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Sudan Civil War News

Latest verified updates on Sudan’s SAF–RSF war, Darfur atrocities, displacement, famine risk, and diplomatic efforts.

This reporting flow is updated continuously from verified sources, ensuring high-fidelity intelligence regarding the ongoing operations, diplomatic efforts, and humanitarian situations on the ground.

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KEY ACTORS
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)—National military led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—Paramilitary group led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan—Head of state and commander of the SAF
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti)—Commander of the RSF
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
El FasherKhartoumOmdurmanPort SudanNorth Darfur
KEY STATISTICS
CASUALTIESOver 150,000 estimated dead (Sudan Conflict Observatory / U.S. estimates, 2024)
DISPLACED10.7 million internally displaced; 1.9 million refugees fled to neighboring countries (UNHCR, 2024)
ESCALATIONApril 2023 — Armed conflict erupts between SAF and RSF in Khartoum
Context reviewed 2025-04-01GLOSSARY →
LATEST INTELLIGENCE176 verified articles
Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Sudan army says RSF advance on key town bordering Ethiopia

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allies advanced into the strategically important border town of Kurmuk in Blue Nile State on Thursday, with the Sudanese army withdrawing, according to military and government sources. The RSF claimed heavy losses inflicted on army troops and seized weapons, while the local administration reported intensive drone and artillery attacks originating from the regional neighborhood.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue
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Al Jazeera
center9d ago

Sudan’s army chief holds unannounced talks on national dialogue

Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held unannounced consultations with political and civil society groups, agreeing on steps to prepare for a national dialogue conference. These steps include potentially dropping death penalty charges against opposition leaders and forming a preparatory committee, aiming to create a conducive climate for broader political engagement amidst the ongoing conflict with the RSF.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?
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Al Jazeera
center9d ago

Has the army turned the page on control of western Sudan?

Sudanese army-aligned forces repelled two RSF attacks in the strategically important Bir Saliba region, north of el-Geneina, West Darfur, in early August. These gains, coupled with efforts to disrupt RSF supply lines along the Chad border and the reported death of a key RSF commander, signal a potential shift in the conflict towards el-Geneina, the RSF's last stronghold in the region.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
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Al Jazeera
center12d ago

Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned on Friday that Sudan's ongoing civil war has left over 8 million school-age children out of the classroom, with nearly three-quarters of schools damaged or unusable. The conflict, which began in April 2023, threatens to deprive an entire generation of education and its future, according to the UN.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
We have no tents or blanket : Ceuta migrants struggle to survive brutal heat and freezing nights | Refugees
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theguardian.com
left12d ago

We have no tents or blanket : Ceuta migrants struggle to survive brutal heat and freezing nights | Refugees

Following an influx of over 72,000 migrants into Ceuta, thousands remain stranded on El Trampolín beach, enduring extreme heat and cold without adequate shelter or sanitation. While authorities have begun installing facilities, the migrants' precarious situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the vulnerability of Spain's border, with fears of further crossings.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
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BBC Africa
center13d ago

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

A 17-year-old Sudanese girl, Amira, gave birth to a son in early 2025 after being abducted and raped by RSF-affiliated men near el-Fasher in late 2024. Her son, born without a father's identity, cannot be registered, leaving him without legal status, vaccinations, or future educational opportunities due to the ongoing conflict.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
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The Guardian Africa
left12d ago

Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections

A federal judge in Massachusetts approved the Trump administration's effort to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States. The ruling, which follows a similar Supreme Court decision for Haitians and Syrians, means over 232 South Sudanese with TPS could lose their legal status and work permits.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site
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Al Jazeera
center14d ago

Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO Heritage Site

Sudan's ongoing conflict is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located north of Khartoum, as fighting has halted all preservation efforts and left the structures exposed. Archaeologists warn that neglect, windblown sand, encroaching vegetation, and salt erosion are accelerating decay, with stones reportedly beginning to fall and collapses becoming possible.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens
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Al Jazeera
center15d ago

