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El-Obeid under RSF siege raises fears of a repeat of el-Fasher

El-Obeid under RSF siege raises fears of a repeat of el-Fasher

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The United Nations has issued a stark warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, where the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have tightened their siege in recent weeks. International observers fear the situation could mirror the atrocities documented in el-Fasher last year, where civilians were caught in a protracted siege […]

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Sudan's maternity wards reopen, offering hope to mothers amid post-war struggles

Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, offering hope to mothers amid post-war struggles

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Maternity wards across parts of Sudan are beginning to reopen, bringing renewed hope to expectant mothers navigating the difficult conditions left in the wake of the country’s prolonged conflict. The resumption of maternal healthcare services marks a tentative but meaningful step toward rebuilding essential infrastructure for women and newborns, many of whom have had limited

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Human Rights Watch Warns of Imminent Atrocity Risks Around Sudan's El Obeid

Human Rights Watch Warns of Imminent Atrocity Risks Around Sudan’s El Obeid

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Human Rights Watch has called on the international community to take immediate action to prevent further atrocities in and around the city of El Obeid in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, warning that civilians in the area face an imminent risk of serious human rights violations. The warning was delivered in an oral statement during an

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ICRC warns civilian suffering in Sudan is avoidable as fighting persists in Khartoum and al-Obeid

ICRC warns civilian suffering in Sudan is avoidable as fighting persists in Khartoum and al-Obeid

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has underlined that the widespread civilian suffering caused by Sudan’s ongoing conflict is not an unavoidable consequence of war, but rather the result of a failure to uphold established protections for non-combatants. The remarks were made during a recent interview by Mateo Jaramillo Ortega, the organisation’s regional

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Sudan announces Chinese loan waiver as Khartoum deepens ties with Beijing

Sudan announces Chinese loan waiver as Khartoum deepens ties with Beijing

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Sudan’s military-led government has confirmed that China has formally waived a $50 million loan, a move officials in Khartoum have framed as a gesture of solidarity at a time when the country faces mounting economic isolation and Western sanctions. The announcement underscores how Sudan’s leadership is continuing to recalibrate its foreign partnerships toward non-Western powers

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UN Warns Sexual Violence in Sudan Has Reached Unprecedented Levels as Tool of War

UN Warns Sexual Violence in Sudan Has Reached Unprecedented Levels as Tool of War

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United Nations officials have raised fresh alarm over the systematic use of sexual violence in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, warning that the scale and brutality of attacks against civilians have reached levels not previously documented. According to the UN, these crimes are being deployed deliberately to instil fear and break apart communities, rather than occurring as

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Sudan drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in 2026, UN warns of new phase in three-year war

Sudan drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in 2026, UN warns of new phase in three-year war

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The United Nations has reported that more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes across Sudan since the beginning of 2026, underscoring what international observers describe as a dangerous new phase in the country’s three-year-old civil war. According to the UN, the rapid expansion of drone warfare represents a turning point in the

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Ebola Outbreak Accelerating as Health Workers Voice Fears, WHO Warns

Ebola Outbreak Accelerating as Health Workers Voice Fears, WHO Warns

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The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that the latest Ebola outbreak is accelerating rapidly, intensifying fears among the health workers on the front lines of the response. Despite ongoing efforts to contain the virus, frontline medical staff say they remain deeply concerned about their own safety as the disease continues to spread.

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Dozens of MSF staff accused of sexual abuse and exploitation of Sudanese refugees in Chad

Dozens of MSF staff accused of sexual abuse and exploitation of Sudanese refugees in Chad

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One of the world’s leading humanitarian medical organizations is facing fresh allegations of systemic abuse after a report accused dozens of its staff members of sexually exploiting Sudanese refugees in eastern Chad. The organization has confirmed that 18 workers were dismissed following internal investigations into what it described as “serious misconduct.” Scope of the allegations

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UN Report Singles Out Both Warring Sides in Sudan for Alleged Violations

UN Report Singles Out Both Warring Sides in Sudan for Alleged Violations

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A new United Nations report has identified both warring parties in Sudan’s protracted conflict for alleged violations of international humanitarian law, intensifying international scrutiny of a war that has destabilized the broader region. The findings, released in Monrovia as part of an AllAfrica daily news roundup, cast a rare dual spotlight on the conduct of

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Sudan's War Enters Another Year as International Attention Remains Limited

Sudan’s War Enters Another Year as International Attention Remains Limited

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Three years after fighting erupted between Sudan’s armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the country remains engulfed in a conflict that has reshaped the lives of millions yet continues to receive only fragmented attention from the international community. The war, which broke out in April 2023, has triggered one of the most severe

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