Sudan Conflict News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Displaced flee Sudan camp attack only to be shelled in another: UN
United Nations, April 18: Most of the estimated 400,000 people fleeing the Zamzam displacement camp bombardment sought shelter in another Sudanese refuge camp, only for it to be shelled too, the UN humanitarian agency said.
Sudan's health system 'at breaking point' after 2 years into conflict
Khartoum, April 17: Sudan's healthcare system is collapsing two years into a devastating conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, with most hospitals shut in conflict zones and disease outbreaks spreading, government and international aid groups warned this week.
Sudanese Ambassador thanks India for humanitarian aid, describes conflict as external aggression
New Delhi, April 15: Sudanese Ambassador to India, Mohammed Abdalla Ali Eltom, expressed profound gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by the Indian government amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Arab League slams paramilitary forces' deadly attacks in western Sudan
Cairo, April 14: The Arab League (AL) on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan.
56 killed by paramilitary forces in Sudan's western city in two days: Volunteer groups
Khartoum, April 14: At least 56 people were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) between in Umm Kadada city in North Darfur State, western Sudan, volunteer groups reported.
Over 114 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks in Sudan: Local official
Khartoum, April 13: More than 114 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on two displacement camps over the past two days in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official announced.
ICRC calls on Sudan conflicting parties to protect civilians, facilitate aid delivery
Khartoum, April 11: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) called on Sudan's conflicting parties to protect civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to avoid worsening the humanitarian situation in the country.
UN Human Rights chief expresses alarm over extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan
Geneva, April 3: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Thursday expressed deep concern about reports of widespread extrajudicial killings of civilians in Sudan's capital Khartoum following its recapture by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on March 26.
Ethiopia launches cholera vaccination for 1 million at-risk people
Addis Ababa, April 1: The Ethiopian government has launched a cholera vaccination campaign in the southwestern part of the country, targeting about one million people at risk.
Sudanese army declares 'Khartoum is free' from presidential palace
Khartoum, March 27: Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), declared from inside the Presidential Palace in Khartoum that "Khartoum is free," referring to the end of the Rapid Support Forces' control over the capital, according to Sudan TV.
Some Sudan market bombing casualties dying from lack of care: UN humanitarians
United Nations, March 27: Some of the injured from a market bombing, which caused hundreds of casualties in Sudan's North Darfur State, are dying from lack of medical care, UN humanitarians said on citing reports.
Sudanese army says controlled Khartoum airport, other strategic sites in capital
Khartoum, March 26: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said on Wednesday it has controlled the Khartoum International Airport, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, as well as other strategic sites in the capital.
UN alarmed by continuing attacks on Sudan's civilians: Spokesman
United Nations, March 26: Continuing attacks on civilians in Sudan, including a deadly air strike on a North Darfur market, has "gravely alarmed" the United Nations, a UN spokesman said.
Sudanese army seizes more strategic sites in central Khartoum
Khartoum, March 22: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Saturday announced that it had taken control of new strategic sites in the capital Khartoum.
At least 10 military personnel, journalists killed in attack on presidential palace in Sudan's capital
Khartoum, March 21: At least 10 military personnel and journalists were killed in a drone attack targeting a military and media gathering inside the Republican Palace in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, according to a military source.
African diplomats, UN urge South Sudan to embrace dialogue to address security challenges
Juba, March 21: The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have called on parties to the South Sudan conflict to embrace dialogue and mediation to resolve escalating security challenges.
UN calls for protection of civilians amid rising tensions in South Sudan
Juba, March 18: A United Nations envoy on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in South Sudan's Nasir, Ulang and Baliet counties, which is affecting the local population and disrupting humanitarian operations.
10 killed, 23 injured in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan: Army
Khartoum, March 13: At least 10 people were killed and 23 others injured in shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on residential neighbourhoods and a shelter center in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said.
Violence, displacements overwhelm healthcare system in Sudan's El-Fasher: UN
United Nations, March 12: Violence and waves of displacements have overwhelmed the fragile healthcare system in El-Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, UN humanitarians said.
Kenya urges South Sudan leaders to embrace dialogue to end clashes
Nairobi, March 7: Kenyan President William Ruto has appealed for calm in South Sudan, where an escalating security situation threatens to jeopardise a peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war.
