Sudan

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…

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…

El-Fasher's Desperate Exodus: A Humanitarian Crisis in North Darfur In the heart of North Darfur’s turmoil, the city of El-Fasher finds itself once again engulfed in chaos, compelling thousands to flee as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) push further into urban territories. This escalation has left a humanitarian crisis in its wake, with the UNHCR voicing urgent appeals for intervention. Renewed Instability For a city already battered by over 500 days of siege and conflict, El-Fasher’s most recent upheaval symbolizes…

Drone Strikes Near Khartoum Airport: An Ongoing Conflict Unfolds The early morning air in Khartoum was anything but serene as the familiar hum of drones pierced the pre-dawn sky on Tuesday. Another chapter in Sudan's ongoing conflict was being written, just ahead of the planned reopening of the capital’s main international airport, a key symbol of a war-torn nation’s struggle to normalize after over two years of brutal fighting. A City on Edge For the residents of Khartoum, Tuesday began with a stark reminder of their…

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…

Tragedy at Sea: The Perilous Journey of Sudanese Refugees In a chilling reminder of the treacherous paths taken by those fleeing conflict, at least 61 Sudanese refugees perished when a rubber boat caught fire off the coast of Libya. The vessel, which was bound for Greece, burst into flames near Tobruk, an eastern port city, leaving only 13 survivors to recount the ordeal, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). A Desperate Escape The Sudanese refugees, escaping the ravages of war in their…