Tag: Darfur
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UN Security Council Unanimously Renews Sudan Sanctions Amid Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously voted to renew sanctions on Sudan for another year amid ongoing conflict that has taken a severe toll on civilians. These sanctions include asset freezes, travel bans, and an arms embargo specifically in the western region of Darfur. Despite this decision, rights activists and organizations argue that the…
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Investigation Reveals Ethnically Motivated Violence Behind 2023 Darfur Massacre
A joint investigation by Sky News, Lighthouse Reports, Lemont, and The Washington Post has shed light on the ethnically motivated violence behind a massacre in Darfur, Sudan, in June last year. The investigation uncovered footage showing the aftermath of an attack on Kabkabiya camp, highlighting the execution of five brothers by RSF forces. This massacre…
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Aid Trucks Enter Darfur Through Adre Crossing Amid Ongoing Civil War and Severe Food Crisis
Aid trucks have begun entering Darfur, Sudan, from Chad, providing critical relief to the region’s inhabitants amidst Sudan’s ongoing civil war. These trucks, facilitated by the World Food Program, are delivering staple foods to thousands at risk of famine in West Darfur, a critical effort against the backdrop of severe food insecurity affecting over 6…
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UN Security Council Calls for Immediate End to Siege of Sudan’s El Fasher Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has demanded an immediate end to the siege of El Fasher in Sudan by RSF paramilitary forces, amid growing global concern over the escalating humanitarian crisis in the region. A rare testimony from a former resident highlights the devastating impact of the conflict, including the destruction of homes and…
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Millions at Risk of Starvation in Sudan Amidst Escalating Conflict and Blocked Aid
Millions in Sudan are at risk of starvation as conflict between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) hinders aid delivery. The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire while the UK has voiced concerns over the country’s impending famine. The BBC has obtained rare access to Omdurman, revealing the…