Sudan

On Wednesday, the state media of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported a significant breakthrough in law enforcement. Authorities successfully intercepted a covert operation aiming to illicitly transport ammunition to Sudan's military. This incident reflects the intricate dynamics gripping Sudan, a nation beset by conflict and turmoil. According to the Emirates' WAM news agency, security forces unearthed a staggering cache of approximately five million rounds of ammunition concealed within a private aircraft…

The Complex Web of Arms in Sudan: A Call for Accountability The situation in Sudan has taken a worrisome turn, prompting an in-depth investigation by the United Nations. The inquiry seeks to unravel the mystery of how weapons, notably mortar rounds that originated from Bulgaria and were sent to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), ended up in the possession of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan. This scenario is not merely a case of lost accountability; it raises profound questions about arms trafficking and the…

Last week, President Salva Kiir sought to reassure his fellow citizens amid ongoing security concerns in the world’s newest nation, proclaiming that peace has been restored across South Sudan. His words may resonate well in the hearts of many, offering a glimmer of hope after years of turmoil. Yet, amidst the undulating rhythms of political change, life continues much as it has before, with Kiir evidently emerging as a stronger figure in South Sudanese politics. It's noteworthy to mention that various government officials…

In a significant move reflecting the complexities of international diplomacy, the United States has recently announced plans to deport around 132 South Sudanese nationals. In response to this unfolding situation, the government of South Sudan is taking proactive steps and has decided to send a delegation to the United States. The aim? To thoroughly assess the circumstances surrounding these deportations and facilitate a constructive dialogue. According to an official statement from Vice President Bol Mel's office, this…

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…

Sudan War Enters Third Year with No Relief in Sight for Beleaguered Civilians Sudan's devastating conflict has now stretched into its third year, offering no light at the end of the tunnel for millions of suffering civilians. The human cost continues to climb, with tens of thousands killed and more than 13 million displaced, fueling what the United Nations describes as the world's most severe hunger and displacement crisis. A Snapshot of the Current Situation The Changing Battle Lines For the first eighteen months of…

In a tragic turn of events, more than 100 individuals, including at least 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan due to paramilitary assaults targeting the beleaguered city of El-Fasher and two famine-stricken camps nearby. The United Nations has brought this alarming situation to light. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been engaged in conflict with the regular army since April 2023. Recently, they launched “coordinated ground and aerial assaults” on El-Fasher, as well as the Zamzam and Abu Shouk displacement camps,…

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?…