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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 INTELLIGENCE202 verified articles
Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO
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Al Jazeera
center160d ago

Thousands held by paramilitary RSF in Sudan’s el-Fasher: NGO

Hundreds of women and children among those detained by the rebel group, says Sudan Doctors Network.

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War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur
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Al Jazeera
center161d ago

War and neglect fuel deadly measles epidemic in Sudan’s Darfur

A deadly measles epidemic is occurring in Labado, East Darfur, Sudan, with reports of approximately 70 deaths and 1,000 infections. The outbreak is attributed to a collapse in healthcare services, lack of medicines, and disrupted vaccination campaigns exacerbated by ongoing conflict.

Sudan / Darfur
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US - Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty , UN warns
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aljazeera.com
center164d ago

US - Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty , UN warns

The United Nations warns that a US-Israeli war on Iran, beginning February 28th, will push over 30 million people into poverty. Disruption to fuel and fertilizer supplies via the Strait of Hormuz will negatively impact crop yields and exacerbate global food insecurity.

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Iran war : Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights
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dw.com
center165d ago

Iran war : Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts flights

Lufthansa announced 20,000 flight cancellations between May and October due to a deepening jet fuel crisis caused by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. The airline cited doubled fuel prices and a need to save approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel.

Sudan / Darfur
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UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says
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BBC Latin America
center166d ago

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Sudan / Darfur
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Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
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Al Jazeera
center166d ago

Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN

Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity 'heavily damaged'.

Sudan / Darfur
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DN
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DW News
center167d ago

Sudan war fuels child hunger crisis

Sudan's war, now in its fourth year, has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn that children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines.

Sudan / Darfur
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DN
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DW News
center167d ago

Sudan war enters fourth year as child hunger crisis deepens

Sudan’s war has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines.

Sudan / Darfur
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Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases
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Al Jazeera
center167d ago

Inside war-hit Sudan’s only functioning hospital curing tropical diseases

Sudan's health ministry says 37 percent of country's health facilities are out of service as war enters its fourth year.

Sudan / Darfur
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UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies
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Al Jazeera
center170d ago

UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies

The UN's humanitarian chief warned on Friday that South Sudan faces a severe risk of famine due to intensifying fighting and rising humanitarian needs across all ten states. He urged the Security Council to ensure humanitarian access and protect civilians to prevent further collapse.

Sudan / Darfur
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DN
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DW News
center170d ago

Nuba Mountains, a fragile refuge on Sudan's front line

In Sudan's Nuba Mountains, the SPLM-N has allied with the RSF, leading to increased refugee influx and strained humanitarian aid amidst ongoing conflict. This precarious alliance, formed in February 2025, aims to counter the Sudanese Armed Forces but faces internal tensions and funding challenges.

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Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war

Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.

Sudan / Darfur
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Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, now in its third year, is fueled by external powers. This war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has led to widespread displacement and famine.

Sudan / Darfur
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After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

After three years of war, Sudan army and RSF locked in military impasse

As the war enters its fourth year, neither side has achieved a decisive victory as humanitarian situation remains grim.

Sudan / Darfur
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Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips
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Al Jazeera
center171d ago

Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips

Sudan is experiencing a severe electricity and fuel crisis, exacerbated by war and economic turmoil, forcing residents to adapt with candles and frequent trips to gas stations. This disruption impacts daily life, from household chores and studies to business operations and food prices, highlighting the country's vulnerability to energy supply issues.

Sudan / Darfur
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Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year
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Al Jazeera
center172d ago

Countries pledge $1.5bn for Sudan crisis as war enters fourth year

International donors pledged $1.5 billion for humanitarian aid in Sudan during a conference in Berlin marking the third anniversary of the civil war. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the conflict, while Sudan's government criticized the conference as a "colonial tutelage approach."

Sudan / Darfur
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More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens
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The Guardian Africa
left172d ago

More than £1bn pledged for Sudan as humanitarian crisis deepens

At a conference in Berlin, international donors pledged over £1 billion to address Sudan's deepening humanitarian crisis, exceeding the organizers' target. These funds aim to alleviate the suffering of 34 million people requiring assistance due to three years of conflict, though peace prospects remain distant as warring parties did not attend.

Sudan / Darfur
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‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?
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Al Jazeera
center172d ago

‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?

Three years into its civil war, Sudan has experienced widespread destruction of infrastructure, leading to millions displaced and an estimated $6.4 billion GDP loss in 2023 alone. This conflict, stemming from a power struggle between the army and RSF, has devastated the economy, disrupted essential services, and severely impacted the population's livelihoods and future prospects.

Sudan / Darfur
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Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war
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Al Jazeera
center172d ago

Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war

Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.

Sudan / Darfur
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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on
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BBC Africa
center172d ago

Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on

Journalist Mohamed Suleiman, trapped in el-Fasher, Sudan, regained phone service after three years of war, receiving a backlog of messages detailing loss and hardship. His experience highlights the severe communication blackouts and humanitarian crisis in Sudan, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict between the army and the RSF.

Sudan / Darfur
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