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

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LATEST INTELLIGENCE323 verified articles

Sexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN says

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BBC Africa

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Sexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN says

A UN report states sexual violence is increasingly used as a 'weapon of war' in Sudan, verifying 546 incidents affecting at least 838 victims. The UK and six European powers called for an immediate halt to violence in el-Obeid, warning of an imminent RSF offensive that could lead to mass atrocities.

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UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

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The Guardian Middle East

left10h ago

UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told

The British government withheld intelligence that Ethiopia and the UAE supported the RSF in Sudan's civil war since May 2024, fearing upsetting the UAE, a parliamentary committee will hear on Tuesday. The testimony will allege the UK prioritized bilateral ties over preventing mass atrocities, including the RSF killing at least 60,000 civilians in El Fasher.

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HRW: Stronger int’l pressure needed to prevent atrocities in Sudan — no impunity for defecting militia commanders

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Radio Dabanga

center14h ago

HRW: Stronger int’l pressure needed to prevent atrocities in Sudan — no impunity for defecting militia commanders

International advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged stronger international action to prevent further.

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South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election

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BBC Africa

center15h ago

South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election

South Sudan's electoral commission set December 22 as the date for the country's first-ever election since independence in 2011, despite unresolved legal amendments and funding gaps. The vote faces significant obstacles including political tensions and warnings from opposition groups that could delay the poll further.

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BBC Africa

center15h ago

South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election

South Sudanese authorities announced December 22 as the date for the country's first-ever general election, which has been repeatedly postponed since independence in 2011. Electoral chief Abednego Akok Kacuol acknowledged funding gaps and unresolved legal amendments continue to hamper preparations, while opposition groups like the SPLM-IO warned that holding elections remains dangerous amid ongoing conflict.

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US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid

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Al Jazeera

center1d ago

US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid

The United States expressed concern on Monday that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were encircling el-Obeid in Sudan, warning of imminent mass atrocities and urging a negotiated solution. The State Department stated that the RSF must cease actions endangering civilians, as the UN reported 500,000 civilians in el-Obeid are at risk if the city is assaulted.

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El Burhan promises probe into ‘Egypt attack on Sudanese miners’

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Radio Dabanga

center1d ago

El Burhan promises probe into ‘Egypt attack on Sudanese miners’

Sovereignty Council President and Commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Lt Gen Abdelfattah El.

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Sudan: Int’l bodies warn ‘El Obeid could become another El Fasher’

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Radio Dabanga

center1d ago

Sudan: Int’l bodies warn ‘El Obeid could become another El Fasher’

The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern over reports of a substantial build-up of.

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RSF claims gains in Blue Nile as drone strikes kill civilians in White Nile and North Kordofan

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Radio Dabanga

center2d ago

RSF claims gains in Blue Nile as drone strikes kill civilians in White Nile and North Kordofan

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) field commanders announced on Saturday that their fighters had captured several villages in Blue Nile state. Meanwhile, drone strikes in White Nile and North Kordofan states reportedly killed civilians, though specific casualty figures and attribution for these strikes were not immediately available.

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Drone use expands in Sudan – and kills at least 1,000 civilians in 2026

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France 24 Africa

center3d ago

Drone use expands in Sudan – and kills at least 1,000 civilians in 2026

Since the beginning of 2026, drone strikes in Sudan have killed over 1,000 civilians, according to United Nations reports. This marks a significant escalation in drone warfare tactics within the ongoing three-year conflict, exacerbating what the UN describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

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Ebola: Health workers in DR Congo fear for their lives

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France 24 Africa

center4d ago

Ebola: Health workers in DR Congo fear for their lives

In tonight's programme: The WHO warns that despite efforts, the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is accelerating rapidly. Also, in Sudan, more than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes since the beginning of the year.

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At least 29 countries raise alarm about atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid

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Al Jazeera

center5d ago

At least 29 countries raise alarm about atrocities in Sudan’s el-Obeid

At least 29 countries, including Britain, Canada, and France, warned the UN Human Rights Council of imminent RSF assault risks and grave atrocities in el-Obeid, Sudan, citing drone strikes killing 50 civilians and widespread ethnically targeted violence. UN High Commissioner Volker Turk echoed these concerns, warning of potential international law violations and urging states with influence to intervene to prevent a repeat of documented atrocities.

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A new US bill prohibits loans or aid to Sudan

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Radio Dabanga

center5d ago

A new US bill prohibits loans or aid to Sudan

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a bill on Wednesday directing US representatives at.

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African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies calls on UN Human Rights Council to extend mandate of Sudan fact-finding mission

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Radio Dabanga

center5d ago

African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies calls on UN Human Rights Council to extend mandate of Sudan fact-finding mission

African human rights advocates have urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to extend the.

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The European Union delegation in Sudan: A new political engagement or an attempt to exert pressure from within?

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Radio Dabanga

center5d ago

The European Union delegation in Sudan: A new political engagement or an attempt to exert pressure from within?

Report by Suleiman Siri for Radio Dabanga A high-level delegation of heads of European Union.

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Al Jazeera

center6d ago

Al Jazeera journalist reunited with family in Khartoum after years of war

Al Jazeera journalist Al-Tahir al-Mardi has been reunited with his family in Khartoum after three years of separation due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan. His reunion highlights the personal toll of the war, which has caused widespread displacement and separation among Sudanese families.

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‘Virtual Wali of Khartoum’ defects from Sudan’s RSF militia

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Radio Dabanga

center6d ago

‘Virtual Wali of Khartoum’ defects from Sudan’s RSF militia

Multiple sources have confirmed the defection of Fares El Nour, a senior figure within the.

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UK denies Sudan journalist visa to attend award ceremony

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Radio Dabanga

center6d ago

UK denies Sudan journalist visa to attend award ceremony

Widespread condemnation has followed the UK government’s refusal to grant Sudanese journalist Mohamed Amin a.

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Sudan 4th among 186 countries most affected by climate change

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Radio Dabanga

center6d ago

Sudan 4th among 186 countries most affected by climate change

War, environmental degradation, and climate change are increasing pressure on natural resources and livelihoods. Sudan.

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South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?

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Al Jazeera

center7d ago

South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?

South Sudanese military forces are accused by residents and a CIR analysis of widespread destruction, including the burning of homes, markets, and a hospital in Jonglei State during a counteroffensive in early February. The destruction, which has displaced tens of thousands and exacerbated food insecurity, occurred as government troops advanced eastward, though officials have previously stated military operations are defensive and do not target civilians.

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