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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…

Intensifying Conflict in Sudan's North Kordofan Fighting has escalated in Sudan's North Kordofan region, with key incidents marking ongoing hostilities between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army. The conflict reached a new height as a paramilitary drone reportedly targeted military headquarters in el-Obeid. El-Obeid, a strategic location with an airport and key supply routes, witnessed a paramilitary drone attack. The RSF has been battling the army since April 2023, capturing significant…

War Crimes Committed in Sudan's Zamzam Camp, Amnesty Reports An international rights group has alleged that Sudanese paramilitary forces committed war crimes during a brutal raid earlier this year on Darfur's largest displacement camp. The report highlights severe humanitarian violations as the conflict in Sudan deepens. Amnesty International accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting civilians in the Zamzam camp. The attack was part of a broader assault on the city of el-Fasher in North Darfur.…

Humanitarian Crisis on the Chad-Sudan Border The dire situation for Sudanese refugees on the Chad-Sudan border highlights a severe lack of international aid. Displaced families rely heavily on donations from fellow refugees, facing extreme challenges as they flee violence. Refugees rely on each other for basic necessities due to minimal external aid. International aid is insufficient amidst increasing displacement from conflict areas. NGOs are present but under-resourced, exacerbating the crisis. Struggles and…

Sudanese Military Repels RSF Offensive in Babnousa The ongoing conflict in Sudan saw another clash as military forces repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Babnousa. This adds to the escalating violence in the region. The army's 22nd Infantry Division countered the RSF's assault effectively. RSF had been moving towards Babnousa, which has been under siege since January 2024. No official comments from either the Sudanese army or RSF regarding the recent events. Details of the Offensive…

Sudan's Ongoing Conflict: Rejected Cease-Fire Proposal Deepens Crisis Efforts to halt Sudan's devastating 30-month war suffered a blow as General Abdel-Fattah Burhan dismissed a U.S.-mediated cease-fire proposal. This rejection poses challenges to mediators striving to end hostilities that have transformed the nation into a humanitarian catastrophe. General Burhan labeled the proposal as biased and unacceptable. The war has resulted in over 40,000 fatalities and displaced millions. The mediators, known as the…

Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan The conflict in Sudan has reached a critical point, with ongoing violence driving massive displacement and a deepening humanitarian crisis. The intense clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are forcing thousands to flee. Violence reported in North and West Kordofan, including el-Obeid and Babnousa. Al Jazeera reports drone and artillery attacks by RSF on army positions. Over 2 million displaced persons in White Nile…

Sudan's RSF Declares Unilateral Cease-fire Amid Ongoing Conflict In response to international appeals, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced a unilateral three-month humanitarian cease-fire. This move aims to facilitate humanitarian aid and reduce violence in the ongoing conflict with the Sudanese army. RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo announced a cease-fire to halt hostilities. Aim to secure aid movement and protect humanitarian operations. Creation of field monitoring and additional oversight…