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What’s happened in Sudan’s civil war after new Khartoum battles?

The Sudanese army hopes big wins in the capital can signal a turning point in the conflict with the paramilitary RSF.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025

Sudan Army Advances In Central Khartoum After Retaking Palace

Sudan's military said Saturday it seized several key buildings in central Khartoum from paramilitary control after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan promised "full liberation" following the recapture of the presidential palace.

International Business Times · Mar 22, 2025

Middle Eastern monarchies in Sudan’s war: what’s driving their interests

The civil war in Sudan that began in April 2023 involves several external actors. The conflict pits the Sudanese Armed Forces against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in a quest for political and economic power. The situation has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Various foreign states have…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025

US imposes sanctions on Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

The Sudanese general has been accused of ‘lethal attacks’ on civilians during an ongoing war with the RSF paramilitary.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2025

Sudan faces possible Darfur division as war progresses, say analysts

A de facto partition of Sudan between army and RSF could lead to total state disintegration, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025

Sudan Government Rejects UN-backed Famine Declaration

The Sudanese government strongly rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had spread to five areas of the war-torn country.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

UN calls for end of weapons supplies to Sudan’s warring parties

UN political chief doesn’t name countries providing weapons to army and paramilitary forces, says it’s ‘unconscionable’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

Is Sudan’s army regaining ground lost in the civil war?

Sudan’s army has launched a sweeping offensive to retake some major cities, but will it succeed?

Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2024

Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of involvement in air strikes on its forces

Egypt denies the allegations by the paramilitary group’s leader and says its military is not involved in the conflict.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024

Sudan Paramilitary Attack Kills 18 At El-Fasher Market: Medic

A paramilitary attack on a market in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher killed 18 people, a medical source told AFP on Friday, after world leaders appealed for an end to the country's wartime suffering.

International Business Times · Sep 27, 2024