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- 1Sudan war toll: 12 million displaced, 150,000 civilians dead●12 Millionen Menschen auf der Flucht. 150.000 zivile Opfer. Ethnische Säuberungen. Sexualisierte Gewalt. #Sudan Ob #free
The war in Sudan has forced some 12 million people from their homes and killed around 150,000 civilians, with reports of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence, mainly in the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Commentators note that Sudan receives far less public attention and solidarity than other conflicts, prompting debate about why the crisis is being ignored.
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German public broadcaster Weltspiegel examines why Sudan's civil war shows no sign of ending, exploring the drivers behind the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. The report is drawing wide attention as fighting continues to displace millions and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, with international mediation efforts so far failing to produce a lasting ceasefire.
- 3Sudanese 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 paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in a town in North Kordofan that the army has recaptured in its ongoing war with the RSF. The accusation adds to a long pattern of medical facilities being raided, staff attacked and supplies stolen during the two-year conflict, deepening an already dire humanitarian and healthcare crisis.
- 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.
- 5From Jeddah to New York: Why Sudan's truces fail▼From Jeddah to New York: Why do Sudan’s truces fail?
Sudan's repeated ceasefire agreements, brokered in Jeddah and most recently discussed in New York, have failed to halt the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces. Commentators are asking why truces keep collapsing, pointing to weak enforcement, lack of trust between the warring sides and the absence of pressure on both to comply.
- 6Sudan's governing vacuum after US refuses to recognise either side●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Washington says it recognises neither of Sudan's rival authorities as the country's legitimate government. The army-backed administration continues to run much of the formal state apparatus, while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces exercises power across territory it controls. Commentators are debating what this dual authority means for Sudan's sovereignty, aid access and prospects for a political settlement as the civil war grinds on.
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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.
- 8Sudan'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.
- 9RSF 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.
- 10Saudi 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 Rapid Support Forces of carrying out a drone strike on a humanitarian aid convoy. The allegation adds to international concern over attacks on relief operations in Sudan's civil war and puts pressure on the paramilitary group, which has been engaged in fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023.
- 11UN Weighs Expiry of Darfur Weapons Embargo●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The arms embargo on Darfur is set to lapse on Saturday unless the UN Security Council agrees to extend it. Commentators warn that letting it expire would benefit the Rapid Support Forces, the militia fighting Sudan's army, and point to the role of the United Arab Emirates and regional actors including Libya, Colombia and Puntland in the war's supply chains. German-language debate is focused on whether the Council will act in time.
- 12Sudanese 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.
- 13US 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.
- 14Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting Sodari hospital▼Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in North Kordofan, according to a report carried by Anadolu Agency. The accusation adds to a pattern of allegations that hospitals and medical facilities in Sudan's war zones have been raided, stripped of supplies or forced out of service, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
- 15Sudanese army and allies seize Sodari from RSF●Sudanese army and allies seize Sodari in fresh blow to RSF
The Sudanese army and its allied forces have captured the town of Sodari, in North Kordofan, marking another territorial setback for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The advance continues the army's recent momentum in the two-year civil war, as it pushes into RSF-held areas of Kordofan and pressures the paramilitary group's supply routes.
- 16Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite 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 welcomed investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is 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 atrocities in Sudan's civil war. Critics question Canada's judgment in courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 17Calls Grow for Independent Probe into Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan▼International Calls Grow for Independent Probe into Alleged Chemical Weapons Use in Sudan War
International calls are mounting for an independent investigation into allegations that chemical weapons have been used during Sudan's ongoing war. The reported appeals urge a proper probe to verify the accusations amid the conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces. Details about who is making the calls and what evidence exists remain limited in early coverage.
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A armed faction aligned with Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has switched sides and joined the Sudanese army, according to regional reports. The defection is a blow to the RSF in its war against the military government and could signal shifting loyalties on the battlefield as the conflict continues.
- 19Sudanese 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.
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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.
- 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.
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This is a news report that a commander in Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has defected, bringing fighters with him to join the Sudanese army in Omdurman. The single post is just a headline from Sudan Tribune, so details such as the commander's name, the number of fighters involved, and the circumstances of the defection are not given. Beyond the headline, there is no visible discussion or reaction from other posts.