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- 1Sudan'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.
- 2Sudan'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.
- 3Sudanese doctors say RSF looted hospital in recaptured town▼Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in recaptured town
Sudanese doctors report that the Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in a town recently recaptured by the army. The group says the damage has left the facility unable to function, depriving residents of medical care amid the country's ongoing civil war. Health facilities have repeatedly been targeted since fighting between the army and the RSF began in April 2023.
- 4RSF unit defects and joins Sudanese army, state media says▼RSF military group defects, joins Sudanese army: State media
Sudanese state media report that a military group from the Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army. The claim comes amid the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, and neither outlet provided further details on the size of the defected group or where the defection took place.
- 5Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan's RSF of drone strike on aid convoy▼Saudi Arabia accuses Sudan’s RSF of drone strike on aid convoy
Saudi Arabia has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of carrying out a drone strike on a humanitarian aid convoy. The allegation comes as the war between the RSF and the Sudanese army continues to disrupt relief deliveries and worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis. The claim adds diplomatic tension between Riyadh and the RSF, which Saudi Arabia had previously helped broker ceasefire talks over.
- 6Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in North Kordofan▼Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in recaptured town in North Kordofan
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in a town in North Kordofan that had recently been recaptured by the army. The accusation adds to a long pattern of reported attacks on medical facilities during Sudan's civil war, which has devastated the country's health system and displaced millions since fighting began in April 2023.
- 7Sudan says fuel depot fires extinguished after RSF drone strike▼Sudan says fire at fuel depots after RSF drone strike in Al Jazirah state extinguished
Sudanese authorities say fires at fuel depots in Al Jazirah state have been extinguished after a drone attack attributed to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The strike hit fuel storage facilities, raising concerns over supply disruptions as the Sudanese army and the RSF continue their war, which has displaced millions and caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
- 8Sudanese army and allies capture Sodari from RSF●Sudanese army and allies seize Sodari in fresh blow to RSF
The Sudanese army and its allied forces have seized the town of Sodari, in what is described as a fresh setback for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The advance marks another gain for the army in its ongoing war with the paramilitary group, which has ravaged Sudan since fighting broke out in April 2023, displacing millions and pushing the country toward famine.
- 9Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital▼Sudanese doctors accuse RSF of looting hospital in Sodari — Anadolu Agency
Sudanese doctors say the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces looted a hospital in Sodari, in Sudan's North Kordofan region. The Sudan Doctors' Union reports the facility was stripped of equipment and supplies, worsening an already dire health crisis as fighting between the RSF and the army continues across the country. Health facilities have repeatedly come under attack or occupation during the two-year war.
- 10Sudanese army says it repelled RSF drone attacks in El Obeid▼Sudan's army announces repelling Rapid Support drones in El Obeid and bombards their positions in Nyala.
Sudan's army says it repelled drone attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, while also bombarding RSF positions in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. The announcements come as the two sides continue fighting across multiple regions, with drone warfare playing an increasingly prominent role in the conflict.
- 11RSF Drones Hit Sudan's El Gezira Fuel Depot Amid Claims of Shootdowns▼Sudan: RSF Drones Strike El Gezira Fuel Depot As Both Sides Report Shootdowns
Drones linked to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces struck a fuel depot in El Gezira state, escalating the country's ongoing war. Both the RSF and the Sudanese army reported shooting down each other's drones in the same exchange. The strike raises concerns over fuel supplies and civilian infrastructure as fighting between the two sides continues to spread across central Sudan.
- 12Sudanese doctors say RSF looted Sodari hospital●Sudanese doctors say RSF looted and wrecked hospital in Sodari
Sudanese doctors say the Rapid Support Forces looted and wrecked a hospital in Sodari, in North Kordofan state. The report adds to a pattern of attacks on medical facilities during Sudan's civil war, which has devastated the country's health system and displaced millions since fighting began in April 2023 between the RSF and the army.
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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.
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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 exchanging drone and air attacks during the ongoing war. The pace of downed drones points to an intensifying campaign of unmanned attacks by the RSF against army-held areas.
- 15RSF drones strike El Gezira fuel depot amid shootdown claims●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 as the country's civil war escalates. Both the RSF and the Sudanese army report shooting down enemy drones, with neither side's claims independently verified. The strike on fuel infrastructure adds to Sudan's deepening humanitarian crisis and threatens supply lines for civilians and combatants alike.
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A force affiliated with Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has defected and joined the Sudanese army, according to reports from the region. The switch marks a notable shift in allegiances within Sudan's ongoing civil war, which has pitted the army against the RSF since 2023. Details about the size of the defecting force and the circumstances of its move remain limited.
- 17Sudan rejects UAE hosting UN crime congress over RSF support▼Sudan rejects UAE hosting of UN crime congress over RSF support
Sudan has objected to the United Arab Emirates hosting a UN crime congress, citing the UAE's alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group fighting Sudan's army in the country's civil war. The dispute adds a diplomatic dimension to the conflict, with Khartoum accusing Abu Dhabi of arming its adversaries, claims the UAE denies.
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This is a news report that a commander in Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has defected, bringing fighters with him to join the Sudanese army in Omdurman. The single post is just a headline from Sudan Tribune, so details such as the commander's name, the number of fighters involved, and the circumstances of the defection are not given. Beyond the headline, there is no visible discussion or reaction from other posts.
- 19Carney investment summit welcomes 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
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit hosted investors from the United Arab Emirates, drawing criticism because the UAE is accused of supplying weapons, logistics, training and foreign personnel to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, the paramilitary group blamed by numerous human rights organisations for widespread atrocities in Sudan's war. Critics question why Ottawa is courting Emirati capital while such allegations remain unresolved.
- 20Sudan's RSF collects oil transit fees as Heglig output continues▼Paramilitary RSF extracts oil transit fees as Heglig pumps 26,000 bpd
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are extracting transit fees from oil passing through Heglig, where pumping continues at around 26,000 barrels per day. The report underscores how control of key oil infrastructure in South Kordofan has become a revenue source for the RSF during Sudan's war, complicating Khartoum's finances and oil export arrangements.
- 21RSF extracts 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 reportedly collecting transit fees on oil moving through the Heglig area, where production has reached 26,000 barrels per day. The report highlights how control of key oil infrastructure has become a revenue source in Sudan's ongoing conflict, raising concerns over the war's financing and the fate of the country's vital oil exports.