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Sudan's conflict since fighting erupted in mid-April

Sudan's capital has been devastated by a conflict between the army and paramilitary Rapid Response Forces (RSF) since mid-April.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

UN urges halt to Sudan conflict as fighting continues

The United Nations has urged countries with influence in Africa to help end the conflict in Sudan after reported progress in truce talks.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

U.N. urges halt to Sudan conflict as fighting rumbles on despite talks

The U.N. on Thursday urged countries with influence in Africa to help end the conflict in Sudan after reported progress in ceasefire talks between the army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Battles shake Khartoum as Sudan power struggle escalates

Fighting in Sudan's capital has escalated with air strikes, as delegations of rival military factions continue talks in Saudi Arabia.

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Sudan's people toppled a dictator – despite the war they’re still working to bring about democratic change

While Sudan’s generals have unleashed indiscriminate destruction and occupation on wide swaths of the capital, Khartoum, neighbourhood resistance committees and pro-democracy activists have stepped up to respond to the needs of citizens.

The Conversation · May 10, 2023

Sudan fighting in its 26th day: A list of key events

Heavy air raids and looting reported in central Khartoum as truce talks in Jeddah target a short-term ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · May 10, 2023

Battles shake Sudan's capital, ceasefire talks reported to make progress

Fighting in Sudan's capital escalated on Wednesday with fierce clashes and air strikes, but rival military factions were reported to be close to a ceasefire agreement in talks in Saudi Arabia.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

A new worry from fighting in Sudan: the whereabouts of Khartoum's zoo animals

At least 100 animals, all kept inside enclosures, will have gone more than three weeks without food or water, said the head zoologist at the zoo.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

How Sudan's paramilitary forces took parts of Khartoum, stormed army chief's quarters

When conflict flared in Khartoum almost a month ago, pitting Sudan's armed forces and their heavy weaponry against a paramilitary force born out of an agile but lightly-armed desert militia, it looked like it might prove a one-sided fight.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

Fears over scores of zoo animals caught in Sudan crossfire

Dozens of zoo animals in Sudan's capital are feared dead after street battles between the country’s rival forces made the location unreachable

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023