Sudan’s raging war forces more than two million from their homes The fighting has displaced more than 1.6 million people inside Sudan, with another 530,000 fleeing to other countries. Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2023
Grieving a Lost Future in Sudan I planned to return to my hometown of Khartoum one day. As it burns, I wonder if the city of my childhood ever really existed The Walrus · Jun 5, 2023
‘Khartoum was lit with savage fire’: five Sudanese writers on the country’s nightmare conflict As lives are lost, families separated and cultural institutions destroyed, female authors, artists and activists speak of their anger, fear and grief as war rages in their homeland The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2023
White House imposing sanctions as Sudan's warring sides fail to abide by cease-fire deal The White House says it's imposing sanctions against key defense companies and people who “perpetuate violence” in Sudan as the warring sides fail to abide by a cease-fire agreement in the northeastern African nation The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Families split apart as Sudan’s Darfur burns Silence over fate of loved ones trapped in Darfur amid communications blackout is heavy burden for those who fled. Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023
Fighting in Sudan: A timeline of key events Six weeks after fighting erupted between Sudan’s army and RSF, ceasefires were broken and hundreds have been killed. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Sudanese doctor ‘abducted’ after smear campaigns, say family Dr Alaa Nogod, a prominent figure in Sudan’s protest movement, was taken amid continued fighting in the country. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide I asked the pilot to deviate from our approved flight path and go low over Darfur. It was 2003 and I was the United Nations Humanitarian and Resident Coordinator in Sudan investigating reports of violence. What I saw was a genocide unfolding on my watch. The Conversation · May 24, 2023
No escape, no aid as fighting intensifies in Sudan’s West Darfur While attention has focused on the conflict in Khartoum, an uptick in violence in el-Geneina is terrifying residents. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2023
Sudan: Desperate civilians take up arms to defend themselves against militias in Darfur As clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to rock Sudan, Janjaweed fighters – affiliated with the RSF – have been spreading terror in West Darfur, particularly in the city of Geneina. Several waves of attacks have been reported, resulting in hundreds of civilian casualties,… France 24 · May 19, 2023
The Sudan crisis: A power struggle by design How do the rival Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF stack up against each other, and what might happen next? Al Jazeera · May 18, 2023
Silencing dissent: Journalists in Sudan face threats, raids Media workers say they’re being intimated by warring forces on both sides for reporting human rights violations. Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023
Fighting rages in West Darfur as Sudan marks one month of warfare Human rights groups and civilians say another wave of deadly attacks has hit West Darfur’s capital, el-Geneina. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023
From allies to foes: How uneasy relations between Sudan army, separate force exploded into violence The explosion of violence in Sudan comes after years of building tensions between the country's two most powerful armed forces The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
Reuters · May 11, 2023 Russia's Wagner mercenary group is not in Sudan, Prigozhin says Russia's Wagner mercenary group is not operating in Sudan and has not been involved in politics there since Omar al-Bashir was deposed by army officers in a 2019 uprising, its head Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Thursday.
The Conversation · 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.
Salon · May 10, 2023 Putin may not outrun arrest warrant History shows that several leaders on the run eventually face charges in court
Reuters · 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.
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2023 Sudan doctors targeted with threats and smear campaigns Medics say they are been labelled traitors by the army and accused of treating paramilitary fighters.
The Conversation · May 9, 2023 Putin may not outrun the warrant for his arrest – history shows that several leaders on the run eventually face charges in court The Russian government, U.S. President Joe Biden and mainstream Western media are among the observers who all responded to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrest warrant for war crimes with a shrug.
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Sudan: the longer the conflict lasts, the higher the risk of a regional war The 2019 Sudan uprisings that ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir and installed a military-civilian transitional government gave hope that the northern African country could finally transition to democratic rule. The country has been ruled by the military for most of its independence since 1956.
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023 Why do Sudan’s ceasefires keep failing? The warring generals have shown little interest in a long-term ceasefire, but have failed to achieve a quick victory.
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023 Putin ICC warrant debate goes on in South Africa: What to know Many in government and opposition are united in proclaiming South Africa’s reluctance to arrest Putin when he visits.
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023 Clashes rock Sudan ceasefire as UN official seeks aid protection Martin Griffiths, in visit to the country, seeks pledges from warring sides to allow movement of staff and supplies.
Reuters · May 3, 2023 Factbox-Sudan's history of coups, wars and instability Sudan, which has been in the grip of a bloody power struggle between the army and a paramilitary group for three weeks, has a history of civil wars, military takeovers and rebellions.