Sudanese paramilitary leader known as Hemetti, deputy commander of the RSF
UNICEF has issued its first Child Alert in 20 years for Darfur, saying children have been pushed into extreme hunger, disease, displacement and violence as fighting between Sudan's army and the RSF has intensified. The agency has warned that needs are larger than in 2005 and that international funding and access are dangerously low.
Sanctions have targeted Colombian mercenaries and networks aiding the RSF as UN and US authorities document Libyan-based support. The RSF is expanding operations with foreign fighters and equipment amid the Sudan conflict, raising humanitarian concerns and prompting renewed pressure on international actors.
The IPC analysis shows 1.24 million Lebanese face food insecurity at crisis levels due to renewed conflict, displacement, and soaring prices. The war between Israel and Hezbollah has displaced over 1.2 million, damaged farmland, and pushed farming costs higher, threatening agricultural livelihoods and livelihoods alike.
Prosecutors say a privately transferred shipment of ammunition was intercepted and tied to a committee chaired by Sudan’s army chief, amid UAE-Sudan tensions. Separately, a Sentry investigation finds a Dubai-based network tied to RSF leadership has amassed luxury real estate and wealth, underscoring a broader paramilitary-financial complex.
The Sudanese conflict continues as RSF-aligned forces in Darfur and Kordofan are blamed for civilian harm, with new drone and village attacks worsening humanitarian conditions amid calls for ceasefire and restraint.
Kenya is weighing formal investigations into RSF crimes abroad under universal jurisdiction, following a 12-victim complaint detailing torture, sexual violence and killings around Khartoum between 2023 and 2025. The filing marks a historic use of Kenya’s legal framework and could set a precedent for accountability beyond borders.
Drones have intensified around El Obeid in North Kordofan, with attacks hitting fuel depots, water points and aid trucks. Civilians face acute shortages as electricity outages hinder water access. The international response calls for protection and humanitarian access while warning of potential mass displacement.
Amnesty International has documented crimes against humanity during the RSF siege of el-Fasher in North Darfur, including murder, torture, sexual violence, and forced displacement. The report relies on interviews with 247 victims and witnesses between 2024 and 2025 and calls for a nationwide ceasefire and an international civilian protection force.
UN-fact finding confirms a systematic pattern of violence by RSF in Darfur, including mass killings, sexual violence, and starvation; survivors describe atrocities in al-Fashir as RSF encircled and blocked aid. Reports call these acts genocidal in scope and warn of looming danger around el-Obeid.