Hundreds evacuated from Sudan as fighting enters third week People are trying to reach neighbouring countries as international evacuation efforts continue for foreign citizens. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 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
Brits could be left behind in war torn Sudan after deadline for last flight expires The UK Government had issued a deadline of 12pm local time today for British evacuees to be at the Wadi Saeedna site near the capital otherwise they risk being left behind - but many chose not to attempt the perilous journey through the active warznone Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
As battle for Sudan continues, civilian deaths top 400 Gunfire and heavy artillery fire has persisted in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023
Sudan: Hamedti Says Ready for Negotiations with Burhan if Fighting Stops Leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said on Saturday that he is ready for negotiations with army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on condition that fighting stops between the rival sides. In remarks to BBC on Saturday, Dagalo, better known by his nickname… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023
UN raises Darfur alarm as battles rage in Sudan despite truce The fighting has reawakened a two-decade-old conflict in the western Darfur region where many have died this week. Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023
Wounded British doctor finally escapes Sudan war zone with mother - but countless NHS doctors left behind Daughter told of utter “relief” after “nightmare four days” and calls for others to be evacuated The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023
Sudan’s Army Says RSF Hit Turkish Evacuation Plane Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shot at a Turkish evacuation plane as it was landing at Wadi Seyidna airport outside Khartoum on Friday, damaging its fuel system, Sudan's army said. Hundreds have died and tens of thousands of people have fled in two weeks of conflict between the army… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023
Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges Strikes by air, tanks and artillery rocked Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and the adjacent city of Bahri on Friday, witnesses said, mocking a 72-hour truce extension announced by the army and a rival paramilitary force. Reuters · Apr 28, 2023
How Sudan's military factions set path to war as mediation stalled Alarmed that movements of rival military factions in Sudan could bring bloodshed, a group of mediators pushed for last-ditch talks between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and paramilitary commander General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo two weeks ago. Reuters · Apr 28, 2023
Sudan: Armed Forces to extend ceasefire for another 72 hours Trilateral Mechanism the Quad on Sudan released a joint statement on Sudan welcoming the announcement by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to extend the current ceasefire for an additional 72 hours. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 28, 2023
‘Constant Fear’: War Shakes Sudan Despite Truce Pledges Strikes by air, tanks and artillery shook Sudan's capital Khartoum and the adjacent city of Bahri on Friday, witnesses said, mocking a 72-hour truce extension announced by the army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands have fled for their lives in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023
Sudan’s army and RSF say ceasefire extended but fighting goes on Military and Rapid Support Forces agree to extend truce but violence continues to rock Khartoum and Darfur region. Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2023
As Sudan's conflict continues into its second week, here's what to know With fighting continuing between rival generals, thousands are fleeing the country and embassies have shut. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres warns the violence may spread to other countries. WEKU · Apr 27, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Father told children ‘it was like hide-and-seek’ amid gunfight near Sudan home Munzir Salman was with his three children when Sudanese soldiers were ambushed by Rapid Support Forces officers outside his Khartoum block of flats.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 The long history of civil war in Sudan Letter: Douglas H Johnson says the continual neglect of economic and political disparities in the regions was bound to foment conflict
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023 Humanitarian fears as thousands of Sudanese flee to Chad on foot UN estimates 100,000 people will flee Sudan conflict to Chad, which already hosts more than half a million refugees.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023 WHO Fears More Deaths in Sudan Due to Outbreaks, Collapse of Services The World Health Organization (WHO) expects "many more" deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks of disease and a lack of essential services amid fighting, its director general said on Wednesday. Battles between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary since mid-April has killed at least 459 people and…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan: fighting eases during truce as thousands flee country With partially held ceasefire due to expire on Thursday, UN says neither side ready to seriously negotiate
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 UK ‘should impose sanctions on human rights abusers in Sudan’ – report UK all-party group says failure to bring to justice Darfur abusers 20 years ago has led to current violence
The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan's conflict has its roots in three decades of elites fighting over oil and energy Sudan stands on the brink of yet another civil war sparked by the deadly confrontation between the Sudan Armed Forces of General Abdelfatah El-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (“Hemedti”).
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023 Sudanese left behind as foreign states evacuate citizens Experts say Sudanese are paying the price for an armed conflict they argue Western officials helped manufacture.
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 Scots mum and kids flee war-torn Sudan on rescue flight but husband left behind Jennifer McLellan, a teacher from Islay, made it to Cyprus with her four children amid a ceasefire around capital Khartoum but was forced to leave her husband behind.
Reuters · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension Sudan's army and a paramilitary force battled on Khartoum's outskirts on Wednesday, undermining a truce in their 11-day conflict, but the army expressed willingness to extend the ceasefire.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan conflict live: more than 500 evacuated on six UK flights, says Foreign Office – as it happened António Guterres says ‘conflict will not and must not be resolved on the battlefield’