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- 1Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
Millions of Sudanese are returning to Khartoum after fighting subsided, only to find the city largely unlivable. Reports describe widespread power cuts, rubble-filled streets and destroyed homes and infrastructure, leaving families without basic services. The scale of damage in the capital has raised questions about how residents can rebuild their lives and what support the government and aid groups can provide.
- 2Sudan rejects US 'pressure or blackmail' in visa dispute●Sudan will not yield to ‘pressure or blackmail,’ Sovereign Council chief says amid US visa dispute
The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council said the country will not bow to 'pressure or blackmail' amid a visa dispute with the United States. The statement marks an escalation in tensions between Khartoum and Washington over US visa restrictions, with Sudanese officials framing the measures as unacceptable interference.
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Sudan is objecting to the United Arab Emirates' role as host of a United Nations congress on crime, arguing Abu Dhabi cannot credibly hold the position while it stands accused of supporting the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's civil war. Khartoum's government says the RSF's backer should not preside over an international gathering on crime prevention, adding diplomatic friction to an already strained relationship.
- 4Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa needed
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected conditions attached by the United States to a proposed ceasefire in Sudan's war, while also dismissing claims that he needs a visa, saying no visa is required for his travel. The remarks signal continued friction between Khartoum's military leadership and Washington over efforts to end the conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
- 5Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Sudan's capital●Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese residents returning to Khartoum after the war are finding a devastated city, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble lining the streets. Basic services remain largely broken, making daily life extremely difficult despite the army regaining control of much of the capital. The situation highlights the enormous reconstruction challenge facing Sudan as displaced families attempt to restart their lives.
- 6Sudan's Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US pressure, says he needs no visa
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pushed back against United States pressure, saying he does not need an American visa. The remarks come as Washington weighs sanctions and travel restrictions targeting Sudanese officials amid the country's ongoing war. Burhan's defiance signals growing friction between Khartoum's military leadership and the US, which has pressed both warring sides over civilian harm and stalled peace efforts.
- 7Sudan envoy says Burhan visa row stalled US talks▼Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States were blocked over a visa issue involving army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The claim highlights mounting friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's war continues, with diplomatic engagement stalling over questions of access and recognition of the military leadership.
- 8Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable | Hindustan Times
Millions of people returning to Khartoum are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, rubble-strewn streets and destroyed infrastructure. The city was heavily damaged during the conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, and returning residents face shortages of electricity, water and basic services. Aid agencies warn that conditions remain dire despite claims of security improving in some areas.
- 9Sudan Boycots UAE Crime Prevention Conference▼Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has announced it is boycotting a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, saying the decision rests on legal and ethical justifications. The move adds to tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi amid Sudan's ongoing war, though the exact legal grounds cited have not been detailed in available reporting.
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Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said Sudan has no need for US visas, responding to Washington's refusal to grant entry to Sudanese officials. The remarks come amid strained relations between the two countries as Sudan's civil war continues. The comment is being read as a defiant signal that Khartoum will press on without American engagement.