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International · 2026-10-21
Drone strike on Abyei market kills 220 in deadliest single attack of Sudan warA drone attack on the Amiet market in Abyei, a disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan, has killed 220 people according to Sudan's Post, making it among the deadliest single incidents of Sudan's ongoing civil war. The area is administered by UN peacekeepers due to its contested status. Neither Sudan nor South Sudan had issued detailed statements about the attack or relief efforts at the time of reporting.
International · 2026-10-25
Drone strike on Abyei market kills 220 in one of deadliest attacks of Sudan's civil warA drone strike on the Amiet market in Abyei killed at least 220 people, according to reports that emerged throughout the week, making it among the deadliest single incidents of Sudan's civil war. Abyei is an oil-rich territory disputed between Sudan and South Sudan since the latter's independence in 2011. No party claimed responsibility for the attack, and neither government issued detailed statements about the circumstances or relief efforts.
International · 2026-09-22
US and Egyptian diplomacy seeks Sudan ceasefire as five million displaced return homeUS Senior Adviser Massad Boulos reported "productive talks" with Sudan's and Egypt's foreign ministers at the United Nations, aimed at achieving peace in Sudan's three-year conflict. The UN's International Organization for Migration revealed that over five million displaced Sudanese have returned home despite ongoing violence between the army and the Rapid Support Forces.
International · 2026-08-30
Nearly 20,000 people displaced by intensifying fighting in Sudan's Blue Nile stateA local relief organisation reported that almost 20,000 people have fled their homes in Sudan's Blue Nile state due to deteriorating security and escalating clashes. This displacement adds to a pattern of mass movement documented by United Nations agencies across Sudan during August as the civil war continues. The humanitarian crisis in the country remains severely underfunded, with the UN appeal receiving only around 41 percent of required resources as of earlier this month.
International · 2026-10-10
RSF drone strike kills 41 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile StateA paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces carried out a drone strike that killed 41 displaced people in Sudan's Blue Nile State. The attack contributes to the growing civilian death toll in Sudan's civil war, which began in 2023 and has displaced millions. Humanitarian organisations warn that displaced populations continue to face repeated attacks despite calls for resolution.
International · 2026-09-20
At least 82 killed in gold mine explosion in Sudan's West KordofanA gold mine explosion in West Kordofan state, controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, killed at least 82 people, with dozens more feared dead, according to emerging reports. The disaster reflects the hazardous conditions of artisanal mining operations that have expanded during Sudan's civil war, often without adequate safety regulations. This is among the deadliest mining accidents reported in Sudan this year.
International · 2026-09-16
At least 70 killed in gold mine explosion in Sudan's West Kordofan stateAn explosion at a gold mine in Sudan's West Kordofan state has killed at least 70 people, according to Al Jazeera. The incident reflects the dangerous conditions at many of Sudan's informal mining operations, which have become more common because of the country's civil conflict and economic difficulties. Full details about the cause and the number of injured have not yet been reported.
International · 2026-10-12
Airstrikes kill at least 72 people at gold mine on Egypt-Sudan borderAt least 72 people were killed in airstrikes targeting an artisanal gold mine in a mountainous region on the Egypt-Sudan border, as reported by Sky News on 12 October. The incident reflects the ongoing pattern of attacks during Sudan's civil war, which has repeatedly targeted civilian and informal economic sites. The exact circumstances and perpetrators of the strike were not specified in the available reporting.
International · 2026-09-23
United States denies visa to Sudan's army chief for UN General Assembly speechThe United States has refused to grant a visa to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Sudan's de facto leader, preventing him from attending the UN General Assembly in New York as planned. US officials reportedly conditioned the visa on Sudan accepting a three-month ceasefire, which Khartoum argues would only allow its rival Rapid Support Forces to regroup. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern about the visa denial.
International · 2026-09-17
At least 82 killed in gold mine explosion in Sudan's West KordofanAn explosion at a gold mine in West Kordofan, a region controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has killed at least 82 people according to Al Jazeera and Sky News. The incident highlights the dangerous and largely unregulated conditions under which mining continues in Sudan despite the ongoing civil war. The exact cause of the explosion remains unconfirmed, though dozens more people were feared dead in the aftermath.
