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UN envoy says Sudan's warring sides agree to negotiate

The United Nations’ top official in Sudan says the country's warring generals have agreed to send representatives for negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Fighting continues in Sudan despite new ceasefire extension

Despite warnings of slide towards civil war, rival military forces accuse each other of new violations of the ceasefire.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2023

Hundreds evacuated from Sudan as fighting enters third week

People are trying to reach neighbouring countries as international evacuation efforts continue for foreign citizens.

Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023

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Sudan Fighting Enters Third Week as UN Says Country Collapsing

Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) entered a third week, violating a renewed truce. More than 500 people have been killed since battles erupted on April 15 between the forces of army…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023

Fresh air strikes and shelling rock Khartoum as Sudan enters its third week of fighting

Australian officials continue to assist dozens of citizens caught up in the violence as more civilians flee Sudan.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

UN envoy sees Sudan combatants more open to talks

Warring sides in Sudan are more open to negotiations and have accepted the conflict that erupted two weeks ago cannot continue, a U.N. official told Reuters on Saturday, a possible flicker of hope even as fighting continued.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2023

Sudan news – live: Fighting flares as military approves ceasefire extension

The paramilitary forces have not yet responded to the proposal

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

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Fragile ceasefire in Sudan allows thousands to be evacuated

Thousands of Sudanese and foreign civilians have been evacuated from Sudan on the second day of a ceasefire agreed between the country's warring military factions.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2023

Sudan – live: UK flights land in Larnaca as Braverman says refugees on boats face deportation

Hundreds have already been killed in the country’s fighting and thousands injured as evacuation efforts ramp up

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

Sudan’s Bashir and Allies Out of Jail, Fighting Flares

Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) battled on the outskirts of the capital on Wednesday, undermining a truce in an 11-day conflict that civilian groups fear could revive the influence of ousted President Omar al-Bashir and his loyalists. Fuelling those concerns, the army confirmed the transfer of 79-year-old…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension

Sudan's army and a paramilitary force battled on Khartoum's outskirts on Wednesday, undermining a truce in their 11-day conflict, but the army expressed willingness to extend the ceasefire.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

Shaky ceasefire enters second day as Sudanese, foreigners flee

A US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals entered its second day Wednesday but remained fragile after witnesses reported fresh air strikes and paramilitaries claimed to have seized a major oil refinery. As combat eased, foreign governments organised civilian evacuations. Around 245 French and foreign nationals evacuated from Sudan landed in…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2023

UN: No Sign Sudan Warring Parties Ready to Negotiate

A US-brokered ceasefire in Sudan appears to be partially holding but there is no sign the warring parties are ready to seriously negotiate, the UN special envoy on Sudan said on Tuesday. This suggested "that both think that securing a military victory over the other is possible," envoy Volker Perthes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Sudan crisis – live: UK flights land in Larnaca as Braverman says refugees on boats face deportation

At least 459 have been killed in the country’s fighting and thousands injured

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

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Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to ‘seriously negotiate’: UN

UN envoy to Sudan says that both sides in the conflict believe that ‘a military victory over the other is possible’.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to negotiate - U.N

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Sudan appears to be partially holding but there is no sign the warring parties are ready to seriously negotiate, the U.N. special envoy on Sudan said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

‘The worst of worst case scenarios’: western diplomats blindsided over Sudan crisis

Residents and regional experts say governments and NGOs should have been better prepared for violence

Dynamite News · Apr 18, 2023

At least 180 people killed, 1,800 injured in Sudan clashes

At least 180 civilians have been killed while more than 1,800 civilians and combatants were injured in fighting between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force, according to the United Nations envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, The New York Times reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023

Sudan's Warring Generals Agree 24-hour Ceasefire after US Pressure

Sudan's rival commanders agreed a 24-hour ceasefire from Tuesday evening, the army said, following calls to each side from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over fierce fighting in Khartoum that saw shots fired at a US diplomatic convoy. The ceasefire will start at 6.00 p.m.

Bangkok Post · Apr 18, 2023

200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles

KHARTOUM: Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, damaging hospitals and hampering aid after three days of urban warfare.

The New Daily · Apr 18, 2023

Sudan humanitarian situation ‘catastrophic’: UN chief

Sudanese forces are battling in the capital as the United Nations sees little prospect for mediation amid a "catastrophic" humanitarian situation.

Reuters · Apr 18, 2023

Heavy gunfire quickly shatters Sudan truce pushed by US

Heavy gunfire shattered a 24-hour truce in Sudan on Tuesday shortly after it was due to take effect under U.S. pressure on warring military factions to halt fighting that has touched off a humanitarian crisis.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Sudan rival forces battle in capital Khartoum as UN fears little prospect for mediation

The rupture between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed at least 185 and injured more than 1,800.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2023

More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy

G7 joins calls from across four continents urging rival armed factions to lay down arms amid fears of civil war.

Daily Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Three United Nations among around 60 killed in Sudan as crisis unfolds

The Sudanese Red Crescent says hospitals are overwhelmed by the growing number of casualties and Pope Francis said he was following “with worry” the events unfolding in the country

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