Topic
Sudan
60 stories related to this topic, newest first.
news.sky.comworld4 hrs ago
Sudan Minister Says War Reshaped Demographics, Though Some Displaced Have Returned
Mutasim Ahmed Saleh stated on July 16 that the conflict has altered population distribution, poverty levels and labor markets. The war between the army and Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023.
The Independentpolitics5 hrs ago
UK imposes sanctions on 11 people and firms over Sudan gold trade
The United Kingdom sanctioned 11 individuals and companies tied to Sudan's gold industry. Officials said the measures target revenue used by both sides in the civil war.
Al-Monitorworld1 day ago
G7 and EU Call on Sudan’s Warring Sides to Stop Fighting, Allow Aid, and Resume Talks
G7 foreign ministers and the European Union's foreign policy chief issued a joint statement on July 15 calling for an end to actions that could endanger civilians in El-Obeid. The statement also seeks expanded UN arms restrictions and accountability measures.
benzinga.comworld1 day ago
EU Bans Gold Imports from Sudan and Restricts Mercury and Cyanide Exports
The European Union on 13 July 2026 adopted sanctions banning the purchase, import or transport of gold originating from Sudan. The same decision prohibits exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan along with related services. The measures expand an existing sanctions regime targeti…
winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days agoUpdated
Sudan hunger rises amid war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption
A senior World Food Programme official said ongoing conflict, donor funding reductions and higher agricultural costs linked to the Strait of Hormuz closure could reverse recent improvements in parts of Sudan. Nearly 19.5 million people already face high levels of acute food insec…
middleeasteye.netpolitics2 days agoUpdated
Sudanese court sentences Rapid Support Forces commander to death in absentia
A Sudanese court has sentenced the commander of the Rapid Support Forces to death in absentia. The court found him responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur.
AJ
ndtv.comworld3 days ago
Sudan Health Ministry and UN Meet in Khartoum to Discuss Cholera Response Expansion
Undersecretary Dr. Ali Babiker Sayed Ahmed and UN official Rosaria Bruno discussed cooperation on health services and cholera control in Khartoum. Senior ministry officials attended the July 12 meeting.
sbs.com.auworld4 days ago
Drone strikes hit civilian sites in Sudan's El Obeid
Drone strikes by the Rapid Support Forces have struck both military and civilian locations in El Obeid. The attacks have disrupted daily life for residents in the city.
AJ
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
South Sudan and UN Activate First Drought Anticipatory Plan for 65,000 People in Eastern Equatoria
The UN World Food Programme and South Sudan government launched the plan on 10 July 2026 in Eastern Equatoria state. It provides cash aid to 52,751 people and early warnings to more than 65,000 others ahead of expected dry conditions.
news.sky.compolitics5 days ago
European Parliament Votes to Urge Terrorist Label for Sudan RSF and Condemn All Foreign Interference
The European Parliament on July 9 passed a resolution calling for the Rapid Support Forces to be designated a terrorist organization. It condemned atrocities during the siege of El-Obeid and urged sanctions plus expanded humanitarian aid.
FR
sbs.com.auworld6 days ago
Drone strikes hit fuel, power and water sites in Sudan city
Drone strikes have struck fuel stations, power supplies and water infrastructure in El Obeid. The army says it still controls the city while the RSF continues attacks.
AJ
nypost.comworld6 days ago
Over 2 Million Return to Khartoum but More Than 3 Million Stay Away One Year After Army Recapture
Over 2 million people have returned to Sudan's capital since the army recaptured it from paramilitary forces. Basic services remain limited one year later.
Semaforworld7 days ago
UN report says paramilitary group actions in Sudan amount to genocide
A United Nations report found that actions by a paramilitary group in Sudan's civil war amounted to genocide. Investigators described encirclement of one city and a siege on another.
channel4.compolitics7 days ago
War Crimes Court Ties Sudan's Militia Leaders to Darfur Atrocities
The International Criminal Court reported a breakthrough in its Darfur probe with concrete links to RSF commanders. A recent UN fact-finding mission documented widespread atrocities in el-Fasher and el-Geneina.
newrepublic.compolitics7 days ago
ICC Reports Concrete Evidence Linking RSF Leaders to Darfur War Crimes
The International Criminal Court has concrete evidence tying Rapid Support Forces leaders to recent atrocities in Sudan. A UN report released this week detailed systematic attacks on civilians during the ongoing conflict.
