Stories from Sudan

The United Nations Security Council has placed Hamdan Daglo, brother of the Rapid Support Forces leader, on a sanctions list. The move follows allegations that he led efforts to purchase weapons and military equipment. The sanctions also include three mercenaries. This development occurs amid a humanitarian crisis in Darfur where 5 million children face severe deprivation due to the ongoing war. The action follows investigations into illicit arms flows in the region. The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has added Hemedti's brother, Abdeldeeb Hemedti, to its sanctions list. The sanctions follow reports of intense fighting in West Kordofan state, South Sudan, which has left displaced persons in critical condition.

The United Nations has issued a special 'Child Alert' warning for the Darfur region of Sudan due to levels of hunger and violence. This specific alert is a rarely used procedure by the international organization to signal that a situation has reached a critical level. Children are bearing the heaviest burden of the war in Darfur, facing death, injury, disability, and displacement. The agency reported that children are suffering from acute hunger, disease, and psychological trauma. UNICEF reports acute malnutrition and severe psychological trauma among children in North Darfur. The report notes that levels of acute malnutrition in two additional areas in North Darfur rose in February. Children remain among the primary victims of the ongoing food insecurity crisis. Increased disease and lack of humanitarian aid are impacting Darfur.

The United Nations issued an alert regarding the widespread use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war in the Sudan conflict. These acts are causing severe mental health consequences for victims. Doctors Without Borders reported at least 3,400 female survivors seeking care in Darfur last month. Medical care conditions for these victims are described as appalling. The United Nations reported that over 3,000 requests for protection from sexual violence were received by Doctors Without Borders in the Darfur region. These requests were recorded between January 2024 and November 2025. The report follows recent shelling in the town of Majdal Zun in Tyre, which resulted in the deaths of three paramedics. A survivor described the impact of the shelling to the BBC.

A UNICEF representative reported that at least 1,300 children have been maimed in Sudan since April 2024. The violations include kidnapping, forced recruitment, and sexual violence. The representative stated that children in Darfur are in need of compassion. At least 160 children were killed and dozens more injured during the first three months of 2026 due to violence in Sudan. The scale of violence has increased compared to the previous year. These atrocities are part of a broader pattern of conflict across the country.

Sudan recorded 160 children killed and dozens more injured during the first three months of 2021, according to a report. The organization documented at least 1,300 children killed or maimed since April 2024.

Sudanese army soldiers seized vehicles belonging to Rapid Support Forces following a clash in the Blue Nile region on Tuesday. The Sudanese army issued a statement claiming its forces repelled an attack by the Rapid Support Forces.

Sudanese army soldiers seized vehicles belonging to Rapid Support Forces following an attack on the Blue Nile region on Tuesday. The army issued a statement claiming its forces repelled the attack and inflicted losses in personnel and equipment.

World Health Organization reports indicate health workers face potential depletion of life-saving supplies due to the ongoing war. Malnutrition levels are rising as aid agencies struggle to secure essential resources.

Approximately half of the Sudanese population is currently dependent on food assistance to survive. People are prioritizing basic nutrition and seeking humanitarian assistance as part of daily life.

The Sudanese capital of Khartoum has been partially reclaimed by the government. Correspondent Moritz Behrend reported that daily life is gradually returning to the region surrounding the capital. Nearly 12 million people remain displaced due to the ongoing conflict.