US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid
US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential ‘mass atrocities’ as paramilitary surrounds city.
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From: NewsFeed
The making of Sudan’s RSF
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have a long history of violations, going back to when they were known as the ‘Janjaweed’.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
‘Spoiled insulin’: Sudan war disrupts drug supplies, fuelling smuggling
As the conflict destroys local production, Sudanese patients are forced to rely on expensive, smuggled medicines.
Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians
The attacks come as nearly 19.5 million Sudanese face severe hunger amid the country’s deepening humanitarian crisis.
Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return
War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.
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Sudanese army captures key town near Ethiopian border from RSF
Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
Acute hunger grips nearly 20 million people in war-battered Sudan, says IPC
A lack of access to food and health facilities will lead to death for many, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council.
From: Fault Lines
No Exit From El Fasher
Fault Lines and Lighthouse investigate the siege of Sudan’s el-Fasher, where civilians were trapped, starved and killed.
Published On 14 May 2026
From: Inside Story
Why have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?
The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
Published On 12 May 2026
The crisis in Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged
Even in Khartoum, where there is no longer fighting, the humanitarian situation is dire.
What would prolonged war mean for Sudan?
War in Sudan has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with fears protracted fighting could worsen it.
