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Recent heavy rains triggered deadly landslides in Sudan's Darfur region, killing up to 1,000 people, mostly children. The disaster worsens Sudan's ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by civil war since April 2023, with rescue efforts hampered by conflict, flooding, and inaccessible terrain. The UN and aid groups call for urgent action.
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A report estimates over £24 billion will go unclaimed in the UK in 2025-2026 due to lack of awareness, system complexity, and stigma. Meanwhile, in Sudan, a cholera outbreak has caused at least 545 deaths amid ongoing conflict, military sieges, and aid disruptions, worsening a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Recent days in Sudan have seen intensified fighting between the Sudanese army and RSF, with drone strikes killing at least 75 civilians in El-Fasher, Darfur. The city remains under siege, with ongoing clashes, ethnic violence, and worsening humanitarian crises, including food shortages and disease outbreaks. The conflict has killed over 40,000 and displaced millions since April 2023.
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Sudan's ongoing civil war has worsened health crises, with cholera spreading across all 18 states and hospitals overwhelmed by dengue, malaria, and typhoid. Access to healthcare remains limited, and the outbreak of multiple diseases is exacerbated by conflict and infrastructure destruction.
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The UN warns of increased hostilities in Sudan despite paramilitary forces endorsing a ceasefire. Recent drone attacks targeted Atbara and Omdurman, while fighting continues in Darfur. The UN plans an emergency session as humanitarian needs rise, with over 81,000 displaced and children suffering from malnutrition.
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In South Sudan, violence linked to climate and conflict has led to deadly reprisals against rainmakers and mass displacement. Meanwhile, Sudan's ongoing civil war causes widespread atrocities, with civilians fleeing into South Sudan, where aid cuts have worsened the humanitarian crisis. The situation remains volatile.
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Since March, over one million people have fled el-Fasher amid intense fighting between the RSF and Sudanese army. The city is under siege, with escalating violence, humanitarian crises, and fears of ethnic atrocities. Civilians are trapped with limited aid, as the conflict deepens in Darfur.
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The ICC has found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur, including rape, murder, and torture. The verdict marks a significant step in justice for victims, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in Sudan. Sentencing will follow after hearings.
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Gaza faces severe food shortages amid limited aid access, with only half of the targeted supplies entering since a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Somalia, Sudan, and Haiti are experiencing escalating humanitarian crises driven by aid cuts, conflict, and climate shocks, threatening millions with famine and displacement.
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Since late October 2025, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, triggering mass displacement and atrocities. Over 80,000 fled to overcrowded camps like Tawila, facing dire shortages of food, water, and medical aid. Reports detail killings, sexual violence, and hospital attacks. The humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing conflict and limited safe passage for civilians.
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On Sunday, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El Fasher after an 18-month siege, leading to the massacre of over 460 patients and companions at the Saudi Maternity Hospital. The WHO condemned the killings and abductions of health workers amid escalating ethnic violence and humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, as tens of thousands flee the region.
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Fighting in Sudan's el-Fasher has led to mass killings, sexual violence, and a humanitarian crisis. Leaders call for an immediate ceasefire as thousands are displaced and civilians face famine-like conditions. Reports indicate widespread atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces, with the situation deteriorating rapidly.
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Amid ongoing government shutdown, courts have ordered the US government to fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to prevent hunger for millions. Despite legal rulings, the administration's delays and partial payments threaten food security, with uncertainty over when benefits will fully resume.
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The RSF captured el-Fasher in Darfur after an 18-month siege, with reports of civilians killed, sexual assaults, and hospital attacks. The ICC is collecting evidence for future prosecutions, amid fears of a return to past genocidal violence. The fall marks a new, brutal phase in Sudan’s ongoing conflict.
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On November 7, 2025, Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a US- and Arab-led proposal for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire amid a brutal two-year conflict with the Sudanese army. The RSF's acceptance follows its recent capture of El-Fasher, Darfur's last army stronghold, amid reports of mass killings and atrocities. The Sudanese army has yet to respond to the truce offer.
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Sudan's RSF has agreed to a US and Arab-backed humanitarian ceasefire amid ongoing clashes with the military. Despite the announcement, fighting continues in key regions like Darfur and Khartoum, with reports of violence, displacement, and international concern over potential atrocities. The situation remains volatile as negotiations continue.
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The RSF captured El-Fasher in Darfur last month, with evidence suggesting they collected and burned hundreds of bodies to conceal crimes. Humanitarian groups report mass killings, ethnic violence, and a humanitarian crisis, urging international investigation amid ongoing conflict since April 2023.
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Fighting in Sudan's Darfur region has led to widespread violence, displacement, and famine. Over 89,000 people have fled El Fasher, with reports of mass killings, sexual violence, and food shortages. The UN urges urgent aid and protection for women and children as conflict persists.
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The ICC opened a sentencing hearing for Ali Kushayb, convicted of 27 war crimes including mass murder and rape committed during the Darfur conflict in 2003-2004. Prosecutors seek a life sentence, while the defense requests seven years. The case marks the first ICC conviction for Darfur atrocities.
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Fighting in Sudan has led to the fall of al-Fashir, causing a humanitarian crisis with nearly 100,000 fleeing. Civilians face violence, starvation, and displacement, with aid efforts hampered by funding shortages and insecurity. The conflict has shifted to Kordofan, raising fears of further displacement.
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The EU has imposed sanctions on Abdel-Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, deputy head of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, following the seizure of El-Fasher in Darfur. The move condemns ongoing atrocities, including killings and sexual violence, amid Sudan's escalating conflict that has displaced millions since 2023. The US and other nations are calling for ceasefires and increased diplomatic efforts.
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Amid ongoing conflict in Sudan, the RSF announced a unilateral three-month ceasefire following US and regional mediation efforts, but clashes continue. The Sudanese army rejected the proposals, citing bias and security concerns, as international actors push for peace amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Fighting in Darfur has displaced over 100,000 people since late October, with many arriving in Chad lacking aid. Funding cuts and international support reductions have worsened conditions, leaving refugees malnourished and traumatized amid ongoing violence.