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- 1Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable▼Power cuts and rubble: Millions come home to find Sudan’s capital unlivable
Millions of people returning to Khartoum are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and piles of rubble across neighbourhoods. Residents who fled during the fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces are coming back to homes without electricity, water or basic services, raising questions about how the city can be rebuilt and whether displaced families can stay.
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German public broadcaster Weltspiegel has published a report examining why the war in Sudan shows no sign of ending. The piece looks at the fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, and the political and regional factors that keep the conflict going. It is drawing wide attention among German-speaking audiences following Sudan's civil war.
- 3Millions return to a ruined, unlivable Khartoum▼Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan’s capital unlivable
Millions of people returning to Sudan's capital are finding the city largely unlivable, with widespread power cuts and piles of rubble left by two years of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Returning residents face destroyed homes, no electricity, and minimal basic services, raising questions about how Khartoum can be rebuilt and whether displaced families can realistically stay.
- 4Sudanese refugees in Chad surge 20-fold as aid dries up●Number of Sudanese fleeing to Chad surges 20-fold as aid runs dry, # UN says https://www. reuters.com/world/africa/numbe
The UN says the number of Sudanese fleeing into Chad has surged twentyfold as the war in Sudan continues and humanitarian funding runs dry. Aid agencies warn that camps along the border cannot cope with the influx, with food, water and shelter shortages worsening for hundreds of thousands of new arrivals. The crisis stems from the conflict between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has displaced millions since 2023.
- 5Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.
- 6Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes struck several Sudanese cities as the country's army chief responded defiantly to a United States decision to deny him a visa, deepening tensions with Washington. The visa snub, tied to the army's conduct in the ongoing civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, has drawn international attention as fighting intensifies and the humanitarian crisis worsens.
- 7Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Khartoum▼Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese families returning to the war-ravaged capital, Khartoum, are finding a city barely able to support them: electricity is largely out, streets remain choked with rubble, and basic services have collapsed after nearly two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Reports describe residents clearing debris by hand and coping without power or reliable water as they try to rebuild their lives.
- 8Sudan'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 vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.
- 9Sudan says fuel depot fires extinguished after RSF drone strike▼Sudan says fire at fuel depots after RSF drone strike in Al Jazirah state extinguished
Sudanese authorities say fires at fuel depots in Al Jazirah state have been extinguished after a drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The strike hit fuel storage facilities, raising concerns over supply disruptions as the Sudanese army and the RSF continue their war, which has displaced millions and caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 10Sudan 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 declared that Sudan will not submit to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as the country continues to face international diplomatic pressure amid its devastating civil war with the Rapid Support Forces, with talks over ceasefires and political transitions repeatedly stalling.
- 11From 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.
- 12Sudanese doctors say RSF looted hospital in recaptured town▼Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in recaptured town
Sudanese doctors report that the Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in a town recently recaptured by the army. The group says the damage has left the facility unable to function, depriving residents of medical care amid the country's ongoing civil war. Health facilities have repeatedly been targeted since fighting between the army and the RSF began in April 2023.
- 13RSF Drones Hit Sudan's El Gezira Fuel Depot Amid Claims of Shootdowns▼Sudan: RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot As Both Sides Report Shootdowns
Drones linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a fuel depot in El Gezira state, escalating the country's ongoing war. Both the RSF and the Sudanese army reported shooting down each other's drones in the same exchange. The strike raises concerns over fuel supplies and civilian infrastructure as fighting between the two sides continues to spread across central Sudan.
- 14Millions 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.
- 15Saudi 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 a humanitarian aid convoy. The allegation comes as the war between the RSF and the Sudanese army continues to disrupt relief deliveries and worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis. The claim adds diplomatic tension between Riyadh and the RSF, which Saudi Arabia had previously helped broker ceasefire talks over.
- 16Sudanese 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 adds to a long pattern of reported 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.
- 17RSF 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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The Sudanese army says it has shot down a fifth drone belonging to the Rapid Support Forces within a single week, as the two sides continue exchanging drone and air attacks during the ongoing war. The pace of downed drones points to an intensifying campaign of unmanned attacks by the RSF against army-held areas.