International · 2026-08-30
Nearly 20,000 displaced as fighting worsens in Sudan's Blue Nile stateThe Geissan Emergency Room, a local relief organisation, reported that nearly 20,000 people have fled their homes in Blue Nile state due to deteriorating security and intensifying armed clashes. This displacement is part of a larger crisis affecting Sudan, where around 200,000 people were displaced nationwide in August alone.
International · 2026-09-27
Sudan's war escalates amid failed diplomatic initiatives and mass displacement towards ChadThe United States rejected a visa application from Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, preventing him from addressing the UN General Assembly, reportedly over disagreements about a potential truce. Concurrently, fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues, whilst roughly 400 Sudanese refugees are fleeing daily into Chad, despite earlier reports that over five million displaced persons had returned home.
International · 2026-10-03
Sudan's army recaptures strategic North Kordofan town as death toll from drone strike reaches tenThe Sudanese Armed Forces announced the recapture of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), characterising it as the paramilitary group's largest stronghold in the state and a crucial position for cutting RSF supply lines. Meanwhile, a drone attack by the RSF on a university dormitory and a displaced persons shelter in El-Obeid has killed ten people.
International · 2026-10-20
Drone strike kills at least 73 people at market in disputed Abyei regionA drone strike on a crowded market in Abyei, a territory claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, has killed at least 73 people according to a government minister. The attack ranks among the deadliest incidents to affect the contested border region in recent years.
International · 2026-10-08
Rapid Support Forces drone strike kills four women in Ad-DamazinA drone operated by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces killed at least four women in Ad-Damazin, the capital of Blue Nile State. The strike targeted residential homes and a mosque. The attack is part of an intensifying RSF campaign as Sudan's civil war continues into its third year.
International · 2026-10-23
Sudanese armed forces recapture strategic Blue Nile positionsThe Sudanese Armed Forces have retaken two strategic locations in Blue Nile state, including the Bukuri base near Ad-Damazin, according to Sudan Tribune. The recapture represents a tactical gain for government forces in the ongoing civil war that has caused significant humanitarian problems across Sudan.
International · 2026-10-04
Fighting reignites in Ethiopia, deepening regional tensions with Eritrea and EgyptArmed conflict between Ethiopia's government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) escalated dramatically as rebels captured towns in the Afar region before government forces counterattacked and retook the Tigrayan capital Mekelle. The crisis severed diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and prompted expulsions of Egyptian officials, reviving concerns about the return to large-scale conflict. Ethiopia's military commander alleged that Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt were supporting the rebels, accusations that intensified regional tensions.
International · 2026-09-28
Tigray rebels advance in Ethiopia as government accuses regional allies of backing offensiveIntensive fighting has resumed between Ethiopia's federal army and the Tigray People's Liberation Front since Wednesday, reigniting concerns about a return to the devastating 2020–2022 civil war. Rebel forces have captured the Afar town of Erebti and are advancing toward Afdera, displacing at least 150,000 people. Ethiopia's military leadership has publicly accused Eritrea, Sudan, and Egypt of supporting the rebel offensive.
International · 2026-10-17
Drone strike on Darfur cattle market kills 30 people, injures 47A drone strike on a cattle market in Nyala, South Darfur, has killed at least 30 people and injured 47 others, according to AFP. The attack represents the latest civilian casualty in Sudan's civil war, which has persisted since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
International · 2026-10-10
Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for work on international justiceSouth African judge Navi Pillay, a former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. She previously served as a judge on the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The award recognizes her decades-long career advancing human rights accountability and international justice.
International · 2026-09-26
Sudanese Armed Forces Recapture Kordofan Town as Thousands Flee to ChadThe Sudanese Armed Forces announced the recapture of Sodiri in North Kordofan from the Rapid Support Forces. The UN refugee agency reported a significant increase in Sudanese civilians crossing into Chad, with approximately 400 people departing daily to escape the ongoing civil war. Violence persisted with a drone strike attributed to the RSF killing two civilians in El Obeid.