Hospital Strikes in Sudan’s Darfur Region Kill at least 70 as Health Crisis Worsens
Elenathan Kassa Staff Writer The World Health Organization said that a hospital strike in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at
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Women and the War in Sudan
As the war in Sudan nears its second year, human rights organizations are deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis going on inside the country. The conflict broke out in April of 2023 in the capital of Khartoum between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over state control.
Read MoreFOCUS: Ceasefire/Peacemaking Efforts in Sudan
The complexity of Sudan’s civil conflict, driven by entrenched grievances among the warring parties, religious divisions, ethnic struggles, competition for oil, and mistrust, lead the country to have a steep uphill climb to peace. The implementation and maintenance of peace have been impeded by breaches, insufficient monitoring systems, and conflicting interests among involved parties.
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At Least 40 Killed After Airstrike in Sudan
On September 10, an airstrike on an open marketplace in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum resulted in over 40 deaths and more than 55 wounded, reports The Associated Press. The attack was the latest carried out by the Sudanese army as Khartoum has become an open battleground between two rival military factions in the country since April 2023.
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US Evacuates Citizens from War-Torn Sudan
At least two government-sponsored convoys carrying hundreds of American citizens, embassy staff, and allied nationals departed Khartoum and arrived safely at Port Sudan more than 500 miles away.
Read MorePower Struggle in Sudan Sparks Fighting Between Military Groups
Sudan’s military has been a dominant force in the country’s politics since its independence in 1956, staging coups and fighting domestic wars.
Read MoreSudan’s Military Arrests Prime Minister and Seizes Power
Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and governmental officials were arrested in the capital city of Khartoum, halting the military and civilian power-sharing government that the country has utilized since late 2019 after President Omar al-Bashir was overthrown. As of Monday, October 25, 2021, Sudan is in a state of emergency, as thousands of pro-democracy protestors gather in the streets to oppose the military coup and the prime minister’s arrest, according to The New York Times.
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Russia to Build Naval Base in Sudan
The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the signing of an agreement between Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and the Sudanese government to build Russia’s first naval base in Africa.
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Sudan and Israel to Normalize Relations
In a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leader of Sudan’s transitional government, Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Sudan has agreed to normalize ties with Israel after decades of belligerence between the two states, according to The Guardian.
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Need for Assistance as Floods Devastate Sudan
Sudan faced record breaking floods in early September that killed around 100 people and affected 800,000, according to a United Nations estimate. Seasonal rainfall caused the Nile River to rise by 57 feet and overflow. The floods have affected all 18 Sudanese states with the capital, Khartoum, being hit the worst according to The Washington Post. The Sudanese government called for a three-month state of emergency as the issue began in July, with more rain expected to come within the coming weeks.
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