May 18, 2024 (PORT SUDAN/JUBA) – Lt Gen Shams Al-Din Kabashi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, emphasized the government’s flexibility regarding its position on the delivery of humanitarian aid in the Two Areas.
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WHO reports 16,000 deaths in Sudan’s conflict (Sudan Tribune)
May 17, 2024 (GENEVA) – The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis, with nearly 16,000 reported deaths and 33,000 injuries, said World Health Organization (WHO) representative on Friday.
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Juba praises Sudan-SPLM-North humanitarian talks (Sudan Tribune)
May 17, 2024 (JUBA) – South Sudan has welcomed the commencement of talks for the delivery of humanitarian aid talks between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North). Senior officials in Juba see a potential shift towards political dialogue between the warring parties.
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Sudan, SPLM-N aid delivery talks stall amidst diverging positions (Sudan Tribune)
May 17, 2024 (JUBA) – Negotiations between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) over humanitarian aid delivery faltered on the second day, with deep divisions emerging regarding the scope and conditions of the assistance.
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The undefeatable royal city of El-Fasher and plan B, face to face (Sudan Tribune)
By Hussien Arko The ethnic targeting of civilians in El-Fasher, the capital of North Drfur State, mirrors the war crimes perpetrated by the Janjaweed in El Geneina of West Darfur State. Hundreds of innocent civilians, predominantly children, the elderly, and women, are suffering under indiscriminate shelling in densely populated neighbourhoods such as Al-Wehda and Al-Thowra.
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U.S. envoy vows action on Sudanese women’s issues (Sudan Tribune)
May 16, 2024 (KAMPALA) – The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, acknowledged shortcomings by the international community in addressing the plight of Sudanese women facing war-related abuses. On Wednesday, during a visit to the headquarters of the Alharisat (The Revolution’s Female Guards) group in Kampala, Perriello pledged to increase aid and support for affected women.
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Sudan facing dire humanitarian crisis, top UN official warns (Sudan Tribune)
May 16, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The situation in Sudan is dire, with widespread violence and suffering, a top United Nations official said amid concerns that the country is facing brutal violence, famine, disease, and displacement affecting almost 9 million people.
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Arab summit voices support for Sudan, urges ceasefire (Sudan Tribune)
May 16, 2024 (MANAMA) – The Arab League concluded its summit in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday with a final statement expressing full solidarity with Sudan and affirming support for the country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
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Sudan denies refusal of entry visa to U.S. Envoy (Sudan Tribune)
Port Sudan, May 16, 2024 – The Sudanese government refuted claims on Thursday that it had denied a visa to U.S. Special Envoy Tom Perriello. During a meeting with Sudanese civil society groups in Kampala, Uganda, Perriello allegedly claimed that his efforts to obtain a Sudanese entry visa over the past two months had been unsuccessful.
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SPLM-N rejects conditional aid delivery, demands nationwide assistance (Sudan Tribune)
May 16, 2024 (JUBA) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, has rejected the Sudanese army’s proposal linking a ceasefire to the delivery of humanitarian aid in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states.
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Sudanese youth and women unite for peace in Kampala workshop (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (KAMPALA) – In a show of unity, 34 youth and women’s groups, alongside resistance committees, signed a joint declaration in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, pledging to work together to end Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
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Red Crescent volunteer killed collecting aid data in Sudan (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed the death of Fadul Daw El-Bait Abdallah, a humanitarian worker with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.
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Army, RSF clash for 4th day over El Fasher control (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (EL FASHER) – A deadly battle for control of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has entered its fourth day, raising fears of a full-blown war. The clashes between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a combined force of the Sudanese army and allied armed movements have resulted in a growing number of civilian casualties.
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Sudanese women’s groups urge Arab League to pressure external actors fuelling war (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (NAIROBI) – Ahead of the Arab League summit in Manama, Bahrain, Sudanese women’s groups are urging the organization to pressure external parties fuelling the conflict in Sudan. Starting May 16th, the summit will address regional crises, including those in Palestine, Libya, Yemen, and Syria.
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U.S. sanctions RSF commanders over civilian deaths in Darfur (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (WASHINGTON) The U.S. Department of the Treasury Wednesday imposed sanctions on two commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for their role in a recent military campaign in North Darfur that has caused civilian casualties and threatened a fragile peace process.
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Sudan, SPLM-P humanitarian talks delayed for technical consultations (Sudan Tribune)
May 15, 2024 (JUBA) – Talks between the Sudanese government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-North) scheduled for Wednesday in Juba have been postponed. The delay aims to allow technical committees additional time for consultations and preparations.
