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UN Chief Urges End to ‘Dramatic Suffering’ of Sudanese People Ahead of Ramadan
February 15, 2025
UN Chief Urges End to ‘Dramatic Suffering’ of Sudanese People Ahead of Ramadan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday urged an end to the “dramatic suffering” experienced by the people of Sudan as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches in two weeks, Anadolu Agency reported. During a high-level humanitarian conference in Addis Ababa,…
Sudanese Army Advances in Khartoum, Nears Control
February 8, 2025
Sudanese Army Advances in Khartoum, Nears Control
Sudan’s military has reported significant progress in its campaign to retake Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a critical phase in the ongoing civil war., The Guardian reported. As the conflict approaches its two-year anniversary, the Sudanese…
UN Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Sudan as Fierce War Over Power Rages On
February 4, 2025
UN Condemns Attacks on Civilians in Sudan as Fierce War Over Power Rages On
The United Nations condemned a series of attacks on civilians in Sudan, including a devastating shelling of the Sabreen market in Omdurman that resulted in at least 60 deaths, Arab News reported. UN humanitarian coordinator Clementine Nkweta-Salami described the attack…
WHO Calls for End to Attacks on Health Care in Sudan After Deadly Drone Strike Leaves 70 Dead
January 27, 2025
WHO Calls for End to Attacks on Health Care in Sudan After Deadly Drone Strike Leaves 70 Dead
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urgently called for an end to attacks on health care facilities in Sudan following a devastating drone strike on a hospital in North Darfur that killed over 70 people and injured dozens more, Arab…
Drone Attack on Sudanese Hospital Claims 30 Lives
January 25, 2025
Drone Attack on Sudanese Hospital Claims 30 Lives
A drone strike on the Saudi Hospital in El-Fasher, Sudan’s Darfur region, resulted in the deaths of 30 individuals and left many others injured, VOA reported citing a medical source. The attack, which occurred on Friday evening, destroyed the building…
Artillery Shelling in Sudan Claims 120 Civilians
January 16, 2025
Artillery Shelling in Sudan Claims 120 Civilians
At least 120 civilians were killed in artillery shelling on Wednesday in western Omdurman as clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces escalated, Arab News reported. Rescuers reported a critical shortage of medical supplies, complicating efforts to treat numerous…
Sudanese Army Allegedly Liberated RSF-Held Wad Madani
January 12, 2025
Sudanese Army Allegedly Liberated RSF-Held Wad Madani
The Sudanese military announced its forces have entered Wad Madani, the capital of Al-Jazira state, previously controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Arab News reported. This development follows over a year of RSF dominance in the city. The…
3.2 Million Sudanese Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis
January 11, 2025
3.2 Million Sudanese Children Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis
An alarming report by UNICEF reveals that approximately 3.2 million children under five in Sudan are facing acute malnutrition in 2025, Arab News reported. Of these, around 772,000 are expected to suffer from severe acute malnutrition. The ongoing conflict between…
UN Confirms Famine in Sudan Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
January 8, 2025
UN Confirms Famine in Sudan Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan is currently the only country in the world where famine has been confirmed, according to a recent UN report cited by Anadolu Agency. The humanitarian crisis is described as “staggering,” with severe impacts from ongoing armed conflict, particularly in…
27% rise in internal displacement in Sudan during 2024: IOM
January 7, 2025
27% rise in internal displacement in Sudan during 2024: IOM
The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported a 27% increase in internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Sudan in 2024 compared to the previous year. By December 2024, the organization said that the number had risen to 11.5 million, up…