Kordofan is in the news due to intense fighting, drone attacks, and a worsening humanitarian crisis amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
South Sudan's army announced Operation Enduring Peace to recapture towns in Jonglei, amid renewed conflict and a controversial military order to kill civilians. The operation follows recent territorial gains by opposition forces loyal to Riek Machar, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war.
Multiple drone and artillery attacks in Sudan's Kordofan region have targeted aid convoys, medical facilities, and civilian areas. The Rapid Support Forces deny involvement, blaming disinformation. The attacks have caused civilian casualties, destroyed aid supplies, and prompted international condemnation amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights reports that RSF forces committed war crimes in el-Fasher, Sudan, including mass killings, sexual violence, and starvation tactics during an 18-month siege. Survivors describe horrific violence, with calls for accountability amid ongoing conflict and drone strikes.
Sudan's ongoing conflict has displaced 15 million people, with 40% food-insecure. Recent clashes have worsened conditions, especially in Darfur, where famine and disease outbreaks threaten millions. Return movements are increasing, but infrastructure damage and insecurity persist.
Multiple drone strikes in Sudan have killed at least 28 civilians, including women and children, amid ongoing conflict between the army and RSF. Attacks targeted markets, hospitals, and religious sites, raising concerns over violations of international humanitarian law. The violence continues to escalate, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Reading in schools has sharply declined, with many classrooms no longer requiring full books. Experts warn this erodes critical skills and cultural knowledge, prompting calls for legislative action to restore full-book reading requirements in curricula.
Recent drone strikes in Sudan's Kordofan region have killed over 70 civilians, mainly women and children, targeting markets and civilian areas amid ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and RSF. The attacks have caused widespread casualties and displacement.