister Mariam al-Mahdi said on Wednesday. "The Cabinet decided to hand over wanted officials to the ICC," Mahdi was quoted as saying by state media. Bashir, who ruled Sudan with an iron fist for three decades before being ousted from popular protests in 2019, is charged with genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur. The UN says 300,000 people…

Calm returns to South Darfur after clashes

Uncertain calm prevailed on Monday in South Darfur, located in southwestern Sudan, after clashes last week. Conflicts between two opposing tribes left 36 dead and forty wounded, according to Sudan's official agency Suna. Moussa Mahdi, the governor of the state of South Darfur, said joint forces were sent on Sunday to Oum Dafouk, the site of the conflict, located near the border with the Central African…

Darfur: UNHCR warns of consequences

In Sudan, in less than ten days and according to a report by the UN refugee agency, inter-municipal clashes have left 144 victims and more than 200 injured in El-Geneina in the Darfur region. The flight for almost 2000 refugees in nearby Chad. .

Tribal conflicts in Sudan’s Darfur leave more than

Tribal violence in Sudan's western Darfur region has displaced more than 1,800 people who have fled across the border into the nearby Central African nation of Chad in the past week, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees said. The majority of refugees are women, children and senior citizens who have fled villages near the border since the violence broke out on April 3, said Babar Baloch, a spokesman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Some refugees have been…