Stories from Sudan

A Sudanese political researcher, Sayed Fayez, reported the discovery of a network involved in smuggling weapons and ammunition. The network reportedly used domestic companies as fronts to move funds and conceal weapon sources through double-dealing transactions. One specific deal was declared at 13 million dollars despite an actual cost of only 10 million dollars, with the difference being distributed as part of the scheme. These developments have drawn condemnation from Sudanese political and human rights groups. There are growing calls to hold those involved accountable and to track financing networks to stop the flow of weapons. The situation is exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan. The network utilized forged documents to facilitate ammunition shipments intended for re-shipment to Sudan.

The leadership of the Sudanese Armed Forces received defectors from the Rapid Support Forces at a high political and military level. The defection of Noura al-Qubba is described as a military blow to the Rapid Support Forces. Field sources reported that people sought refuge following the strike. The incident involved a convoy belonging to the Rapid Support Forces, according to Al Araby Radio. The incident occurred in the southern region of the Sudanese capital. Rapid Support Forces targeted sites in the Jabal Awliya region south of Khartoum this morning. A field source reported that Sudanese Army-aligned forces also targeted Rapid Support Forces combat vehicles in a northern province. The specific casualties or damage from these strikes were not immediately specified. Eyewitnesses reported heavy anti-aircraft fire and loud explosions in the Jabal al-Awliya area south of Khartoum.

UNESCO reports that 90 percent of the media infrastructure in Sudan has been destroyed. Journalists in the country face threats, arrests, and obstructions to their work.

Conflict parties in Sudan have agreed to a joint statement outlining foundations for ending the war. The agreement follows an international donor conference held in Berlin in mid-April, where over 1.3 billion euros in aid were pledged.

Sudanese Sovereignty Council President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan stated that he is open to negotiations if parties are willing to do so. The statement comes as the conflict enters its third year.

More than 1,000 displaced persons are currently located in areas within Blue Nile State. International organizations continue to call for the opening of humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to displaced persons across various fronts, including North Kordofan and South Kordofan.

Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has taken a new position regarding the army's commitment to liberating all Sudanese territories.

A video circulating on social media documents the reopening of a civilian morgue in Al Jazirah state. The facility had been non-operational for an extended period due to ongoing war. Maintenance and repairs have been completed to prepare the morgue for use.

The Sudanese Doctors Network has issued a statement calling for urgent international intervention to address a malnutrition crisis in the Blue Nile region. More than 10,000 malnourished children are reported in Ad-Damazin city, with an additional 40,000 in Al-Hasahita. The crisis is concentrated in border areas including Al-Karmuk, Zisane, and Bau. The network is requesting immediate aid to prevent further health deterioration in these communities. The Sudanese Doctors Network reported that displaced persons in areas including Al-Damazin, Al-Kormok, Zisane, and Bau are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. These areas are located along the border between Sudan and Ethiopia. The UN Population Fund also warned of widespread sexual violence in Sudan causing a mental health crisis among women and girls.

A network of Sudanese doctors warned of an imminent cholera outbreak in Al Azraq state. The threat affects more than 100,000 displaced persons. The warning comes as military conflict and the collapse of health and social infrastructure exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.