Aid trucks enter civil war-torn Darfur as Sudan army eases restrictions World Food Programme says a small convoy carrying food enters Sudan via temporarily reopened border crossing with Chad. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2024
Sudan’s army has been battling to keep Darfur’s El Fasher from paramilitary forces – why the city’s so important The ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces is complex. It’s rooted in weak state institutions, ethnic diversity and historical grievances. The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024
Deadly floods in Sudan displace thousands, hinder aid delivery The United Nations refugee agency said that flood conditions in Sudan have hindered the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing hunger and famine, including to a camp in North Darfur for those who have fled ongoing fighting. Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024
Flooding restricts aid to areas of Sudan facing famine, UN says The United Nations refugee agency says flood conditions in Sudan are hindering the delivery of aid to areas where many are already facing starvation and famine, including to a camp for those who have fled the ongoing fighting in North Darfur The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2024
Famine and floods add to distress of Sudanese displaced by war Famine, floods and disease are adding to strife in conflict-torn Sudan, NGOs are warning. The Darfur region has been hit hard, especially in camps for displaced people. Radio France Internationale · Aug 6, 2024
Famine Crisis In Darfur Camp As Aid Blocked Malnourished children in Darfur's Zamzam camp face critical situation due to RSF blockade on medical supplies, worsening famine crisis. Thousands at risk. Top News · Aug 4, 2024
Growing Famine Crisis In Sudan's Darfur Region Famine crisis in Darfur camp escalates, urgent calls for international intervention to prevent further destabilization in Sudan. Top News · Aug 2, 2024
Famine Declared In Darfur Refugee Camp Famine declared in Zanzam camp, Sudan due to conflict, highlighting urgent need for international aid and conflict resolution. Top News · Aug 2, 2024
Children ‘at death’s door’ as famine declared in Sudanese refugee camp UN-backed early warning network confirms people in the Darfur city of El Fasher are starving to death The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Famine conditions in Sudan's North Darfur are likely to continue through October, IPC warns A global authority on food security has warned that famine conditions in Sudan have spread in the North Darfur region and are likely to continue through October due to the ongoing conflict that has torn the country for over 15 months The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
Amnesty urges UN to extend Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan The NGO Amnesty International has called on the United Nations to extend the arms embargo on Darfur to the rest of Sudan. Radio France Internationale · Jul 25, 2024
Amid humanitarian crisis and ongoing fighting, Africa’s war-scarred Sahel region faces new threat: Ethno-mercenaries Sudan’s ongoing humanitarian crisis after more than a year of civil war shows few signs of abating. And amid the fighting, a significant and troubling development looks set to complicate the conflict and spread it beyond Sudan’s borders: the rise of “ethno-mercenarism.” The Conversation · Jul 22, 2024
UK ‘tried to suppress criticism’ of alleged UAE role in arming Sudan’s RSF militia Exclusive UK accused of trying to head off condemnation of Gulf ally over alleged aid to forces accused of genocide in Darfur The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024
Darfur sees an increase in much needed food aid, but it’s still not enough to avert famine, UN says The U.N.'s food agency says families in Sudan’s embattled western Darfur region have received an emergency increase in food aid that is needed to help avert looming famine The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024 Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war with weapons to paramilitary rivals. UAE calls claim `ludicrous' The Sudanese government is accusing the United Arab Emirates of fueling the 14-month war in the African country by providing weapons to a rival paramilitary force
Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2024 Starving to death is as scary as the war for Sudanese refugees in Chad The looming famine in Sudan is pushing thousands of civilians from Darfur to flee to Chad, say refugees and aid groups.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024 ‘We need the world to wake up’: Sudan facing world’s deadliest famine in 40 years Millions face disaster as Sudanese army and RSF accused of using food access as a weapon in on-going war
Top News · Jun 14, 2024 Darfur At Risk Of Another Genocide Darfur faces escalating ethnic violence with over 14,000 dead and 8 million displaced. Urgent global action needed to prevent another genocide.
Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2024 UN Security Council demands end to siege of el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur Resolution calls on Sudanese military and RSF to ensure protection of civilians and seek immediate end to violence.
The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024 UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city The U.N. Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary force halt its siege of the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn’t control
Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024 ICC prosecutor seeks evidence of war crimes in Sudan’s Darfur Karim Khan’s appeal comes after escalating violence in and around el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur.
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024 ICC prosecutor appeals for evidence of atrocities in Sudan after rebels attack hospital in Darfur The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is appealing for information and evidence of atrocities in Sudan’s western Darfur region
France 24 · Jun 10, 2024 Sudan: RSF paramilitaries attack hospital in El Fasher, Doctors Without Borders says Medics from international aid group Doctors Without Borders who were working at the main hospital in the besieged Darfur city of El Fasher say the facility has had to close after attacks from RSF fighters. The paramilitary group on one side of the brutal conflict engulfing Sudan reportedly raided the…
Al Jazeera · Jun 10, 2024 Sudan paramilitary RSF targets last operating hospital in Darfur The armed group fired on and looted the last operating hospital in western Darfur, forcing it to close.
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024 Sudan's notorious paramilitary group loots a Darfur hospital, aid group says Doctors Without Borders says the notorious Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, fighting Sudan’s military for over a year, fired shots and looted a health facility in the western region of Darfur, forcing its closure