sudan civil war

The Human Cost of Sudan's Dual Catastrophes: War and Flooding In the heart of Sudan, where the majestic Nile River weaves its way through the land, both a lifeline and, at times, a source of despair, a relentless crisis is unfolding. More than 1,200 families in Bahri city, Khartoum state, have found themselves displaced, as a sudden deluge inundates their homes. This devastating event, reported by the UN's International Organization for Migration, underscores a painful reality for the Sudanese people already caught in the…

A Long-Awaited Justice: ICC's Landmark Conviction in Darfur Conflicts The International Criminal Court in The Hague delivered a momentous verdict on Monday, finding former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This marks the tribunal's first conviction linked to the Darfur crisis, shedding light on one of the darkest chapters in Sudan's history. A Decades-Long Pursuit for Accountability The Darfur conflict, which erupted over…

El-Fasher: A Humanitarian Crisis Amid Conflict In recent days, the war-ravaged city of el-Fasher has witnessed yet another heartbreaking tragedy. At least eight lives, including vulnerable mothers and newborns, were extinguished when a drone strike by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a maternity ward. The harrowing attack, emanating from a brutal assault on el-Fasher by RSF, underscores a wider conflict that has already cost tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions since it erupted in April…

Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in El-Fasher Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict In the troubled heart of Sudan, a tragic scene unfolded this past week as at least 30 lives were lost in the city of El-Fasher. A drone operated by the Sudanese paramilitary group known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) struck a displacement camp, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis already gripping the region. The Dar al-Arqam camp, situated on the grounds of a local university, became the unexpected epicenter of this tragedy. According to the…

Tragedy in El-Fasher: A City Under Siege and the Human Cost of Conflict The skies over El-Fasher, once alive with the promise of safety, have turned into agents of peril, as a drone strike claimed the lives of at least 60 people in a displacement camp. This tragic event underscores the grim reality facing the besieged city in western Sudan, where the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have intensified their siege in a brutal conflict that has raged since April 2023. The Heart of Darfur Under Siege Activists from the…

Sudan on the Brink: A Call for Global Intervention In a poignant address this Thursday at the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris delivered a stark message to the international community. With a voice echoing the urgency of his nation’s plight, Idris implored the world to label the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, as a “terrorist militia.” His plea comes amid a brutal civil war that has entangled Sudan since April 2023, leaving a trail of devastation and displacement in…

Drone Strikes Shatter Fragile Calm in Sudan’s Capital Region In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the sudden roar of drones shattered the stillness near Sudan's capital as coordinated strikes targeted key infrastructure and military sites. Witnesses reported the assaults, which struck a power station, a weapons factory, and an oil refinery near Khartoum, effectively ending a period of relative calm. A Sudden Spike in Violence According to witnesses, the attacks began around 5 a.m. local time, sending tremors through the…

Sudan's Education Crisis: A Generation Lost to War In a stark reminder of the devastating toll of war, a recent study by the UK-based charity, Save the Children, has highlighted a dire reality in Sudan: more than three-quarters of the nation's school-age children are out of school, a crisis with profound implications for the future of the country. The Extent of the Crisis The study reveals a heartbreaking statistic: 13 million out of 17 million children are not attending classes in Sudan. Having missed more than two…

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…

The Tragedy of al-Mujlad: A Grim Reminder of Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis In a devastating blow to the fragile health infrastructure in Sudan, an attack on al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan took the lives of over 40 individuals, including children and medical staff. This tragic incident, part of the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), underscores the dire humanitarian situation in the region. Frontline Violence and Vulnerable Civilians The attack occurred near the front line,…