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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.
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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.
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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.
bleedingcool.comsports7 days ago
Finn Russell Returns to Scotland Starting XV for South Africa Match
Fly-half Finn Russell starts for Scotland against South Africa after recovering from a calf injury. The Nations Championship fixture takes place at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday.
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.
espn.co.uksports11 days ago
Toulouse Olympique Beat Catalan Dragons 60-18 in Super League
Toulouse Olympique scored 10 tries to defeat Catalan Dragons 60-18 on 4 July 2026. The win marked their first Super League victory over the French rivals and lifted them six points clear of Huddersfield Giants.
manilatimes.netbusiness12 days ago
Renk Group Acquires David Brown Defence in Deal Worth Up to £190 Million
GB News reported that German defence manufacturer Renk Group bought Huddersfield-based David Brown Defence. The transaction, valued at up to £190 million, includes a £700 million order backlog and brings Renk a UK presence in submarine gearboxes. The British government approved t…
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.
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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.
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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.
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…
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.
finance.yahoo.comtechnology32 days ago
Iranian Group Claims Breach of California Water Systems
Handala posted screenshots of utility bills from Bakersfield, Visalia and Chico and said the action was retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian reservoirs. California Water Service reported no signs of compromise after its initial scan.
rte.iepolitics37 days ago
Kenyan Prosecutors Receive First Universal-Jurisdiction Complaint Seeking Probe of Sudanese RSF Members for Alleged War Crimes
Legal groups submitted the first known universal jurisdiction case in Kenya on behalf of twelve Sudanese victims. The petition targets ten alleged RSF members for crimes committed between April 2023 and March 2025.
thegatewaypundit.compolitics42 days ago
Norwegian Teenager Denies Murder Conspiracy After Arrest in Huddersfield With Supplied Firearms
Johannes Natland, 19, was detained at a Huddersfield hotel on March 19 2025 while carrying a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and 12 rounds. Prosecutors say he was recruited by the Foxtrot network to carry out a contract killing in Britain.
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Sudanese Women Recount Abduction, Rape and Ransom by RSF Fighters Amid Civil War
Three women recounted being held as sex slaves and forced to pay ransoms ranging from $700 to $1,250 after abduction by RSF fighters in Sudan. The accounts come as ransom incidents rose nearly 195 percent since the war began.
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Darfur Governor Minnawi Accuses RSF of Inciting Salamat-Beni Halba Tribal Clashes, Calls for Immediate Halt
Minni Arko Minnawi urged tribal leaders to halt fighting in Darfur that he linked to militia policies. The statement was issued June 2 in Khartoum.
interestingengineering.comworld43 days ago
Chinese BZK-005E Surveillance Drone Spotted at RSF-Controlled Airport in Sudan
@MarioNawfal reported that Yale researchers identified a Chinese military surveillance drone at an RSF-controlled airport in Sudan. The BZK-005E reached the site through arms broker International Golden Group, bypassing the UN Darfur arms embargo.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld44 days ago
Colombian Contractors Arrive in Nyala to Support RSF via CAR Route in Early May
Ayin Network reported that Colombian contractors transited through the Central African Republic and joined RSF forces in South Darfur. Human Rights Watch documented prior deployments and UAE-linked logistics.
Los Angeles Timesworld46 days ago
Sudan Civil War Shifts Gum Arabic Trade as RSF Controls Key Production Areas
The Rapid Support Forces have taken over gum arabic markets in western Sudan, cutting shipments and redirecting exports through neighboring countries.
New York Postworld48 days ago
Amazon Driver Takes Cat From California Home, Investigation Underway
Ring camera footage captured an Amazon delivery driver removing a cat named Junie from a Bakersfield doorstep. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is treating the incident as a theft and is investigating. The family has asked for the cat’s return and said it will not pursue charges…
realclearmarkets.compolitics57 days ago
California High-Speed Rail Project Cost Estimate Rises Above $215 Billion
Internal state documents now project the cost of the Los Angeles to San Francisco high-speed rail line at more than $215 billion. The current plan covers only 162 miles between Bakersfield and Merced.
manilatimes.networld74 days ago
RSF Releases 2025 Press Freedom Index
On World Press Freedom Day, a leading press freedom organization reported the worst year for media freedom in its history, with more than half of countries facing difficult conditions. The Pope honored journalists killed in conflict zones and condemned violations of media rights.…
Al Jazeeraworld76 days agoUpdated
US Ranks Last Among G7 in RSF World Press Freedom Index
The United States has fallen to 64th place in Reporters Without Borders' annual press freedom index, marking a historic low amid concerns over media consolidation and government policies. The global report highlights a decline in press freedom worldwide, with more than half of co…
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hrw.orgworld82 days ago
Sudan Conflict Escalates with SAF Strikes on RSF Positions and Civilian Areas in Multiple Regions
The Sudanese Armed Forces conducted precision military strikes over three days, targeting Rapid Support Forces in multiple regions and claiming heavy losses. Civilian casualties were reported in Central Darfur from a drone strike. The United Nations expressed concern over the esc…
thenation.comworld84 days ago
RSF Detains and Releases Humanitarian Staff in North Darfur's Tawila Camp Amid Access Restrictions
The Rapid Support Forces have restricted humanitarian organizations in Tawila camp, North Darfur, through official letters. Two incidents of aid worker detentions were documented, including confiscations of equipment. The actions undermine essential services for displaced populat…
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Sudan's Conflict Reaches Fourth Year: Over 14 Million Displaced, Widespread Hunger Affects Half the Population
Sudan's conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has displaced approximately 14 million people and left 25 million facing hunger as of April 2026. A UN report documents hallmarks of genocide in El Fasher following its capture by the RSF in October 2025.…
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