The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

The long history of civil war in Sudan

Letter: Douglas H Johnson says the continual neglect of economic and political disparities in the regions was bound to foment conflict

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

Humanitarian fears as thousands of Sudanese flee to Chad on foot

UN estimates 100,000 people will flee Sudan conflict to Chad, which already hosts more than half a million refugees.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

WHO Fears More Deaths in Sudan Due to Outbreaks, Collapse of Services

The World Health Organization (WHO) expects "many more" deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks of disease and a lack of essential services amid fighting, its director general said on Wednesday. Battles between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary since mid-April has killed at least 459 people and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Braverman appears to rule out safe and legal routes for refugees from Sudan

The Home Secretary said there were ‘no plans’ to consider allowing civilians in the war-torn country to seek asylum in Britain.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

British nationals face dangerous journeys to Sudan evacuation site

Tarig Babikir and Dr Ehab Al-Moubarak are trying to make their way to the Wadi Saeedna airstrip.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

These three videos have nothing to do with the clashes in Sudan

Fighting between the army and paramilitary forces has wracked Sudan since April 15, resulting in civilian casualties due to bombings, gunfire, and other forms of deadly violence. In the midst of this crisis, various social media posts are claiming to document events in Sudan using videos as evidence. However, some…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2023

UK ‘should impose sanctions on human rights abusers in Sudan’ – report

UK all-party group says failure to bring to justice Darfur abusers 20 years ago has led to current violence

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023

NHS doctors stuck in Sudan after evacuation, union warns

‘NHS doctors who are not British passport holders must not be left behind’, warns the BMA

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Braverman rebuked for falsely claiming Sudanese asylum seekers have ‘various’ ways of coming to UK

The UNHCR said an ‘overwhelming majority’ of refugees have no access to safe and legal routes to the UK, noting that only a ‘very small’ number seek asylum in the UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

US confirms second American death in Sudan, seeks extended ceasefire

A second American has died in Sudan, the White House said on Wednesday, and U.S. authorities are helping a small number of citizens seeking to leave the country during a ceasefire that has curbed fighting.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023