Semaforworld9 days ago
UN Human Rights Council Condemns Violence in Sudanese Town
The council passed a resolution condemning attacks on el-Obeid and established an inquiry. Save the Children reported more than 5,500 children displaced. The three-year conflict has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over 14 million people.
sbs.com.auworld9 days ago
11,000 flee fighting near Sudan's el-Obeid as Sudanese forces keep control of city
More than 11,000 people, over half of them children, have fled intensified clashes around the North Kordofan capital in the past two weeks. Aid groups and UN officials cite disrupted services and restricted access as violence escalates in the three-year civil war.
AJ
world9 days ago
Over 300 Children Killed or Injured in Sudan Fighting Between Army and RSF
The U.N. children's agency said drone strikes caused most of the child casualties in the past six months. The Human Rights Council also approved a measure condemning violence by the Rapid Support Forces near el-Obeid.
thewire.inpolitics10 days ago
UN General Assembly Discusses Genocide Prevention at Monday Session
The United Nations General Assembly convened a plenary session on Monday to address state obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention. The meeting occurs as multiple humanitarian crises continue in Gaza, Sudan, and other regions.
Abc Newsworld10 days ago
UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Sudan War in First Half of 2026
The U.N. children's agency said more than 300 children died in Sudan during the first six months of the year, with most deaths attributed to drone strikes. The conflict between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces has continued since April 2023.
Al Jazeeraworld10 days ago
Sudan Reopens 15 Maternity Wards in Khartoum as Births Rise
Hospitals across the capital now record about 7,000 deliveries a month after the Khartoum State Ministry of Health repaired and reopened 15 wards. Mothers from distant states travel long distances to reach the facilities despite medicine shortages and high costs.
ancient.eupolitics10 days ago
Sudan Cabinet Reviews Plans for Returns to Khartoum and Social Peace Measures
The Sudanese Cabinet met Sunday in Khartoum under Prime Minister Kamil Idris to assess citizen returns, reconciliation charters, and infrastructure upgrades. AllAfrica reported briefings on security measures, airport operations, and electricity expansion.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
U.N. Human Rights Chief Warns of Possible Atrocity Crimes in el-Obeid
The U.N. human rights chief warned of an unfolding catastrophe in el-Obeid, Sudan, citing 18 months of siege conditions and drone strikes. The Human Rights Council held an urgent debate on a draft resolution condemning violence and calling for more refugee support.
JE
Al Jazeeraworld12 days agoUpdated
UN Rights Chief Says Catastrophe Unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid
UN High Commissioner Volker Turk stated July 3 that a human rights catastrophe is unfolding in al-Obeid, Sudan. Civilians there have faced siege-like conditions for 18 months amid drone strikes and fighting between Sudanese forces.
AJ
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Sudanese Army and RSF Clashes Displace Thousands in Al-Ubayyid
@AJEnglish reported that thousands have been displaced in Al-Ubayyid, North Kordofan. Clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF are intensifying with drone strikes, food shortages and rising prices deepening the crisis.
AJ
news.sky.comworld13 days ago
Sudanese Forces Besiege el-Obeid as 500,000 Civilians Face Drone Strikes
Sudanese troops have surrounded the city of el-Obeid. Residents face drone strikes and limited access to supplies while peace talks remain stalled.
news.sky.comworld14 days agoUpdated
Amnesty International Report Accuses RSF of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher; Army Also Accused in Broader War
Amnesty International released a report on July 1 alleging that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its 2025 campaign to seize El Fasher. The group documented murder, rape and other systematic attacks on civilians.
SC
news.sky.comworld16 days ago
Sudan Reports New Cholera Outbreak in West Kordofan State
Sudan has declared a new cholera outbreak in West Kordofan state, with 117 deaths and 845 total cases reported as of June 20. The announcement comes less than four months after officials declared an end to a prior outbreak that lasted nearly two years.
revolver.newsworld17 days ago
Stabbing by Sudanese Man in Belfast Followed by Riots in Ethnic-Minority Areas
A June 8 stabbing by a Sudanese man led to masked mobs setting fires and displacing residents the next day. Prior UK incidents have followed similar patterns of rapid mobilization.
