World Oct 12 Sudan's famine risk worsened by conflict, drought and funding shortages, report says By Associated Press
World Jul 06 More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says The Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April 2023. By Associated Press
World Jun 15 Drone strikes have killed more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan this year, UN rights chief says The war has killed at least 59,000 people over three years and created the world's largest humanitarian crisis, affecting 34 million people. By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Jun 09 Watch 5:22 Sudan crisis worsens as civil war enters 4th year and Hormuz closure disrupts aid It’s the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, yet aid groups say it has received far too little attention. As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, nearly two out of every five people face emergency-level hunger and humanitarian officials warn the… By Nick Schifrin, Veronica Vela
World May 13 Watch 9:07 Uganda's open-door refugee policy under strain as regional conflicts intensify Conflict in the Middle East has drawn attention away from other devastating wars, including in Sudan, where millions of civilians have been displaced and forced to flee to neighboring countries. It comes as nations have reduced refugee assistance, leaving humanitarian… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
Apr 20 A top paramilitary commander defects to Sudan's military as war enters 4th year By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A high-profile paramilitary commander in Sudan has changed sides and joined the country’s army in a move welcomed by army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan shortly after the war entered its fourth year. Continue reading
Apr 19 Los Angeles woman arrested on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan By Associated Press First U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said Sunday on social media that the woman will face charges that she brokered the sale of “drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition” between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces. Continue reading
Apr 17 World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is strained By Molly Quell, Associated Press The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world’s eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:43 After 3 years of relentless war, Sudan faces world's worst humanitarian crisis By Amna Nawaz, Zeba Warsi The United Nations is accusing a paramilitary group in Sudan of committing widespread atrocities that amount to war crimes and possible crimes against humanity. The nearly three years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Continue watching
Feb 07 Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan on Saturday, killing at least 24 people, including 8 children, a doctors’ group said. Continue reading