Red Cross urges international aid as Sudan crisis deepens

Charity warns that shrinking humanitarian support could threaten efforts to support communities trying to rebuild lives.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
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DW News
center15d ago

South Sudan: How climate change can result in toxic water

Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan's main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says
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BBC Africa
center17d ago

Sudan army drone strike on court session kills 35, rights group says

Sudanese army drone strikes on a traditional court session in Ghara al-Zawiya village, Darfur, killed 35 people and injured dozens more on Sunday afternoon, according to the Emergency Lawyers Group. The attack, which targeted a gathering of local leaders and included RSF commanders, occurred in an area controlled by the RSF, with the army yet to comment on the incident.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
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Al Jazeera
center17d ago

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says

Sudanese army drones struck a traditional court in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur on Sunday, killing at least 35 people including tribal leaders and RSF commanders, according to the Emergency Lawyers group. The attack occurred during a court session in the village, which is under RSF control, highlighting the ongoing escalation of drone warfare in the Darfur conflict.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
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DW News
center19d ago

Sudan civil war: When drones strike the classroom

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks in el-Obeid have damaged civilian infrastructure, including a primary school where three children were killed, causing widespread trauma and fear among the population. Analysts and aid organizations warn that the RSF's ongoing siege and bombardment of the strategically important city could lead to mass atrocities similar to those documented in el-Fasher.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance
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BBC Africa
center22d ago

'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance

Thousands of displaced people in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, face renewed threats as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters advance on the Sudanese military-controlled city. The UN warns of potential atrocities similar to those in el-Fasher, while RSF drone strikes and blockades exacerbate severe food and water shortages for the growing civilian population.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps

Sudanese refugees fleeing war and atrocities in camps across eastern Chad are now battling severe water shortages, with some receiving less than half the recommended daily supply. Humanitarian organizations report that current funding is insufficient to meet the escalating needs of over 938,000 Sudanese refugees who have arrived in Chad since April 2023.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

Inside the secret battle to document RSF abuses in Sudan

Secret monitoring teams working with Sudan’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) are documenting alleged RSF atrocities, including mass executions and nearly 4,000 cases of sexual violence in Darfur. These grassroots efforts mirror recent UN findings that the RSF's campaign in el-Fasher amounted to genocide, with tens of thousands also arbitrarily detained across RSF-controlled cities.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
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Al Jazeera
center22d ago

What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?

The Sudanese army announced it has retaken a key highway linking the capital Khartoum to El-Obeid, a city recently besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This development could potentially weaken the RSF's hold on El-Obeid, though hundreds of thousands of civilians remain trapped in the area amidst the ongoing conflict.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
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DW News
center25d ago

Sudan civil war: Civilians used as 'human shields'

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone attacks have damaged civilian infrastructure, including schools, in el-Obeid, North Kordofan, according to Ayin Network. The paramilitary group's actions have displaced hundreds of thousands and caused trauma among children, with warnings of potential RSF capture of the strategically important city.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
As Sudan’s war crosses borders and millions are made refugees, could Ethiopia’s plan solve ‘humanity’s migration issue’?
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The Guardian Africa
left30d ago

As Sudan’s war crosses borders and millions are made refugees, could Ethiopia’s plan solve ‘humanity’s migration issue’?

Amid fears of fresh bloodshed, the country is hoping its offer of education and employment can provide a model for other nations to followIt didn’t matter that he was so frail he could barely walk. Rahmatalla Abdeen knew if they found him he would be shot.

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF
CAR PM warns armed groups after attack on town near Sudan border
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africanews.com
31d ago

CAR PM warns armed groups after attack on town near Sudan border

Central African Prime Minister Félix Moloua visited Birao on Saturday following a June 30 attack on the nearby border town of Am Dafock, which displaced thousands and killed military, security, and civilian personnel. Moloua urged armed groups operating in the region, which is destabilized by the conflict in neighboring Sudan, to join disarmament programs, stating "the fun is over."

Sudan / DarfurFULL BRIEF