The negotiating delegation of the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces held a meeting with the African Union Committee concerned with Sudan at the African Union headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

The meeting was chaired by the High Representative of the African Union, Mohammed Ibn Chambas, and discussed the developments taking place in Sudan, especially the humanitarian situation in El Fasher, and the efforts made to stop the war and achieve peace and stability in the country.

The Rapid Support Forces delegation confirmed their full readiness for cooperation and coordination in order to deliver humanitarian aid to all those affected in Sudan.
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An official in the North Darfur state government announced that the only operating southern hospital in the city of El Fasher (the capital of North Darfur, western Sudan) was completely out of service after the Rapid Support Forces attacked it on Saturday evening.

The Sudanese army and its allies in the joint force were able to confront the attack, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries among civilians.

According to statements by the Director General of the Ministry of Health in North Darfur State, Ibrahim Abdullah Khater – which were published on social media – the Southern Hospital stopped working, and its patients were evacuated to other health facilities.
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El Fasher, the capital of the Darfur region, is witnessing a noticeable escalation in the intensity of clashes, which are the most ferocious since the beginning of the conflict about a month ago.

The ongoing fighting between the Rapid Support Forces and the army, in alliance with some factions, has prompted massive waves of displacement, making El Fasher, the largest city in the region, look like a ghost town.

The two warring parties used heavy weapons, drones, and violent bombing, resulting in widespread destruction, including hospitals, public facilities, and residential neighborhoods, while the warring parties exchanged accusations of escalating the conflict.
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The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said that the war in Sudan currently is “unprecedented in Sudan’s modern history.”

He added that the current conflict “has claimed the lives of at least 15,000 citizens so far, with the deliberate overthrow of state institutions, especially in Khartoum, and ethnic cleansing operations in Darfur and Kordofan.”

In his speech during the opening of the “consultative meeting to restore stability and peace in Sudan” at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, today, Wednesday, Aboul Gheit said, “The situation requires an analysis of the roots of the crisis that led to the current unprecedented form.”

He stressed that “the continuation of the war means the inability of the Sudanese state to carry out its role.
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Diplomats said that the United Nations Security Council will vote on Thursday on a draft resolution drafted by Britain demanding an end to the rapid support siege of the city of El Fasher in Sudan.

The draft resolution, which was seen by Reuters, calls for an immediate cessation of fighting and an end to the escalation in the city and its surroundings, with the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the safety and security of civilians.

The project calls on “all parties to the conflict to ensure the protection of civilians, including allowing civilians wishing to move inside and outside El Fasher to safer areas to do so.”

It urges states to refrain from intervening in a way that fuels conflict and instability, and instead to support efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace.
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Participants in the consultative meeting on coordinating peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan, called for by the League of Arab States, welcomed Egyptian efforts to hold a conference of Sudanese civil political forces at the end of this month to launch a Sudanese national dialogue.

The attendees considered Cairo’s efforts an important contribution to enhancing consensus between the various political forces, allowing the crisis to calm down, and bringing viewpoints closer together. They appreciated the various gatherings of Sudanese civilians that were held with the clear goal of contributing to the establishment of a comprehensive and inclusive political dialogue.

They condemned all types of crimes committed against civilians in Sudan during the ongoing conflict, the most recent of which was the heinous massacre committed by the Rapid Support Forces on June 5, 2024, in “Wad Al-Noura village” in “Al-Jazira” state, which caused the death of more than 158 people, including 35 children, and the attack on the South Hospital. In El Fasher, the main medical facility in the capital of North Darfur State in Sudan, which led to its closure.
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The UN Security Council approved by a majority of 14 votes Resolution 2736, which calls on the Rapid Support Forces to end the siege of the city of El Fasher in the Sudanese state of Al Jazeera.

The resolution calls for an immediate cessation of fighting and escalation in the region, the opening of the “Adre” border crossing with Chad, and the withdrawal of all fighters who threaten the security of civilians, whether from government forces or militias, in addition to allowing civilians wishing to leave El Fasher to do so in a manner consistent with international law.

The resolution obligated the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to make recommendations to enhance the protection of civilians in Sudan, calling on the parties to agree on an immediate ceasefire and remove obstacles to the arrival of humanitarian aid, at a time when famine threatens millions of Sudanese.
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The Sudanese army announced today, Friday, that it has killed the commander of the Central Sector in the “Rapid Support Forces” in Darfur, Ali Yaqoub Jibril, during the battle of El Fasher.

The Governor of Darfur, Minni Arko Minawi, also stated today, Friday, that “the commander of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, Ali Yaqoub Jibril, was killed” in the battles of El Fasher.

In a statement, the Sudanese army said it had thwarted a Rapid Support Forces attack on the city of El Fasher, noting that the forces had incurred significant losses in lives and equipment.

Ali Yaqoub Jibril was previously considered a “tribal militia leader” in Central Darfur State.
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The United States has announced the provision of $315 million in emergency aid to Sudanese people, warning of a potential famine of historic proportions and holding both sides of the conflict responsible for the humanitarian disaster.

The aid includes food assistance, drinking water, malnutrition screenings, and emergency treatment for children.

This assistance comes amid estimates that five million people within Sudan are suffering from severe hunger, with food shortages also affecting neighboring countries to which two million Sudanese have fled.

US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, told reporters, “We want the world to wake up to the disaster happening before our eyes.
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The Sudanese army carried out a military operation on its general command headquarters in Khartoum, in light of the escalation of bloody clashes with the Rapid Support Forces in several cities.

An army statement described the operation as “successful,” and it included providing important logistical support to the General Command headquarters. It came at a time when Sudan was witnessing violent clashes in the capital, Khartoum, and the cities of El Fasher in North Darfur and Al Foula in West Kordofan.