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South Sudan breaching arms embargo, says UN Experts Panel (Sudan Tribune)
May 14, 2024 (JUBA) – A new report by a United Nations Panel of Experts on South Sudan has accused the Juba government of a potential breach of an arms embargo imposed on it in 2018 after it appeared to have made additional efforts to procure weapons.
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UN High Commissioner discusses human rights concerns with Sudanese military leaders (Sudan Tribune)
Port Sudan, May 14, 2024 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, conducted separate calls on Tuesday with Sudanese military leaders Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemetti”, to address the escalating human rights issues in Sudan amid ongoing conflicts.
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Sudanese military intelligence arrests journalist (Sudan Tribune)
May 14, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate (SJS) reported the arrest of journalist Siddiq Dalay by military intelligence in Damazin, Blue Nile state, on Tuesday. The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate stated that military intelligence arrested journalist Siddiq Dalay in the city of Damazin, Blue Nile region, on Monday.
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RSF intensify shelling in El Fasher, civilians bear brunt of renewed clashes (Sudan Tribune)
May 14, 2024 (EL FASHER) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have ramped up their attacks on El Fasher, unleashing a relentless barrage of artillery and rockets on densely populated western and southern districts.
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WHO donates medical equipment to enhance Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure (Sudan Tribune)
May 13, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Sudan has donated a new batch of medical equipment to the Federal Ministry of Health, supported by a US$ 3 million grant from the European Union (EU).
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Uganda, China firm in talks over power line to South Sudan (Sudan Tribune)
May 13, 2024 (KAMPALA) – Uganda is currently in talks with Sinohydro Corporation Limited, a Chinese firm, for the development of a $180 million power transmission line to allow Uganda export power to South Sudan.
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UN warns of Sudan’s “tipping point” as El Fasher Violence escalates (Sudan Tribune)
May 13, 2024 (UNITED NATIONS) – The UN’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, issued a stark warning Monday about Sudan, calling it a nation “at a tipping point” amid worsening violence in El Fasher, North Darfur.
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Khartoum curfew imposed amid security concerns (Sudan Tribune)
May 13, 2024 (OMDURMAN) – The Acting Governor of Khartoum State, Ahmed Osman Hamza, issued an emergency order on Monday imposing a curfew across the state. The curfew restricts the movement of people and vehicles from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM and bans all commercial activities and pedestrian movement from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.
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South Sudan loses court case, to pay Qatar Bank $1bn (Sudan Tribune)
May 12, 2024 (DOHA) – The Republic of South Sudan has been ordered to pay more than one billion dollars in an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) award ruled in favour of Qatar National Bank (QNB).
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Sudan: MSF urges warring parties to protect civilians, health structures (Sudan Tribune)
May 12, 2024 (EL FASHER) – The medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has appealed to the warring parties involved in Sudan’s ongoing conflict to protect civilians as well as health structures in the country.
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Sudanese army bolsters forces in Al-Faw as fight for Al Jazirah continues (Sudan Tribune)
May 12, 2024 (GEDAREF) – In a second visit within two weeks, Sudan’s Deputy Military Commander, Shams al-Din Kabashi, inspected operations on the Al-Faw front in eastern Al Jazirah State on Sunday.
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Renewed clashes in El Fasher leave 27 civilians dead, 130 injured (Sudan Tribune)
May 12, 2024 (EL FASHER) – Brutal clashes between Sudanese forces and rebels in El Fasher, North Darfur, have left at least 27 civilians dead and 130 injured, the UN’s humanitarian office (OCHA) reported Sunday.
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UN warns of civilian catastrophe as fighting erupts in Al Fasher (Sudan Tribune)
May 11, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, expressed deep concern over the recent surge of violence in Al Fasher, warning of severe implications for the civilian population amid escalating conflicts.
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Renewed hope as South Sudan peace talks commence in Kenya (Sudan Tribune)
May 11, 2024 (NAIROBI) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto on Thursday graced the official launch of the mediation process between the Juba government and its hold-out groups in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Darfur’s GSLF splits over allegiance in war, leader dismissed (Sudan Tribune)
May 11, 2024 (EL FASHER) – The Gathering of Sudan Liberation Forces (GSLF) is on the brink of a split after its governing body ousted leader Tahir Hajer. Hajar, accused of backing the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has loyalists who see the dismissal as illegal.
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UN chief warns of Sudan’s devastating conflict, urges global action (Sudan Tribune)
May 10, 2024 (NAIROBI, Kenya) – In a powerful address ahead of the UN Civil Society Conference, Secretary-General António Guterres slammed the escalating violence in Sudan, calling for immediate action from the international community.
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