The Latest Breaking News from Khartoum

Khartoum fighting continues despite new ceasefire in Sudan

UN warns fighting between army and RSF risks causing a humanitarian catastrophe that could spill into other countries.

Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023

Heavy Fighting in Khartoum as Power Struggle Rages

Fierce fighting could be heard in central Khartoum on Thursday as the army tried to push back the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from areas around the presidential palace and army headquarters, with a lasting ceasefire appearing elusive. Each side appears to be battling for control of territory in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

Arab, Islamic States Condemn Storming of Saudi Cultural Attaché in Sudan

Gulf, Arab and Islamic states condemned the storming of the Saudi Cultural Attaché building in Khartoum, stressing the need to respect international and diplomatic agreements that guarantee the sanctity and safety of the headquarters of diplomatic missions. On Tuesday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry announced that its cultural attaché office in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

UN aid chief wants meetings with Sudan's warring factions within days

The United Nations aid chief said on Wednesday he hoped to have face-to-face meetings with Sudan's warring parties within two to three days to secure public guarantees from them for the safe passage of humanitarian assistance.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

Aid agencies in Sudan plead with factions to allow supplies to reach needy

Six trucks of humanitarian supplies looted while airstrikes in Khartoum undermine ceasefire

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Sudan's entire history has been dominated by soldiers and the violence and corruption they bring

Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) recently announced it would be deploying officers to the streets of Khartoum to “secure public and private property”. That may sound puzzling in the context of the current violence: what are the police doing in the middle of this?

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Sudan evacuation rips British families apart as relatives left behind: ‘We had one chance and it’s gone’

‘My wife doesn’t even have access to her passport because it is with the British embassy’

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

What is happening in Sudan and why? The war and conflict explained

Warring factions observe fragile truce as foreign governments shutter embassies and race to evacuate their diplomats and citizens

The Independent UK · May 3, 2023

UN Says Aid Trucks Looted in ‘Volatile’ Sudan, Urges Safe Passage

The United Nations said on Wednesday it was seeking assurances from Sudan's warring factions on the safe delivery of aid after six trucks of humanitarian supplies were looted and air strikes in Khartoum undermined a new ceasefire. "We will still require agreements and arrangements to allow for movement of staff…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

UN pressures Sudan's warring generals after aid looted

The United Nations pressed Sudan's warring factions on Wednesday to guarantee safe passage of humanitarian aid after six trucks were looted and air strikes in the capital undermined a supposed truce.

Reuters · May 3, 2023