The Latest Breaking News from Martin Griffiths

Clashes rock Sudan ceasefire as UN official seeks aid protection

Martin Griffiths, in visit to the country, seeks pledges from warring sides to allow movement of staff and supplies.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2023

UN aid chief seeks pledges from warring sides in Sudan to protect aid

U.N. aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Wednesday he was working on obtaining commitments by the warring parties in Sudan to protecting humanitarian assistance to ensure it can be delivered to those in need.

Reuters · 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 sending relief chief to Sudan over ‘unprecedented’ situation

Martin Griffiths, travelling immediately, says people are struggling to get the food and water they need to survive.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

Sudan rivals trade blame as fighting continues despite ceasefire extension

New UN envoy to the region warns that humanitarian situation is ‘reaching breaking point’

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

UN chief Guterres dispatches envoy to Sudan amid 'unprecedented' crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sending an envoy to the Sudan region amid the "unprecedented" situation there, as deadly hostilities enter a third week, his spokesman said Sunday.

France 24 · Apr 30, 2023

More than 400 dead as rival forces wrestle for control of Sudan

Gunfire and heavy artillery fire persisted Saturday in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives.

France 24 · Apr 29, 2023

Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan

Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.

Al Jazeera · Apr 19, 2023

Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce deal

Fighting continued in Sudan despite initial hopes of a ceasefire, according to eye witnesses and media reports.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

All the school and college staff disciplined and struck off so far in 2023

A college lecturer jailed for causing death by dangerous driving and a youth and school worker arrested on criminal charges of human trafficking were among those struck off the professional register along with others who faced varying allegations

Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023