The Independentworld20 days ago
Ebola outbreak in DRC reaches over 1,000 cases with risk of spread to South Sudan
The outbreak declared on May 15 has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases in its first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. Modelling shows nearly 70 percent chance of a case reaching South Sudan within 12 weeks.
jns.orgscience20 days ago
Study Estimates 70% Chance Ebola Reaches South Sudan
A modelling study published Thursday put the probability of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo into South Sudan at 70%. Researchers identified gaps in case management, contact tracing, and border surveillance as key vulnerabilities.
nknews.orgpolitics21 days ago
Sudan Signs UN80 Charter at United Nations Headquarters in New York
Sudan's Permanent Representative signed the UN80 Charter on June 24 as part of UN General Assembly events marking the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter. All member states are participating in the initiative launched by the Office of the President of the General Assembly.
France 24world22 days ago
Sudan Army Records Growing Defections from Rapid Support Forces
France 24 reported that Sudan’s army has seen increasing defections from the Rapid Support Forces. Displaced civilians in Darfur and Khartoum described alleged abuses by former RSF commanders, while defectors said they would face legal claims.
Abc Newsworld22 days ago
Paramilitary group advances on Sudanese city of El Obeid
Paramilitary attacks on El Obeid have prompted warnings from the U.N. Security Council and several governments. The city of roughly 500,000 people sits on a key east-west supply route.
The Guardianpolitics23 days ago
UK Received Early Intelligence on Ethiopia RSF Links but Did Not Make Them Public Until 2026
Yale researcher Nathaniel Raymond will tell MPs the British government received intelligence on Ethiopian support for Sudan's RSF as early as 2024 but delayed disclosure. The testimony follows the RSF seizure of El Fasher last October and the reported deaths of at least 60,000 ci…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld23 days ago
U.S. warns of possible atrocities if Rapid Support Forces assault el-Obeid
The U.S. State Department on Monday expressed concern over reports that the Rapid Support Forces are encircling el-Obeid in Sudan. It warned that an assault could lead to imminent mass atrocities and called for a negotiated end to the conflict.
ibtimes.co.ukworld24 days ago
Sudanese Armed Forces Halts Iranian Drone Purchases to Court Washington
The Sudanese Armed Forces has reportedly stopped buying weapons from Iran in an effort to gain U.S. support for ceasefire talks. FDD reported the move comes as the civil war enters its fourth year.
channel4.compolitics25 days ago
Mother says police guided family statements after daughter's killing by asylum seeker
The mother of a hotel worker killed at a train station in October 2024 alleges police encouraged her family to soften public comments to avoid unrest. The suspect, a Sudanese national who arrived by small boat, received a 29-year sentence in January.
jurist.orgworld26 days ago
UN Reports More Than 1,000 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan Since January as Warfare Use Rises
Drone use has risen sharply in Sudan's three-year war, which the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
pbs.orgpolitics26 days ago
U.S. Returns Vietnamese National to Vietnam After Detention in South Sudan
Tuan Phan, 44, left Juba International Airport for Vietnam on Friday after more than a year in detention. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the departure.
SC
nbcnews.compolitics27 days ago
Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan repatriated to Vietnam
A 44-year-old Vietnamese man sent to South Sudan under a U.S. third-country deportation program returned to Vietnam on Friday after more than a year in detention. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the repatriation at a press briefing.
Al Jazeeraworld28 days ago
Al Jazeera Journalist Reunited with Family in Khartoum After Three Years
Al-Tahir al-Mardi returned to his family in Sudan’s capital following three years of separation caused by the country’s ongoing war.
Abc Newsworld29 days ago
Sudan Under-17 Women's Soccer Team Plays First International Matches Since 2023
Sudan's under-17 women's national soccer team competed in Olympic qualifying matches in Morocco last week. The squad, assembled weeks earlier from schoolgirls and refugees, lost both games by large margins.
news.sky.compolitics30 days ago
Sudan Prime Minister Orders Committee on Doctors’ Issues After Khartoum Meeting
Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris met Sudan Doctors Union leaders on 16 June 2026 and ordered a committee to address health insurance, clinic reconstruction and expatriate returns.
Abc Newsworld30 days agoUpdated
UN Reports More Than 1,000 Civilian Deaths From Drone Strikes in Sudan in Early 2026
The United Nations documented a sharp rise in drone attacks during the ongoing civil war. More than 1,000 civilian deaths were recorded between January and May.
