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Sudan orders release of 400 women accused of RSF ties

Sudan’s army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Friday ordered the immediate release of 400 female inmates from Omdurman Women’s Prison, many accused of collaborating with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in a gesture amid the country’s protracted civil war. The order came during an inspection visit by Burhan, chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty […]

Sudan’s army seizes two territories in North Kordofan from RSF

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have seized two key territories from the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan state. This military advance is seen as a significant strategic gain for the army. It comes amid separate, alarming reports of the RSF disposing of bodies in the city of el-Fasher in Darfur. Online footage […]

UAE exposed as key RSF militia backer in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has been exposed as a key backer of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, accused of war crimes in Darfur, according to a new investigation by The Sunday Times that corroborates United Nations findings on Emirati weapons supplies and gold smuggling routes fueling the conflict. Mounting Evidence of UAE Involvement Despite […]

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UN warns of imminent collapse in Sudan relief operations

In a stark alert, the United Nations has warned that humanitarian relief operations in Sudan are teetering on the brink of total collapse, threatening to deepen the already catastrophic Sudan humanitarian crisis. The warning comes amid escalating violence following the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) takeover of el-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The UN’s […]

Sudan: RSF accused of burning and burying bodies in mass graves in El-Fasher

A Sudanese medical organization has accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of burning and burying bodies in mass graves in El-Fasher, in an attempt to conceal evidence of mass killings in Sudan’s Darfur region. The allegation comes amid reports of ethnically targeted violence and a severe humanitarian crisis following the city’s capture. In a […]

Armistice without RSF withdrawal will split Sudan

Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minnawi warned on Saturday that an armistice which does not require the withdrawal of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will lead to the split of Sudan. In a post on social media platform X, Minnawi stated that any ceasefire must be preceded by the pullback of the RSF—whom he labeled […]

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Egypt monitors Sudan’s political shifts with growing concern

As the fall of El Fasher redraws Sudan’s battle lines, Egypt braces for humanitarian, security, and strategic repercussions along its volatile southern frontier. The capture of the strategic city of El Fasher by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has sent ripples of alarm through neighbouring Egypt, where officials and analysts are watching what many […]

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Darfur Massacre: Over 200 civilians killed in Sudan’s RSF assaults

In a devastating series of attacks, Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have killed over 200 civilians in displacement camps and surrounding areas near El Fasher, marking one of the bloodiest episodes in the ongoing conflict. The violence, which has escalated dramatically, has drawn international condemnation and raised urgent calls for humanitarian intervention. Key Takeaways Over […]

Inside Sudan diplomatic rift with UAE amid RSF allegations

Sudan has officially severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing it of supporting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing civil conflict. This significant diplomatic fallout follows a series of drone strikes in Port Sudan, which Sudan claims were backed by the UAE. Key Takeaways Sudan accuses the UAE of […]

Kenya-Sudan Relations Deteriorate: A Growing Crisis

Kenya finds itself at the center of a diplomatic storm as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from Sudan convene in Nairobi to announce a parallel government. This controversial move has raised concerns about Kenya’s neutrality and its implications for regional stability. Key Takeaways The RSF, a paramilitary group accused of human rights violations, is launching […]

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