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German public broadcaster Weltspiegel is examining why Sudan's civil war, which broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, continues with no end in sight. The report looks at the fighting, the humanitarian crisis and the reasons peace efforts have failed. The item has drawn strong international attention, with viewers around the world engaging with the topic.
- 2Who governs Sudan when Washington recognises neither side?●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Sudan is effectively run by two rival authorities, with the army-backed administration controlling much of the formal state and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces governing territory it holds. Washington has stated that neither side represents legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the country with authorities but no internationally recognised government as the civil war continues.
- 3Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure●Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared his forces will defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected international pressure to accept a truce, as the country's civil war grinds on. The remarks signal Khartoum's intent to press its battlefield offensive rather than settle for a negotiated ceasefire, complicating mediation efforts to end a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 4Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says▼Sudan will not yield to pressure or blackmail, al-Burhan says — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has declared that Sudan will not submit to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to grapple with the devastating conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, and as international actors press for concessions and negotiations.
- 5Sudanese doctors say RSF looted hospital in recaptured town▼Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in recaptured town
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in a town that has recently been recaptured, deepening concerns over the collapse of medical services in areas contested during Sudan's civil war. The allegations add to a pattern of accusations against the RSF of targeting health facilities, while aid groups warn that damaged hospitals leave civilians without urgent care.
- 6Sudan's Burhan rejects US truce conditions, denies visa request▼Sudan’s Burhan rejects US truce conditions, says no visa needed
Sudanese army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has rejected conditions attached to a United States-backed truce proposal, and said he does not need a visa, responding to reports that Washington had restricted his travel. The remarks sharpen tensions between Sudan's military leadership and the US as diplomatic efforts continue to end the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- 7From Jeddah to New York: Why Sudan's truces keep failing▼From Jeddah to New York: Why do Sudan’s truces fail?
Sudan's ceasefire agreements, first brokered in Jeddah and later discussed at the UN in New York, have repeatedly collapsed as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues. Analysts point to weak enforcement, lack of monitoring, and the parties' unwillingness to compromise as reasons the truces fail, leaving civilians facing a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- 8Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan's RSF of drone strike on aid convoy▼Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan’s RSF of drone strike on aid convoy
Saudi Arabia has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of carrying out a drone strike on an aid convoy, according to the Sudan Tribune. The accusation marks a notable intervention by Riyadh, which has positioned itself as a mediator in Sudan's civil war between the RSF and the army. The alleged attack on humanitarian supplies is likely to heighten scrutiny of the RSF's conduct and complicate peace efforts.
- 9US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN assembly aims to end war▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser on Africa, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of broader American efforts to end Sudan's devastating war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The decision to deny entry signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as international frustration grows over the humanitarian crisis.
- 10UN Darfur arms embargo set to lapse on Saturday●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The UN arms embargo on Darfur is due to expire on Saturday and would need to be renewed by the UN Security Council. German-language commentary notes the stakes: without renewal, weapons could flow more freely to the Rapid Support Forces and other armed groups fueling Sudan's war. Discussion links the embargo's fate to regional actors including the United Arab Emirates, as well as Chad, Libya and Colombia mercenaries, amid warnings that letting it lapse would worsen the conflict.
- 11Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in North Kordofan▼Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in recaptured town in North Kordofan
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in a town in North Kordofan that had recently been recaptured by the army. The accusation highlights the toll of Sudan's war on medical facilities, with health workers warning that looted hospitals leave civilians without urgent care as fighting continues across the region.
- 12Drone strike on Darfur court gathering kills at least 35●In # Darfur , # Sudan wurden mindestens 35 Menschen getötet, als eine Gerichtsversammlung mit Drohnen angegriffen wurde.
At least 35 people were killed in Darfur, Sudan, when a drone attacked a court assembly, according to a rights group cited in the report. The group blames the army for the strike. The attack comes amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has repeatedly hit civilian gatherings and infrastructure.
- 13Sudanese army and allies capture Sodari from RSF●Sudanese army and allies seize Sodari in fresh blow to RSF
The Sudanese army and its allied forces have seized the town of Sodari, in what is described as a fresh setback for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The advance marks another gain for the army in its ongoing war with the paramilitary group, which has ravaged Sudan since fighting broke out in April 2023, displacing millions and pushing the country toward famine.
- 14Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in Sudan's North Kordofan region. The Sudan Doctors' Union reports the facility was stripped of equipment and supplies, worsening an already dire health crisis as fighting between the RSF and the army continues across the country. Health facilities have repeatedly come under attack or occupation during the two-year war.
- 15RSF unit defects and joins Sudanese army, state media says▼RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group from the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim comes amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, and neither outlet provided further details on the size of the defected group or where the defection took place.
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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.
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A drone strike attributed to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has hit a strategic fuel depot in central Sudan, according to a Sudan Tribune report. The attack raises concerns about fuel shortages and worsening infrastructure damage as the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese army continues. Details on casualties and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
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A force affiliated with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army, according to reports from the region. The switch marks a notable shift in allegiances within Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has pitted the army against the RSF since 2023. Details about the size of the defecting force and the circumstances of its move remain limited.
- 19Canada's investment summit welcomed UAE investors amid Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit included investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE has been accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for widespread atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question why Ottawa would court Emirati capital while the country faces such allegations.
- 20US visa row casts doubt on Sudan's Al Burhan legitimacy●US visa row shines spotlight on Al Burhan’s legitimacy, Sudan expert says
A US visa dispute has intensified scrutiny of Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's legitimacy as the country's de facto leader, a Sudan expert says, according to The National. The row comes as Sudan's civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions and deepen a humanitarian crisis.
- 21Sudan's Burhan Vows Not to Bow to Anyone▼Al-Burhan: We Will Not Debase Ourselves, nor Bow to Anyone; We Seek No One’s Approval
Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan declared that Sudan will not debase itself, bow to anyone, or seek anyone's approval. The defiant statement comes as Sudan's civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues, with mounting international pressure on the warring parties. It signals a rejection of external conditions being attached to diplomacy or aid as the conflict drags on.
- 22Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in Sodari
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in Sodari, in North Kordofan state. The report adds to a pattern of attacks on medical facilities during Sudan's civil war, which has devastated the country's health system and displaced millions since fighting began in April 2023 between the RSF and the army.