Khartoum

Cholera Crisis in Sudan's War-Weary Capital In a city already battered by war, the specter of cholera has resurfaced with lethal intensity. As of Thursday, at least 70 lives have been claimed in just two days in Khartoum, Sudan's beleaguered capital, according to health officials. Imagine that—70 lives, each a mosaic of stories and dreams, lost amidst a profound public health quagmire. The numbers are stark and staggering. On Wednesday alone, Khartoum's Health Ministry documented 942 new infections alongside…

In a tense and volatile climate, Sudan has once again become a theater of intense conflict. The city of Omdurman, nestled against the majestic flow of the Nile, resounded with the cacophony of warfare on Tuesday. This unrest serves as a poignant reminder of the fragile peace that once inhabited the nation's heart. But what led us to this juncture? The Sudanese army, in a strategic maneuver, engaged in fierce battles against rival paramilitary forces in Omdurman. According to descriptions from a correspondent of Agence…

Khartoum Declared Free of RSF Presence On Tuesday, the Sudanese army made a significant announcement: Khartoum, the nation's capital, is now "completely free" of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after enduring months of intense skirmishes. With a sense of tangible relief, army spokesperson Nabil Abdullah proclaimed in a recorded statement, "We announce today the full clearing of the entire state of Khartoum from any presence of the Al-Dagalo militia and the purification of our national capital from the stain of…

In a striking move that sends tremors through an already fractured Sudan, the paramilitary outfit known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has proclaimed the establishment of a rival government. This audacious announcement seeks to extend control over territories in its grasp, including the war-torn western region of Darfur. Recent United Nations reports bear grim witness to the havoc wrought by this group, with more than 400 souls perishing in the wake of its attacks. But was this move just a reaction to the pressing chaos,…

Sudan Conflict: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Two Years On It has been two years since the outbreak of a devastating war in Sudan—a conflict that has taken tens of thousands of lives and driven 13 million people from their homes. Labeled by the United Nations as the world's most dire humanitarian crisis, there seems to be no end in sight. Sudan has unwittingly etched this grim anniversary into its history on Tuesday. Chaotic Beginnings On April 15, 2023, Sudan became a fiery arena of war as tensions boiled over between…

In the vast desert expanse known as the Zamzam displacement camp, a poignant story of loss and resilience emerges. Mona Ibrahim, a mother grappling with the shadows of suffering, has faced unimaginable tragedy: the loss of her daughter, Rania, and her infant son, Montasir, to the scourge of malnutrition. "I could only hold them as they faded away," she shared softly during a video call with Agence France-Presse (AFP). Forty-year-old Ibrahim sat outside a makeshift shelter patched together with straw and plastic near North…

In a vivid tableau of violence and chaos, the fractured landscape of Sudan has once again been consumed by ferocious warfare. With hitters clashing violently on Monday, it's a scene reminiscent of a grim battlefield, leaving at least 65 souls extinguished and more than 130 bodies battered, according to statements from medical personnel on the ground. The Southern realms of Kordofan and the sun-beaten horizons of Darfur have become echoes of an unending struggle. But who truly bears the scars of such relentless conflict?…

In a somber reminder of the fragile state of peace, the United Nations issued a stark warning Thursday, drawing attention to two tragically beleaguered regions in southern Sudan on the cusp of catastrophe. South Kordofan and Blue Nile, battered by a surge in deadly conflict, lie at the heart of this burgeoning disaster.Renewed hostilities have exploded in recent weeks between Sudan's military forces and a splinter group of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by the contentious Abdel Aziz al-Hilu.…

How does one reconcile with tragedy when it's written into the soil, woven into the very air one breathes? The city of Khartoum found itself grappling with such a question after a Sudanese military transport plane met its untimely end on the fringes of the capital. A grim revelation was announced on a somber Wednesday by the regional government—forty-six souls vanished into the abyss, leaving behind a community shattered but resolute.Imagine a routine evening near the sprawling military installation of Wadi Seidna. Life, in…

Sudanese Military Reclaims Khartoum's International Airport In an unexpected turn of events on Wednesday, the Sudanese army reclaimed Khartoum's international airport, a symbol of a city long contested. This impressive feat coincided with the return of the military chief, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who stepped foot in the capital for the first time since 2021. Is this a new chapter for Khartoum, or merely another stanza in an ongoing saga? In a scene striking for its dramatic flair, the military broadcast footage of…