The Latest Breaking News from Sudan

Sudan rescue worker tells of heartbreak after uncle’s body left undiscovered for a week

Mother-of-two trying to help hundreds who have been stuck in Khartoum with no supplies ‘watching neighbours die of thirst, hunger or a bullet’

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Women speak out about sexual violence in Sudan fighting

Rapes by fighters are being documented in Sudan as doctors and individuals band together to support the victims.

Al Jazeera · May 16, 2023

Sudanese man in Ireland asks Irish government to press for ceasefire in Sudan

'The civilians don't have any place to go' - Sudanese man watches from Ireland as his homeland erupts in civil war

Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023

Russian ship 'Lady R' brought ammunition to South Africa, reports say

On tonight's show: there's a new development in the South Africa-Russia arms accusations, we take a look at the situation in Sudan one month after the conflict started and we bring you the latest on the flooding in Somalia which has killed at least 22 people.

France 24 · May 15, 2023

Fighting rages in West Darfur as Sudan marks one month of warfare

Human rights groups and civilians say another wave of deadly attacks has hit West Darfur’s capital, el-Geneina.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Sudan fighting: One month on and no solution in sight

While the fighting did not come as a surprise to Sudan watchers, the world seems at a loss to stop the bloodshed.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2023

Sudan is awash with weapons: how the two forces compare and what that means for the war

Armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has escalated following an outbreak of violence in April 2023. There is intensive fighting in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, neighbouring Omdurman and elsewhere, including Darfur.

The Conversation · May 15, 2023

Air strikes pound Sudan's capital as conflict enters second month

The Sudanese army carried out air strikes in the north of the capital Khartoum on Monday, attacking its paramilitary rivals around a hospital that witnesses said was damaged in the bombardment.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Sudan grandmother's death shows struggle to help those stranded in war

As she tried to save her ailing grandparents stuck amid fighting in central Khartoum, Azhaar Sholgami put in calls from New York to Sudan's two warring factions, aid workers, and embassies near her grandparents' home, but her efforts were in vain.

Reuters · May 15, 2023

Recreate UK’s Homes for Ukraine scheme for Sudan refugees, urges one of plan’s architects

Krish Kandiah wants same help given to Ukrainians offered to Sudanese families fleeing civil war

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023