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A drone strike attributed to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has hit a strategic fuel depot in central Sudan, according to a Sudan Tribune report. The attack targeted fuel infrastructure in an area caught up in the war between the RSF and the Sudanese army, raising concerns about supply disruptions and risks to civilians nearby.
- 20US says blocking Sudan's Burhan from UN part of peace push▼Blocking Al Burhan from UNGA part of growing US efforts to stop Sudan war, says Massad Boulos
Massad Boulos, a senior US adviser, said Washington's move to block Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan from attending the UN General Assembly is part of expanding American efforts to end Sudan's war. The decision signals mounting US pressure on Sudan's warring parties as the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues to devastate the country.
- 21Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable▼Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable | Cape Argus - newspaper
Sudanese families returning to Khartoum are finding the capital barely habitable, according to a Cape Argus report. Years of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces have destroyed homes, water and power networks, leaving neighborhoods in ruins and basic services unavailable. Those coming back face ruined infrastructure, scarce jobs and continuing insecurity despite the army's recapture of parts of the city.
- 22Sudanese 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.
- 23Boulos says arms embargo could stop Sudan violence●Boulos says arms embargo could stop violence in Sudan
Massad Boulos, a US adviser on Africa, said an arms embargo could halt the violence gripping Sudan, according to The National. His comments point to international pressure to cut weapon supplies fueling the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 24Sudanese army chief backs Yemen's government against Houthis●Sudanese army chief backs Yemen’s government forces against Houthis
Sudan's army chief has voiced support for Yemen's internationally recognised government forces in their conflict with the Houthis. The declaration signals Khartoum aligning itself with Yemen's government side in the war, drawing attention amid already close Sudanese involvement in regional conflicts and ongoing civil war at home.
- 25Sudanese 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.
- 26RSF drones strike El Gezira fuel depot amid shootdown claims●RSF drones strike El Gezira fuel depot as both sides report shootdowns
Drones of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a fuel depot in El Gezira state as the country's civil war escalates. Both the RSF and the Sudanese army report shooting down enemy drones, with neither side's claims independently verified. The strike on fuel infrastructure adds to Sudan's deepening humanitarian crisis and threatens supply lines for civilians and combatants alike.
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The Sudanese army has seized dozens of motorcycles in Sudan's Blue Nile state as part of a curfew, according to Al Jazeera. Motorcycle use has been restricted in the region, and security forces are confiscating vehicles found in violation of the curfew measures. The move comes amid ongoing insecurity in the state, which has been affected by the wider conflict in Sudan.
- 28Sudan'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 dismissed US pressure, saying he needs no visa to travel abroad. His remarks come as Washington restricts entry for Sudanese officials amid the country's ongoing war, and signal his refusal to bow to American conditions as international mediation efforts over the conflict continue.
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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.
- 30Sudanese 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.
- 31Sudan envoy says Burhan visa dispute derailed US talks▼Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States broke down over the issue of a visa for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The claim highlights continued friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's civil war drags on and diplomatic efforts to arrange meetings and mediation have faltered.
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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.
- 33Sudanese army impounds dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile curfew●Sudanese army impounds dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile curfew https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/28/su
The Sudanese army has impounded dozens of motorcycles in Blue Nile State after their riders were caught violating a curfew imposed in the area. The seizure is part of security measures enforced by the military in the state, and the story was picked up by international outlets, drawing attention to ongoing restrictions in the region.
- 34Al-Burhan Vows Sudan Will Bow to No One▼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 he and his government will not debase themselves or bow to anyone, saying they seek no one's approval. The defiant statement, carried by Sudanese outlets, signals a hardening stance as Sudan's war grinds on and pressure mounts over the conflict and the country's international standing.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has responded to the United States' refusal to grant him a visa, saying Sudan does not need one and downplaying the diplomatic snub. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Sudan's military leadership over the country's civil war. Observers see it as a sign of deepening friction between the US and Khartoum's military rulers.