Sudan

Sudan's Peace Proposal and the Ongoing Conflict Sudan's Prime Minister has proposed a comprehensive peace plan aimed at resolving the long-standing war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This initiative seeks international support to halt the violence and begin reconciliation. Kamil Idris introduced a cease-fire monitored by international bodies. The plan requires RSF withdrawal and disarmament. U.S. and mediators support a humanitarian truce. Political and International Reactions The response…

Mass Displacement in North Darfur Amid Escalating Conflict The humanitarian crisis in Sudan's North Darfur has escalated as over 107,000 people have been forced to flee due to deteriorating security conditions. The region has been gripped by conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). An estimated 107,294 people have fled El-Fasher and nearby areas. The RSF has taken control of the city, exacerbating the security situation. The conflict has been ongoing since April 2023,…

U.N. Accuses Sudan's RSF of War Crimes in Zamzam The U.N. has issued a report accusing Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes during an assault on the Zamzam displacement camp. The report sheds light on a brutal three-day attack that resulted in over a thousand civilian deaths. The attack occurred between April 11 and 13. Over 1,000 civilians were killed, with 319 summarily executed. The RSF's actions included house-to-house searches and attacks in public spaces like markets and mosques.…

Sudan Tops Humanitarian Crisis Watchlist Again Sudan remains at the forefront of global humanitarian crises, as highlighted by the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) latest watchlist. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant human suffering and displacement. Sudan leads the list for the third consecutive year. The war has displaced over 12 million people. IRC emphasizes the global failure in addressing these crises effectively. The Ongoing Conflict in Sudan The conflict in Sudan erupted in April…

Escalating Conflict in Sudan: Drone Strike Kills Seven in Dilling In the conflict-ridden region of South Kordofan, Sudan, a recent drone strike on a military-operated hospital in Dilling resulted in the deaths of seven civilians and injuries to at least 12 others. The strike underscores the intensifying clashes between Sudan's army and paramilitary forces. Civilians, including patients, were caught in the attack. Health worker provided information under anonymity. The attack highlights the ongoing battle for…

Escalating Conflict in Sudan’s Kordofan Region The conflict in Sudan's Kordofan region has intensified with recent drone strikes causing significant civilian impacts. The clashes are primarily between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces. A drone strike on an army-run hospital in Dilling killed seven civilians and wounded at least 12. The area is controlled by the army but besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies. The region faces a humanitarian crisis, with famine conditions reported in Kadugli…

UN Initiatives for Peace Talks in Sudan The United Nations is poised to initiate peace negotiations in Geneva to address Sudan's ongoing conflict. Secretary-General António Guterres announced this diplomatic stride, signaling hope for resolution amid the turmoil. UN aims to restart communication between warring factions. Talks follow a prolonged stalemate with severe civilian impact. The timeline for discussions remains unconfirmed. Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis Since April 2023, Sudan has been…

Tragic Drone Strike in Sudan’s South Kordofan A devastating drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, has claimed the lives of dozens of civilians, including many children. The attack has heightened concerns about ongoing violence in the region. Dozens of civilians killed, with a significant number being children. Attack blamed on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied factions. International outrage and calls for accountability are mounting. Details of the Attack On Thursday, a paramilitary drone…

A paramilitary drone attack on the army-held town of Kalogi in Sudan's South Kordofan state struck a kindergarten and a hospital on Thursday, killing dozens of civilians, a local official and aid agencies said. Essam al-Din al-Sayed, head of the Kalogi administrative unit, told AFP via a Starlink connection that three strikes hit the town "— first a kindergarten, then a hospital and a third time as people tried to rescue the children." He blamed the assault on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their ally, the Sudan…

NAIROBI — At least 79 people, including 43 children, were killed when a drone strike hit a school, a hospital and nearby homes in the city of Kalogi in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, local authorities said, as fighting between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces intensifies. The South Kordofan government said a drone fired four missiles into the city, striking a densely populated area in addition to the education and health facilities. Officials described the attack as a “heinous crime” and blamed the Rapid…