Tag: Sudan
Violence in Sudan: RSF Attacks Leave 22 Dead and Displace Civilians in North Darfur
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rebel group labeled as a terrorist organization, have carried out a series of deadly attacks in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur state, Sudan, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and 20 injuries. The violence marks another tragic chapter in the conflict that erupted in April 2023 between […]
January 20, 2025
Sudan: At Least 126 Civilians Killed in Airstrike Amidst Intensified Conflict
At least 126 civilians have been killed in a devastating airstrike in Ombada, a municipality west of the capital Khartoum, in what is being described as a “random” attack by military aircraft. The bombing, which occurred on Monday, targeted the Dar al Salam residential area, which is under the control of the Rapid Support Forces […]
January 15, 2025
Attack by Rapid Support Forces in Sudan Results in 16 Deaths and 42 Injuries
An assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam camp in western Sudan has resulted in 16 deaths and 42 injuries. This incident is part of an escalation of hostilities between this militia and the regular army in various regions of the African nation. Related:Over 80,000 Flee to South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence […]
January 13, 2025
Over 80,000 Flee to South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence in Sudan
The ongoing violence in Sudan has forced over 80,000 people to seek refuge in South Sudan within a span of less than three weeks, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The influx of refugees and returnees, predominantly women and children, is primarily driven by escalating fighting in Sudan’s White Nile, Sennar, and Blue Nile […]
December 25, 2024
Sudan: Sudanese Army Repelles Large Scale Attack in Al fasher
However, this claim contrasts with reports from the North Darfur Ministry of Health, which denounced an RSF drone attack on the Al Fasher hospital that resulted in the deaths of nine civilians and injuries to more than twenty others. The Sudanese Army reported on Saturday that it had repelled a “large-scale attack” carried out by […]
December 14, 2024
Sudan: At least 175 dead and dozens injured in RSF Attacks
Khartoum, Sudan – A series of airstrikes across Sudan’s capital on Monday and Tuesday have left at least 175 people dead and dozens more injured, highlighting the escalating violence in the ongoing 20-month conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Related:Sudan: Brutal Assault in Omdurman Left at Least 60 Deads The […]
December 11, 2024
Sudan: Brutal Assault in Omdurman Left at Least 60 Deads
The Government of Sudan reported on Tuesday that more than 60 people were killed by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR) in Omdurman, a town located in the northern area of metropolitan Khartoum (capital). Related:Army Ousts Paramilitaries From a Major City in Eastern Sudan According to a statement by the Sudanese Ministry of Health, […]
December 10, 2024
Colombia: Petro Calls for the Return of Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan
“There should be a ban on mercenarism in Colombia,” President Gustavo Petro stated on his X Last week, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for the return of hundreds of mercenaries from the South American country who are fighting in Sudan. This request highlights the proliferation of private military contractors across Africa, where they have taken […]
December 2, 2024
Sudan: Cholera Cases Rise to 30,880, Dengue Fever to 6,011
Kassala State is experiencing high rates of both cholera and dengue fever, attributed to waves of displacement from the eastern Gezira region in central Sudan. On Monday November 11, Sudan’s Health Ministry said that the number of cholera infection cases in Sudan has climbed to 30,880, while dengue fever cases reached 6,011. Related:Sudan: More than […]
November 13, 2024
Sudan: More than 5,000 children have been victims of sexual violence
The Sudanese government denounced on Tuesday the kidnapping, murder, rape and forced recruitment of more than 16,000 children by the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (FAR), since the beginning of the conflict in the country during April 2023. Related:Sudan: Cholera Cases Rise to 30,880, Dengue Fever to 6,011 The Sudanese authorities also reported that more […]