The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

Sudan’s RSF claims it has captured a key city in the southeast

The army does not dispute RSF’s statement, but says the fighting is ongoing in Singa, the capital of Sennar state.

Al Jazeera · Jun 30, 2024

Aid Groups Press To Stop Sudan 'Man-made' Famine As 755,000 Projected To Starve

Aid groups are warning that Sudan's "man-made famine" could be even worse than feared, with the most catastrophic death toll the world has seen in decades, without more global pressure on warring generals.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024

UN warns of unprecedented hunger catastrophe in Sudan

Severe food shortages have spread to 14 regions across Sudan, including previously unaffected areas, with over half of the country’s population facing “crisis or worse” conditions, says the United Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 28, 2024

Londoner continues epic trans-Africa run after release from South Sudan jail

Deo Kato detained by security services for three weeks after being arrested near Juba on run from South Africa to UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

Over 750,000 people in Sudan at risk of starvation: Global hunger monitor

United Nations’ hunger monitoring system says famine is a risk in 14 areas of Sudan if the conflict escalates.

Al Jazeera · Jun 27, 2024

Experts warns that 755,000 people at risk of famine in the coming months in war-torn Sudan

International experts have portrayed a grim picture for war-torn Sudan by warning in a report that 755,000 are facing famine in the coming months, amid relentless clashes between rival generals

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

Independent UN experts accuse Sudan’s warring parties of using starvation as weapon

Human rights experts working for the United Nations have accused Sudan’s warring parties of using starvation as a war weapon, amid mounting warnings about imminent famine in the African nation

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2024

UK ‘tried to suppress criticism’ of alleged UAE role in arming Sudan’s RSF militia

Exclusive UK accused of trying to head off condemnation of Gulf ally over alleged aid to forces accused of genocide in Darfur

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2024

Darfur sees an increase in much needed food aid, but it’s still not enough to avert famine, UN says

The U.N.'s food agency says families in Sudan’s embattled western Darfur region have received an emergency increase in food aid that is needed to help avert looming famine

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024

UN urges swift action to help millions of displaced people across Africa

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that without concerted peace efforts in war-torn Sudan, people will continue to flee to neighbouring countries. Filippo Grandi's comments came ahead of World Refugee Day Thursday, when he highlighted the desperate plight of millions of refugees and internally displaced people across Africa.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2024