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- 1Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
Millions of people returning to Khartoum after fighting subsided are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble across neighbourhoods. Basic services including water and electricity remain largely out of action, leaving returnees without shelter or supplies. Reports describe residents attempting to rebuild their lives amid widespread devastation and an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
- 2Power cuts and rubble greet returnees to Khartoum▼Power cuts, rubble greet returnees to Sudans war-ravaged capital
Sudanese families returning to the war-ravaged capital, Khartoum, are finding a city barely able to support them: electricity is largely out, streets remain choked with rubble, and basic services have collapsed after nearly two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Reports describe residents clearing debris by hand and coping without power or reliable water as they try to rebuild their lives.
- 3Sudan's Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Truce Pressure▼Sudan’s Burhan Vows to Defeat RSF, Rejects Pressure Over Truce
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and rejected mounting pressure to agree to a truce in the country's devastating civil war. His comments signal that Khartoum intends to press its military campaign despite international calls for negotiations and a ceasefire.
- 4Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable | Hindustan Times
Millions of people returning to Khartoum are finding the Sudanese capital barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, rubble-strewn streets and destroyed infrastructure. The city was heavily damaged during the conflict between the army and paramilitary forces, and returning residents face shortages of electricity, water and basic services. Aid agencies warn that conditions remain dire despite claims of security improving in some areas.
- 5Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban●Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes struck several Sudanese cities as the country's army chief responded defiantly to a United States decision to deny him a visa, a move linked to Washington's criticism of the military's conduct in the civil war. The visa snub has drawn international attention to Sudan's worsening conflict and strained relations between Khartoum's military leadership and the US.
- 6Sudan rejects 'blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visa▼Sudan won't yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visa
Sudan says it will not bow to 'pressure or blackmail' after the United States declined to grant a visa to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan for the UN General Assembly in New York. Khartoum's authorities framed the visa denial as an attempt at coercion, deepening a dispute between Washington and Sudan's military leadership as the country's devastating civil war continues.
- 7Sudan rejects US 'pressure or blackmail' amid visa dispute▼Sudan will not yield to ‘pressure or blackmail,’ Sovereign Council chief says amid US visa dispute
The head of Sudan's Sovereign Council said the country will not bow to 'pressure or blackmail' amid a visa dispute with the United States. The remarks signal escalating friction between Khartoum and Washington, with Sudanese officials pushing back against what they view as coercive US visa policy measures.
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Sudan is objecting to the United Arab Emirates hosting a UN congress on crime, citing the UAE's alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army in the country's civil war. Khartoum argues the UAE cannot credibly host an international law enforcement gathering while accused of backing a militia accused of widespread atrocities.
- 9Sudan envoy says Burhan visa dispute derailed US talks▼Shafaq News..Sudan envoy: Burhan visa issue blocked US talks
A Sudanese envoy says talks with the United States broke down over the issue of a visa for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, according to a report carried by Shafaq News. The claim highlights continued friction between Khartoum and Washington as Sudan's civil war drags on and diplomatic efforts to arrange meetings and mediation have faltered.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has responded to the United States' refusal to grant him a visa, saying Sudan does not need one and downplaying the diplomatic snub. The refusal comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Sudan's military leadership over the country's civil war. Observers see it as a sign of deepening friction between the US and Khartoum's military rulers.
- 11Sudan Boycots UAE Crime Prevention Conference Citing Legal and Ethical Grounds▼Sudan Boycots Crime Prevention Conference in the UAE, Citing Legal and Ethical Justifications
Sudan has announced it is boycotting a crime prevention conference hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with officials citing legal and ethical justifications for the decision. The move comes amid heightened tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over the conflict in Sudan, and regional observers are watching for further diplomatic fallout.