Sudan threatens to retaliate against Kenya for hosting paramilitary forces' activities
Khartoum, Feb 25: The Sudanese government on Monday vowed to take escalatory measures against Kenya for hosting activities by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan: Medical charity halts activities in major displacement camp due to heavy fighting
Khartoum, Feb 25: The non-governmental medical aid group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), announced the suspension of all its activities in the Zamzam displacement camp in western Sudan's North Darfur State.
Sudan's RSF, allies ink deal in Kenya to form 'unity govt'
Nairobi, Feb 24: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies signed a charter to establish a unity government in the conflict-hit country.
Sudanese army announces major advances on multiple battle fronts
Khartoum, Feb 21: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that its forces have made military advancement on several battlefronts against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudanese army reports advancements in fight against paramilitary forces
Khartoum, Feb 18: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that its forces had made advancements in their fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on different fronts.
UN says 106.6 million USD urgently needed for Sudanese refugees in Libya
Tripoli, Feb 18: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that $106.6 million are needed urgently to assist Sudanese refugees in Libya.
Sudan extends Chad border crossing opening for aid deliveries
Khartoum, Feb 18: Sudan's government has extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad by three months, effective February 16, 2025, to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries, particularly to the war-torn Darfur region, the foreign ministry said.
Sudan famine camp attacks alarm UN humanitarians
United Nations, Feb 15: An escalation of fighting in and around a displaced people camp in western Sudan where famine conditions have been identified is alarming aid workers, UN humanitarians said.
UN agency accuses paramilitary forces of obstructing aid delivery in Sudan
Khartoum, Feb 10: A United Nations agency on Monday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of hindering delivery of humanitarian aid to the needy, particularly in the Darfur region in western Sudan.
Increasing violence propels two Sudan states onto catastrophe's brink: UN
United Nations, Feb 7: Recent fighting has thrust two states of Sudan, South Kordofan and Blue Nile, onto the brink of catastrophe, a UN spokesman has said.
UN humanitarians concerned over escalating hostilities in Sudan
United Nations, Feb 5: Escalating hostilities in Sudan's North Darfur and South Kordofan states are increasing civilian casualties and displacements, causing extreme concern, UN humanitarians said.
South Sudan urges investigation into alleged civilian killings in Sudan
Juba, Feb 4: South Sudan on Tuesday called on the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to investigate the alleged killings of its nationals by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its allied forces in Sudan.
UN condemns strikes on civilians in Sudan
Khartoum, February 3: The United Nations has condemned recent strikes on civilians in Sudan, which resulted in a large number of deaths. The attacks occurred amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
54 killed, 158 injured in paramilitary attack on market in Sudan's Omdurman: Ministry
Khartoum, Feb 2: The death toll from shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a crowded market in Omdurman, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, has risen to 54, Sudan's Ministry of Health announced.
At least 4 children reportedly killed, 3 injured in Saudi Hospital attack in Sudan: UNICEF
New York, January 28: Following the attack on Saudi Teaching Maternal Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan, which resulted in 70 deaths and 19 injuries, UNICEF on Tuesday said that at least one girl and three boys were reportedly killed and three boys injured.
Arab Parliament condemns attack on Saudi Hospital in El Fasher
Cairo, January 26: The Arab Parliament condemned the targeting of the Saudi hospital in El Fasher, western Sudan, which resulted in the death and injury of several civilians.
Battle against paramilitary forces about to end: Sudanese army chief
Khartoum, Jan 26: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Sunday said that the battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is nearing its end and that the rebellion would be eradicated.
Sudanese gov announces 'significant' military victories
Khartoum, Jan 25: The Sudanese government announced that its armed forces had achieved major victories in the capital Khartoum, amid reports of breaking the siege on the army's General Command headquarters.
Sudan's Omdurman city faces drinking water crisis due to paramilitary forces' attack on dam
Damascus, Jan 19: Omdurman city, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, has been facing a significant drinking water crisis over the past five days due to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on the Merowe Dam in Northern State, local authorities said.
Sudanese army chief vows to defeat 'rebel militia,' rejects US sanctions
Khartoum, Jan 17: Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan emphasised the SAF's ability to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite external pressures.