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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 residents returning to Khartoum after the withdrawal of the Rapid Support Forces are finding the city barely habitable, with no electricity, widespread rubble and destroyed infrastructure. Reports describe families coming back to destroyed homes and basic services in ruins, raising questions about how the capital can be rebuilt as the two-year war between the army and the RSF continues.
- 2From 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.
- 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 declared that Sudan will not succumb to pressure or blackmail, according to Anadolu Agency. The statement comes as Sudan continues to face international scrutiny amid its devastating civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 5Millions 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.
- 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.
- 7Doctors say RSF looted hospital in recaptured Sudan town▼Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in recaptured town
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in a town recently recaptured in the country's ongoing war. The allegation adds to a pattern of medical facilities being attacked or stripped of supplies during the conflict, worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Observers say the report underscores the toll on civilians as fighting continues between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
- 8RSF 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.
- 9Sudanese 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.
- 10US 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.
- 11Sudanese 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.
- 12Boulos 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.
- 13Sudanese 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.
- 14Sudan'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 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.
- 17Sudanese 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.
- 18US 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.
- 19Sudan 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.
- 21Al-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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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.