The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants

The United States once cheered the creation of South Sudan as an independent nation

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Sudan army says Khartoum state 'completely free' of paramilitaries

The Sudanese army said on Tuesday it had dislodged rival paramilitaries from their last positions in Omdurman, part of the Sudanese capital, securing all of Khartoum state nearly two months after recapturing the capital's centre.

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025

Judge orders US officials to appear in court to answer questions about migrants sent to South Sudan

A federal judge has ordered U.S. officials to appear at an emergency hearing to answer questions about their apparent deportation of immigrants to South Sudan and other countries

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Sudan's military says it took full control of Greater Khartoum region that includes the capital

Sudan’s military says it has taken full control of Greater Khartoum

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Sudan's army chief appoints first prime minister since war's start

Kamil al-Taib Idris will be responsible for forming the country’s transitional government, two years after the country's civil war began in 2023.

Euronews · May 20, 2025

Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister

Appointment of Kamil Idris comes as war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces ravages Sudan.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025

Sudan's army chief Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister

Former UN official Kamil Idris has been named Sudan’s new prime minister, as the country’s warring factions continue to battle for control amid a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2025

Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach ‘new levels of horror’ – report

Health facilities were destroyed and staff killed in record numbers in conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Myanmar and Sudan

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025

Global hunger hits new high amid conflict, extreme weather: UN

More than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, with the outlook ‘bleak’ due to funding cuts for aid efforts.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2025

Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation – report

Aid cuts, conflict, climate and economic shocks contribute to sixth consecutive rise in numbers facing ‘high levels of food insecurity’

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2025