SK
gatestoneinstitute.orgworld31 days ago
Sudanese Armed Forces Say They Destroyed 141 Combat Vehicles in Two Weeks
Sudan’s military reported gains across Darfur, Kordofan, Blue Nile and White Nile sectors between late May and mid-June 2026. The statement listed equipment losses inflicted on opposing forces and outlined continued operations.
Al Jazeeraworld31 days ago
University of el-Geneina lecture halls shelter people displaced by Sudan fighting under RSF control
The Faculty of Medicine lecture halls now house families who fled fighting elsewhere in Sudan. More than 120,000 displaced people live in el-Geneina amid high food and water prices.
worldpoliticsreview.compolitics31 days ago
Knife Attack by Asylum Seeker in Belfast; Riots Follow
Violence broke out in Belfast after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with slashing a local man. Police used water cannons and firefighters responded to dozens of incidents.
Newsweekpolitics32 days ago
Thousands Rally in Rome and Belfast as EU Migration Pact Takes Effect
Thousands marched in Rome on Saturday in competing demonstrations over immigration policy while thousands more in Belfast protested recent anti-immigrant violence. The events followed the EU’s new Migration and Asylum Pact and came after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged in a…
news.sky.comworld33 days ago
Stabbing by Asylum Seeker Sparks Belfast Protests; Musk and Robinson Amplify on Social Media
ZDF said posts by Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson helped spark anti-immigrant riots in Belfast after a Sudanese asylum seeker was charged with attempted murder. The unrest included arson and clashes with police.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld33 days ago
MSF Report Details 59 Abuse Allegations in Chad, Dismisses 18 Staff
An internal investigation found cases of sexual exploitation of refugees, including underage girls, in exchange for food, jobs and aid near the Sudanese border.
news.sky.comworld33 days ago
Northern Ireland First Minister Meets Minority Groups After Belfast Protests
The First Minister held meetings with minority interest groups following protests in Belfast. The gatherings addressed unrest that followed an incident involving a Sudanese immigrant.
MA
news24.compolitics33 days ago
Two Men Convicted of Brokering Arms Sales to Libya, Sudan and South Sudan
David Greenhalgh and Christos Farmakis were found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of facilitating black-market weapons deals between 2009 and 2016. Both face sentencing on July 22.
Wiredtechnology34 days ago
Youth Group Linked to Neo-Nazi Network Advised Belfast Protesters
A youth organization connected to the Active Club movement provided guidance on protest tactics in Belfast after a knife attack. Police arrested a Sudanese man and charged him with attempted murder. The group shared instructions on clothing and anonymity via Telegram.
Euronewssports35 days ago
U.S. urges travel curbs on Congo, Uganda, South Sudan ahead of World Cup
The United States has imposed entry restrictions on travelers from three African countries reporting Ebola cases and is pressing other nations to adopt similar measures. WHO Europe officials say the risk of transmission at the tournament remains low.
vaticannews.vapolitics35 days ago
Sudan Cabinet Approves Draft Darfur Regional Governance System Act for 2026
Sudan's Council of Ministers approved draft legislation establishing a regional governance system for Darfur. The measure was presented during a regular cabinet meeting in Khartoum.
france24.comworld35 days ago
Protesters torch buildings and block roads in Belfast after stabbing
Anti-immigration demonstrators set fire to buildings and vehicles and blocked roads in Belfast one day after a stabbing that police said was allegedly carried out by a Sudanese refugee.
AF
upi.compolitics35 days ago
Britain Returns One Asylum Seeker to Ireland Since 2020 Deal
A Sudanese migrant charged with attempted murder in Belfast entered Britain after crossing from Ireland and received leave to remain under a fast-track scheme. The 2020 returns agreement has produced one removal in either direction.
Usa Todaypolitics36 days ago
Knife Attack in Belfast; Riots Follow
A Sudanese man appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a June 9 knife attack. Masked men burned homes and vehicles, prompting police to deploy water cannon and 200 extra officers.
rte.ieworld36 days agoUpdated
Two Men Jailed for Piloting Migrant Boats Across English Channel
A Sudanese national received a 27-month sentence and an Afghan national received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to steering overcrowded small boats. The sentences mark the first under a new law that criminalizes endangering lives at sea.