Sudan war

Nations urge ‘immediate’ end to Sudan war, pledge 800 mn euros in new aid

Britain and EU countries led international calls on Tuesday for "an immediate and permanent ceasefire" to end the devastating war in Sudan, as nations pledged more than €800 million in fresh humanitarian…

2 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Child rape, sexual assault common in Sudan war, UNICEF finds

The UN's agency for children, UNICEF, has compiled a report detailing how sexual violence against children is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan. Warning: Report contains distressing witness accounts.…

3 months ago

Africa

Sudan war deaths are likely much higher than recorded, researchers say

A new study has estimated that 61,000 Sudanese have died in 14 months of war, a much higher tally than previously recorded. It highlighted the significant and likely growing toll taken by…

7 months ago

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Sudan war: Who is backing the two rivals?

Sudan's civil war between government forces and the RSF paramilitary has claimed thousands of lives. International fighters and mercenaries have been recruited in the fighting that shows no signs of ending soon.…

9 months ago

Africa

Sudan war: Rights groups warn of ethnic cleansing in Darfur

International groups have warned of ethnic cleansing and genocide in West Darfur, carried out by the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that's been at war with Sudan's government since April 2023.…

1 year ago

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