A Darfur state amid war, displacement and humanitarian crisis
Civil conflict between Sudan’s army and the RSF has intensified since 2023, displacing millions and triggering a global call for ceasefires. New UN-backed resolutions and aid deliveries confront ongoing violence and threats to civilians.
Three years after the EU-Tunisia Memorandum of Understanding, rights groups say the pact has intensified border controls and serious human rights violations, amid calls to suspend the agreement and reassess safeguards. Reports detail intercepted departures, abuses, and restricted asylum access, with EU funding tied to Tunisian authorities.
The Sudan conflict between the army and the RSF has escalated, intensifying a humanitarian crisis. WFP reports food rations are stretched as aid access narrows; millions remain displaced, with fears of renewed attacks around key cities like El-Obeid and El Fasher. International bodies warn of mass atrocities and rising hunger.
The UN and world powers are pressing for governance reform as demand for critical minerals rises. Leaders warn that without local processing and stronger rule of law, mining profits will bypass local communities and fuel conflict. New commitments aim to channel wealth into public services and jobs amid a global scramble for cobalt, lithium, nickel and rare earths.
The International Criminal Court has withdrawn charges against Abdallah Banda after prosecutors say key witnesses are no longer credible and new testimony could not sustain a conviction. Judges have approved the withdrawal, stressing it does not preclude later charges for similar facts. The decision affects 103 victims and comes amid broader scrutiny of the ICC.
Across Sudan, fighting between the army and RSF continues to disrupt aid, with El-Obeid and Darfur seeing sieges and drone strikes. Civilians suffer from hunger, water scarcity, disease, and sexual violence, while the UN and human rights groups push for ceasefire and humanitarian access.
Drones have targeted civilian sites in Darfur amid ongoing clashes between the Sudanese army and RSF. Emergency Lawyers report casualties at a customary court in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur, while authorities warn of mass atrocities and widespread displacement across the region.
Fighting around El Obeid, North Kordofan, has intensified, with civilians fleeing and humanitarian access tightening. International aid is strained as funding gaps persist, while the UN calls for protection of civilians and sustained aid delivery. Warnings grow over deteriorating health services and rising malnutrition.
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has worsened as conflict, infrastructure damage, and flooding cut vital services. IOM reports rising displacement, attacks on healthcare, and strained water, electricity and transport networks across Khartoum, El Obeid and other regions. Efforts to deliver aid are hampered by logistics and security risks, with millions in need of assistance.
The Sudanese war enters a new phase as SAF advances in key fronts, RSF defections rise, and regional powers face ongoing calls for a humanitarian truce. Drones and long-range strikes continue to target civilians and critical infrastructure, prompting fresh international concern.
The UN World Food Programme has condemned an aerial attack on two trucks carrying humanitarian food in South Kordofan. A driver has been killed; the vehicles, clearly marked as aid transport, were travelling from Dilling to Kadugli. WFP is urging an immediate, independent investigation and full accountability, as aid operations face a growing security risk.
WHO warns health needs in Darfur exceed response capacity. A 10-day assessment highlights malnutrition, scarce medicines, and limited mental health services. Nearly 65% of Sudan’s displaced population are in Darfur, with funds for 2026 far below what is required. Renewed sanctions and ongoing conflict complicate relief efforts.
El Niño-driven drought has devastated crops and raised food insecurity across Darfur, Kordofan and parts of the south, with IPC warning that famine thresholds could be reached unless aid escalates. The conflict since 2023 has displaced millions and left a fragile population vulnerable to disease and hunger.