The Latest Breaking News from RSF

Hemedti to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Have Control of Khartoum, We Don’t Fear Foreign Meddling

General Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Daglo, commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) stressed that his forces are now in complete control of the capital Khartoum’s three main districts: Khartoum, Khartoum Bahri and Omdurman. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he added that the RSF is working closely with the citizens…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Europe warily eyes security implications of a protracted conflict in Sudan

Long dispute creates unwanted uncertainties as increased migration and outside actors enter the conflict

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

UN refugee agency warns more than 800,000 may flee Sudan

Some 73,000 have already left Sudan and the UN warns thousands will flee as fighting rages on and resources dwindle.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

UN Envoy Says Sudan’s Warring Sides Agree to Negotiate

Sudan's warring generals have agreed to send representatives for negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia, the United Nations' top official in the country told The Associated Press on Monday, even as the two sides clashed in the capital despite another three-day extension of a fragile ceasefire. The talks would initially focus…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023

Sudan conflict could prompt 800,000 people to flee, UN says

The United Nations warned on Monday that the conflict in Sudan could force 800,000 people to flee the country as battles between rival military factions persisted in the capital despite a supposed ceasefire.

Reuters · May 1, 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

Sudan sides trade blame as ceasefire extended

A ceasefire has been extended in Sudan, though both sides of the growing hostilities are accusing the other of breaking the agreement already.

The New Daily · May 1, 2023

Fighting escalates in Sudan despite extended ceasefire as thousands more flee

Sudanese army and RSF continue fighting into third week

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Fighting continues in Sudan despite new ceasefire extension

Despite warnings of slide towards civil war, rival military forces accuse each other of new violations of the ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2023