In a related context, clashes renewed in El Fasher, with artillery shelling affecting residential areas and the Saudi Hospital in the city, which led to the death of a pharmacist and the regional Ministry of Health announcing that the attack constituted an “international war crime.
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The European Council imposed sanctions on six individuals in the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces for allegedly “engaging in activities that undermine the political transition process in the country.”

A statement issued by the council on Monday said: “On the RSF side, the new list includes Abdel Rahman Juma Barakallah, a general who commands the RSF in West Darfur and is responsible for committing atrocities and other violations. They also include the RSF’s financial advisor.” “In addition to a prominent tribal leader from the Mahamid clan associated with the Rapid Support Forces in West Darfur.
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The ongoing conflicts in Sudan for more than a year have had a devastating impact on the agricultural sector, pushing many farmers to abandon their land and leading to serious threats of famine.

United Nations data stated that more than half of the population is currently suffering from critical levels of sudden hunger.

Many farmers were forced to abandon their fields in search of a safe haven as the fighting spread to vital agricultural areas such as Al-Jazira, Sennar, Darfur and Kordofan.

The mass exodus left abandoned fields and led to a significant reduction in cultivated areas, which threatens to put the current agricultural season at risk of collapse.
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Sudanese government officials refused to hold a direct meeting with former Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok and the Sudanese Civil Democratic Forces Coordination “Taqaddam” during a conference hosted by Egypt to discuss ways to put an end to the Sudanese crisis.

Among the officials are the Vice President of the Sovereignty Council, Malek Agar, the Minister of Finance, Jibril Ibrahim, and the Governor of Darfur, Minni Minawi.

Egypt announced that it would host an international conference to discuss ways to stop the war in Sudan, as Sudanese government representatives refused to hold a direct meeting with prominent politicians from the Civil Democratic Coordination and former Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok.
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The Sudanese army reported that it inflicted heavy losses on the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces during military operations the day before yesterday, Saturday, in the capital, Khartoum, killing more than 100 of the forces’ fighters and wounding many others.

The security situation has worsened significantly in Sudan, as clashes spread from the capital to several regions such as Darfur, the states of Al-Jazira and Sennar, in addition to areas in the Kordofan region. The intensity of the conflict has also increased in recent days, with violent clashes taking place in several neighborhoods in Khartoum.

The day before yesterday, the Sudanese authorities announced the census of refugees and their registration in Khartoum, in preparation for either regularizing their situation or deporting those who engaged in fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces.
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The ‘Sudanese Doctors’ Network revealed a harsh toll of artillery shelling carried out by the Rapid Support Forces in the city of El Fasher in North Darfur State, confirming the killing of 257 citizens during the past two months.

The network reported in a statement that the ongoing attacks also led to the destruction of a number of hospitals and medical facilities, which further complicated the humanitarian situation in the region.

The network denounced what it described as the “inhumane” behavior of the Rapid Support Forces, noting that the intense artillery shelling of the city and surrounding villages and camps for the displaced not only threatened the lives of thousands, but also led to the destruction of vital infrastructure, as the statement stated that more than 700,000 citizens depend on these health facilities.
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The United Nations reported in a new report that children in Sudan are facing a catastrophic situation due to the ongoing armed conflict in the country between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba, indicated that children’s lives are at stake, stressing the need to take urgent action to protect them.

Gamba’s statements came in conjunction with the publication of the UN Secretary-General’s report documenting violations against children in Sudan between January 2022 and December 2023.

According to the report, 2,168 grave violations were verified against 1,913 children, including cases of killing, maiming, forced recruitment and sexual assault.
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The city of El Geneina in Sudan’s West Darfur State is facing a new humanitarian disaster due to the floods of Kaja Valley, which threaten to submerge entire neighborhoods and displace thousands of residents.

These floods are the latest in a series of natural disasters that have hit the region in recent years, increasing the suffering of residents who are already suffering from the effects of conflicts and disputes.

Eyewitnesses confirmed to Radio “Tamazuj” that the water has already flooded large parts of the neighborhoods of Al-Zouhour, Al-Thawra, and East and West Al-Wadi in the Ardamata Administrative Unit, threatening other neighborhoods such as Um Dwayne with complete submergence.
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Recent reports indicate that Sudan is facing the risk of a famine that may be the most severe in recent decades, as armed conflict continues and prevents the arrival of necessary humanitarian aid.

A report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Review Committee indicated the presence of famine in Zamzam camp in North Darfur, which is a serious indication of the deterioration of the situation, as warring factions obstruct the arrival of food and aid, making the situation more complex and dangerous.

Food was distributed in Omdurman to residents and displaced persons in an attempt to alleviate the severity of the crisis that has entered its second year, and according to “Newsweek”, about five million people are approaching the brink of famine due to the deterioration of the security and humanitarian conditions.
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An artillery bombardment by the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher, North Darfur, western Sudan, killed 23 people and injured 60 others, according to the Coordination of the Resistance Committees of El Fasher.

The coordination described the bombardment as deliberate, as it came at a time when the city is witnessing relative stability in the face of ongoing unrest in the region.

El Fasher, which is considered a major humanitarian center for refugees in Darfur, faces ongoing threats of famine as a result of the repercussions of the armed conflict that broke out in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.

The United Nations described the recent events as a “worrying” shift, calling for an end to the siege imposed on the city.
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The Sudanese government confirmed yesterday, Sunday, that allegations of a famine in the Zamzam camp for displaced persons in North Darfur state are false.

This confirmation came in light of reports issued by the World Hunger Observatory last Thursday, which indicated that the famine in the camp may continue until October.

For its part, Doctors Without Borders warned of the risk of running out of therapeutic food supplies for children suffering from severe malnutrition in the camp within two weeks, indicating that the situation requires urgent intervention to prevent a humanitarian disaster.
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