Stories from Sudan

An opinion piece argues the NBA must end its deal with the UAE due to the worsening genocide in Sudan. The author also encourages attention to down-ballot judicial candidates.

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of carrying out a deadly attack targeting civilians in North Kordofan state during Eid al-Adha. The ministry condemned the actions and called for accountability.

The United Arab Emirates is helping to supply foreign mercenaries to a group accused of mass rape, torture, and ethnic slaughter in Sudan. This information comes from a Human Rights Watch investigation. The UAE is reportedly backed by Britain.

Sudanese Armed Forces airstrikes resulted in the neutralization of several foreign drone operators in the city of Nahud and in Al-Ruwayna in West Kordofan State. Yesterday also saw militia targets engaged.

The scale of the drought's impact in Darfur is staggering, with three out of four people struggling to find food and jobs. A severe drought is significantly impacting food security in the Darfur region. Widespread crop failures have led to food shortages. Local communities are facing critical shortages. Widespread crop failures are exacerbating existing humanitarian challenges. Humanitarian organizations are providing emergency food aid. The source mentioned ongoing environmental challenges. The lack of water is affecting agricultural production and access to food for the local population. Aid organizations are mobilizing to provide essential food supplies to the affected population.

An article argues that the famine in Sudan is not a natural consequence of war but is being used as a neo-colonial weapon. This perspective challenges the common narrative surrounding the crisis.

Deadly attacks have deepened insecurity in South Darfur and Kassala, Sudan, resulting in at least eight fatalities. The violence was reported in areas including Gireida, Buram, Abu Talha, and Kassala.

Nearly 4,000 people have been displaced from Sudan's Blue Nile state due to clashes occurring near the border with Ethiopia. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is involved in addressing the displacement.

The Dar Hamar Emergency Committee reported a widespread cholera outbreak in the Foga district of Sudan, with 61 cases recorded as of yesterday. The outbreak is occurring amidst a lack of medical care.

Thousands of artifacts were destroyed or shipped off to be sold while the RSF controlled the area. Officials state that many valuable artifacts were lost. The loss includes friends, relatives, children, and cultural heritage. Some of the most and valuable items were affected.