The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

Children trapped in war zones because of UK refusal to ease refugee visa rules

‘Abject failure’ of family reunion scheme to provide legal route is leaving children at risk of trafficking or even death

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2024

US Ramps Up Sudan Aid, Warns Of Risk Of Historic Famine

The United States on Friday announced another $315 million for hungry Sudanese as it pressed the warring sides to end obstruction of aid, warning that a famine of historic proportions could unfold without urgent action.

International Business Times · Jun 14, 2024

Sudan’s army repels major assault on el-Fasher; kills RSF commander

The war has created the worst humanitarian situation in the world with an estimated 756,000 people going hungry.

Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2024

UN adopts a resolution demanding that Sudan's paramilitary force halt its siege of a Darfur city

The U.N. Security Council has adopted a resolution demanding that Sudan’s paramilitary force halt its siege of the only capital in the vast western region of Darfur that it doesn’t control

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

UN Security Council Demands End To Darfur City's Siege

The UN Security Council on Thursday demanded an end to the siege of El-Fasher in Sudan's Darfur region, where fighting between government and paramilitary forces has provoked a humanitarian crisis.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2024

Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years

One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2024

Situation in Sudan's El Fasher a 'disaster', former MSF chief warns

In tonight's edition: As the World Health Organization warns of the prospect of mass starvation in war-stricken Sudan, we speak to the former director of Médecins Sans Frontières about the devastation being wrought on the Darfuri city of El Fasher. Also, as Ghana moves a step closer to unlocking millions…

France 24 · Jun 12, 2024

Sudan food emergency: local researcher unpacks scale of the disaster and what action is needed

The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2024

UN Warns Of Looming Starvation Crisis In Gaza

UN warns of impending famine in Gaza and Sudan, calls for G7 action to prevent starvation.

Top News · Jun 12, 2024

Violence against children hit 'extreme levels' in 2023, UN warns

Violence against children reached "extreme levels" in armed conflicts — particularly in Gaza and Sudan — in 2023, a UN report has found.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2024