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Sudan Battles Rage as UN Agencies Warn of ‘Catastrophe’

Fierce fighting between rival generals raged on in Sudan Tuesday despite the latest truce, as warnings multiplied of the potential for a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis with hundreds of thousands of refugees. Bloodshed has gripped Sudan since April 15 when tensions erupted into armed exchanges between regular army chief Abdel Fattah…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Clashes Rock Sudan Despite Truce as Ex-PM Warns of ‘Nightmare’

Heavy fighting again rocked Sudan's capital Sunday as tens of thousands have fled the bloody turmoil and a former prime minister warned of the "nightmare" risk of a descent into full-scale civil war. Army forces clashed with paramilitaries in downtown Khartoum as deadly hostilities have entered a third week despite…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023

Sudan Fighting Enters Third Week as UN Says Country Collapsing

Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered a third week, violating a renewed truce. More than 500 people have been killed since battles erupted on April 15 between the forces of army…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023

Evacuations of US, UK, French citizens from Sudan expected to begin

Fighting in Sudan's capital entered a second week Saturday as crackling gunfire shattered a temporary truce, the latest battles between forces of rival generals that have already left hundreds dead and thousands wounded.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2023

Khartoum Sees Lull in Fighting on First Day of Eid

Street fighting between the forces of two rival generals eased in parts of Sudan's capital by Friday evening, witnesses reported, after repeated calls for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire to the nearly week-long conflict. More than 400 people have been killed and thousands wounded since the fighting erupted Saturday between forces loyal…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Sudan's violent power struggle puts diplomatic missions in jeopardy as death toll rises

World powers have been quick to condemn the ongoing violence between the Sudanese army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia which has resulted in the death of at least 200 people and has seen diplomatic missions in the country come under attack.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2023

200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles

KHARTOUM: Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, damaging hospitals and hampering aid after three days of urban warfare.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023

Dozens dead in Sudan as army factions struggle for control of Khartoum

Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Monday as fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries raged for a third day, with the confirmed civilian death toll rising to nearly 100.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2023

Fighting rages in Sudan as death toll tops 180

Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum Monday as fighting between the army and paramilitary forces led by rival generals raged for a third day with the death toll topping more than 180.

France 24 · Apr 17, 2023

France joins world leaders in voicing concern over fighting in Sudan

France has joined the US and the UN in voicing "deep concern" at the outbreak of fighting in Sudan and called on warring military factions in Khartoum "to do everything to stop" the violence. At least 56 civilians and three humanitarian workers were killed as rival military camps clashed for…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 16, 2023