insert_link Africa Sudan Extends Use of Chad Border Crossing to Aid Famine-Stricken Areas Sudan’s sovereign council announced an extension for using the Adre border crossing with Chad. Reuters says this is a crucial for delivering food and supplies to famine-threatened areas in Darfur and Kordofan. Over 25 million people in Sudan face severe hunger, with parts of Darfur already experiencing famine due to ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and paramilitary forces. todayNovember 14, 2024 2
insert_link Uncategorized UN Considers Resolution Urging Ceasefire and Aid Access in Sudan The UN Security Council is reviewing a British-drafted resolution urging Sudan’s rival factions to end hostilities and permit safe, unrestricted aid deliveries across borders and conflict zones as per Reuters. Conflict broke out in April 2023, stemming from a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, leading to a severe displacement crisis worldwide. todayNovember 12, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Sudanese Army Launches Major Offensive Against RSF Amid Ongoing Civil War The Sudanese army has initiated a significant offensive against the Rapid Support Forces in the capital, Khartoum, as it attempts to reclaim lost territory since the conflict began in April 2023. BBC Africa has it that government forces conducted dawn strikes on RSF bases in Khartoum and Bahri. The ongoing civil war has led to approximately 150,000 deaths and displaced over 10 million people, contributing to what the UN describes […] todaySeptember 27, 2024 3