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- 1Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable▼Power cuts and rubble: Millions come home to find Sudan’s capital unlivable
Millions of Sudanese returning to Khartoum are finding a city barely able to sustain life, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble lining the streets. The capital, heavily damaged during two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, lacks basic water and electricity services as residents attempt to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
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Reports are highlighting how a smuggled natural resource is financing Sudan's ongoing civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Coverage focuses on how illicit trade routes keep both warring sides supplied with weapons and cash, prolonging a conflict that has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
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A news report examines why Sudan's civil war, which began in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, continues despite international mediation efforts. The piece explores the underlying political, ethnic and regional dynamics that keep the fighting going, drawing broad public attention as the humanitarian crisis in Sudan deepens.
- 4Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes'▼Sudan's Burhan vows to defeat RSF 'no matter how long it takes' - War in Sudan - World
Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has pledged to defeat the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, saying the campaign will continue 'no matter how long it takes'. The declaration underlines his refusal to seek a negotiated end to the civil war, which has displaced millions and created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises since fighting began in April 2023.
- 5Sudan's rival authorities face US non-recognition standoff●🇸🇩 Who governs Sudan if Washington recognises neither side? The army-backed administration runs much of the formal state
Sudan is effectively governed by two rival powers, with the army-backed administration controlling much of the formal state apparatus while the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces rules territory under its control. Washington has signalled it recognises neither side as legitimate constitutional governance, leaving the country with authorities but no internationally endorsed government.
- 6Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defies US visa ban▼Strikes hit Sudan cities as army chief defiant after US visa snub
Airstrikes have struck several Sudanese cities as the country's army chief remains defiant following Washington's decision to deny him a visa, restricting his ability to attend the UN General Assembly. The US move is part of ongoing pressure over the conduct of the civil war with the Rapid Support Forces. Commenters in the region are watching whether the sanctions push the military toward negotiations.
- 7Former Sudanese minister urges Burhan to end the war▼Former cabinet member in Sudan says Burhan must end the war
A former member of Sudan's cabinet has publicly called on army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to bring an end to the country's war. The appeal adds to growing pressure on Sudan's military leadership as the conflict, which began in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, continues to devastate the country and displace millions.
- 8Sudan vows no surrender to 'pressure or blackmail' after US bars Burhan's UN visa▼Sudan won't yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after US withholds Burhan's UN visa
Sudan's government says it will not yield to 'pressure or blackmail' after the United States refused to grant a visa to army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blocking him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Khartoum amid the country's ongoing civil conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- 9UN arms embargo on Darfur set to lapse Saturday●RE: https:// flipboard.com/@taz_de/politik- 7q8h8pgaz/-/a-6c03zolPQo2detKqy8v_ag%3Aa%3A2741305549-%2F0 "am Samstag läuft
The UN Security Council faces a Saturday deadline to renew the arms embargo on Darfur, Sudan, which would otherwise expire. German daily taz highlights the stakes, with discussion pointing to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, the United Arab Emirates' alleged role, and the war's spillover into Libya, Colombia and beyond. Commenters warn that letting the embargo lapse would further fuel the conflict.
- 10Sudan says fuel depot fire from RSF drone strike extinguished▼Sudan says fire at fuel depots after RSF drone strike in Al Jazirah state extinguished
Sudanese authorities say a fire at fuel depots in Al Jazirah state, ignited by a drone strike attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has been brought under control. The strike is the latest escalation in the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the RSF, raising concerns about damage to critical fuel infrastructure and civilian supply lines.
- 11RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot Amid Sudan Fighting▼Sudan: RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot As Both Sides Report Shootdowns
Drones of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a fuel depot in El Gezira state, hitting a key supply site as the war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces continues. Both sides also claim to have shot down enemy drones in recent operations.
- 12Carney's Canada investment summit hosted UAE investors despite Sudan arms concerns●PM Carney's 🇨🇦 investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, despite the country's role in providing
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Canadian investment summit included investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because human rights groups say the UAE has supplied weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group implicated in widespread atrocities in Sudan's war. Critics argue welcoming Emirati capital signals Canada is prioritising investment over accountability for the conflict.
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The Sudanese army says it has shot down a fifth drone belonging to the Rapid Support Forces within a single week, as the two sides continue their war with escalating attacks involving unmanned aircraft. The claim highlights the growing role of drone warfare in the conflict, though independent confirmation of the figure is limited.
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A drone strike attributed to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces has hit a strategic fuel depot in central Sudan, according to a Sudan Tribune report. The attack targeted fuel infrastructure in an area caught up in the war between the RSF and the Sudanese army, raising concerns about supply disruptions and risks to civilians nearby.
- 15RSF collects transit fees as Heglig oil output hits 26,000 bpd▼RSF extracts transit fees as Heglig oil output reaches 26,000 bpd
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces are extracting transit fees from oil flows through Heglig, where production has reached 26,000 barrels per day, according to Sudan Tribune. The report highlights the paramilitary group's control over key oil infrastructure during the conflict, raising concerns about revenue streams funding the war and the fate of South Sudan's export pipeline route.
- 16Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable●Sudan's returnees find Khartoum unlivable | Cape Argus - newspaper
Sudanese families returning to Khartoum are finding the capital barely habitable, according to a Cape Argus report. Years of war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces have destroyed homes, water and power networks, leaving neighborhoods in ruins and basic services unavailable. Those coming back face ruined infrastructure, scarce jobs and continuing insecurity despite the army's recapture of parts of the city.